MetroParks sets nature programs, hikes for February
February Full Moon Hike. Parking lot, Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Join a MetroParks educator for a full-moon hike. Dress for the weather. Features a moderate, 2-mile hike. Registration required. No walk-ins. No pets. Register by Feb. 4, online or call. 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6. $3.
Recreational Hikes. Newport Wetlands, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Meet at Newport Wetlands parking lot on W. Newport Drive. Moderate, 1 or 3 miles. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8.
MetroMutts: I Chews You Valentine Treat Making. McMahon Hall, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Bring your MetroMutt to McMahon Hall and learn how to bake treats to make their Valentine’s Day special. Noon-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. Members, free; non-members, $5.
MetroCyclers Hike and Bike: Hike Rocky Ridge/Artists’ Trail. Parking lot, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Meet for a moderate 3-mile hike on Rocky Ridge and Artists’ Trail. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12. Members, free; $5, nonmembers.
Sprout Club – Plants Parts – Tops & Bottoms. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Features hands-on activities. Register/pay online by Feb. 14 or call. 1-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16. $7.
Citizen Science Matters: iNaturalist Workshop. Education Classroom A, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Join a Metroparks educator and Ohio-certified volunteer naturalist in learning the basics of iNaturalist, a social network for sharing nature observations. Bring a smart phone with the app already downloaded. Location to be determined. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Register by Feb. 14, online or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.
Birding at the Gardens. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Join a MetroParks educator and Ohio-certified volunteer naturalist for a stop-and-look birding walk around Fellows Riverside Gardens. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Register by Feb. 15 online or call 330-740-7116. No walk-ins. No pets. 8-9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18.
MerlinID App – Bird Hike. Parking lot, Newport Wetlands, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 16 and older. Hike through the trails to listen for birds after a brief introduction to the Merlin ID app. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Registration is required. Half-mile hike. Register/pay online by Feb. 17 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 10-11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19. $3.
Recreational Hikes. Parking lot, Scholl Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7114. millcreekmetroparks.org…. Moderate, 1-3 miles. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22.
DIY Snowshoes March. Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 6-10. Join a MetroParks educator and attempt to make DIY Snowshoes out of different materials and then test them out in the snow. Dress for the weather. Wear hiking boots. Meet at the Birch Hill Cabin near the Lily Pond. Registration is required. Register/pay online by Feb. 20 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22. $5.
Picturesque Hike. Meet at The Flats parking lot on Valley Drive (near the Suspension Bridge), Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 16 and older. Learn how to take the picturesque photos. Bring a camera or cell phone. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Moderate/difficult 1-mile hike. Registration is required. No pets. Call or register online by Feb. 24. 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26.
Critter Tales – North American Opossum. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. millcreekmetroparks.org…. For ages 3-6, with an adult. Learn about the North American Opossum. Program includes species information/fun facts, story time, and a craft activity. Register/pay online by Feb. 26 or call. No walk-ins. 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Feb. 28. $7..
