330.702.3000 FNC = Ford Nature Center 330.740.7107 FRG = Fellows Riverside Gardens 330.740.7116 GC = Golf Course/Golf Shop 330.740.7112 MPF = MetroParks Farm 330.533.7572 WRA = Wick Recreation Area 330.740.7114 YCP = Yellow Creek Park 330.755.7275 Lanterman’s Mill 330.740.7115 MetroParks Police 330.740.7102 Natural Areas & Preserves 330.702.3000 Throughout the duration of MCMP events, programs and/or classes, there are opportunities for photographic and video coverage by MCMP which may include your participation or observance of the activity. MCMP reserves the right to use the photos and video at its discretion for media coverage and promotional materials, including broadcasts, reports, publications, and marketing materials of MCMP. If you do not wish to be photographed or video recorded at the event, please let the photographer or videographer know prior to being photographed or videotaped. MCMP shall otherwise assume that it has your permission to photograph or video you and/or your child’s involvement and participation in this activity. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Engagement Department at 330.702.3000.
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330.702.3000
FNC = Ford Nature Center 330.740.7107
FRG = Fellows Riverside Gardens 330.740.7116
GC = Golf Course/Golf Shop 330.740.7112
MPF = MetroParks Farm 330.533.7572
WRA = Wick Recreation Area 330.740.7114
YCP = Yellow Creek Park 330.755.7275
Lanterman’s Mill 330.740.7115
MetroParks Police 330.740.7102
Natural Areas & Preserves 330.702.3000
Throughout the duration of MCMP events, programs and/or
classes, there are opportunities for photographic and video
coverage by MCMP which may include your participation or
observance of the activity. MCMP reserves the right to use
the photos and video at its discretion for media coverage
and promotional materials, including broadcasts, reports,
publications, and marketing materials of MCMP. If you do
not wish to be photographed or video recorded at the event,
please let the photographer or videographer know prior to
being photographed or videotaped. MCMP shall otherwise
assume that it has your permission to photograph or video
you and/or your child’s involvement and participation in
this activity. If you have any questions, please contact the
Community Engagement Department at 330.702.3000.
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June Specia l Events
June 2019
Program Registration RequiredtFee charged for this program$ R = Mahoning County Resident
NR = Non-ResidentFFRG = Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens
FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS OR TO VOLUNTEER , VISIT millcreekmetroparks.org
Guardian/adult must accompany childGKey Add’l fee after deadlinen
Healthy LivingYoga in the Gardens $ Fellows Riverside Gardens6/4, 6/6, 6/11, 6/13, 6/18, 6/20, 6/25, 6/27 | 9:30 – 11 am Enjoy yoga with Marina Perdos that will help you keep a healthy outlook. Bring a mat and small blanket. Drop-in. $12/class
T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens $ Fellows Riverside Gardens6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 | Noon – 1 pmWarm-ups, breathing exercises and movements with Marie Lew will ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality. Drop-in. $10/class
Dancing Mindfulness $ Judge Morley Pavilion6/17, 6/24 | 6:30 – 8 pmDancing Mindfulness uses dance as the primary medium of discovering awareness. Fun, free-form, outdoor class. No prior dance experience needed. Call WRA to register/pay. $5 per class. Walk-ins welcome.
Yoga at the Farm Course $ t MetroParks Farm6/19 - 7/24 | Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 amEnjoy this six-week yoga course with Marina Perdos that will help you keep a healthy outlook. Bring a mat and small blanket. $60; 10% discount if registered by 6/10. Register/pay at FRG by 6/14.
Yoga Basics Course $ t Fellows Riverside Gardens6/23 - 8/11 | Sundays, 8 - 9 am or6/25 - 8/13 | Tuesdays, 6 - 7 pm Choose Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings for this relaxing eight-week yoga course with Karres Cvetkovich. $80; 10% discount ($72) if registered by 6/18.
ExhibitsMill Creek MetroParks HistoryFellows Riverside Gardens – Melnick MuseumOngoing | Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am - 5 pmPeek into the unique history of Mill Creek MetroParks.
Nature’s Graces and Rural PlacesFellows Riverside Gardens – Weller Gallery6/8 - 8/11 | Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pmRegional photographer Jim Trombo will take you on an extraordinary journey through his stunning images.
Meet the Artist | 6/8 | 1-3 pm
HorticultureGuided Herb WalkFellows Riverside Gardens6/1 | 11 am – Noon
Drop-in.
Botanical Mornings $ tFellows Riverside Gardens6/28 | 9 - 10 amDiscover the progress of seasons here at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by 6/26. $5
KayakEast Newport Boat Launch. Age and experience restrictions may apply. Register/pay at FRG two days in advance. $12 R; $15 NR
For the BirdsBirding the Sanctuary tMill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary6/15 | 8 – 9:30 amEnjoy an early morning bird walk. Space is limited. Boots required. Register at FRG by 6/13. Moderate, 1.25 mi.
Express YourselfAcrylic Pour Painting $ tFellows Riverside Gardens6/4 | 6 - 8 pmAdults & ages 14+ with paid adult. Lynn Cardwell will demonstrate how to pour paint onto canvas to create a masterpiece. Register/pay by 6/2. $28 R; $30 NR
Photo Clique: Summer Sun Photo Walk t West Glacier Parking Lot (just North of Slippery Rock Bridge)6/8 | 1 - 3 pmJoin MCMP volunteer, Mark Dolak on an enjoyable photo walk in the summer sun. Call WRA to register by 6/6. Free.
Succulent Dish $ tFellows Riverside Gardens6/11 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmAdults & ages 12+ with paid adult. Create a beautiful succulent dish garden of your very own with Judy Stanislaw. Register/pay by 6/9. $28; $26 FFRG
KIDS & FAMILIESTales for Tots: Colors $ t G Ford Nature Center6/7 | 10 - 11 amAges 2-3, plus adult. Colors are everywhere! We’ll explore colors in nature through storytime, a walk and play. Register/pay at FRG by 6/5. $4 R; $6 NR
Family Fun FridaysFellows Riverside Gardens6/7, 6/21 | 11 am - 1 pmTake part in fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden, where families can learn and explore together. Drop-in.
Family Nature Club: Hidden PoolsVickers Nature Preserve6/8 | 1 - 3 pmThis month we will explore Vickers Nature Preserve and discover some hidden wonders! For information call FRG.
Family Tour Thursdays tMetroParks Farm6/13, 6/27 | 10 - 11:30 amExplore the MetroParks Farm this summer. Visit includes playroom time, guided wagon tour and visit to the Barns. Space is limited. Registration is required, call 330.533.7572.
Sprout Club $ t GFellows Riverside Gardens6/20, 7/18, 8/22 | 1 - 2 pmAges 3-5, plus adult. Join the Sprout Club for learning and fun with hands-on activities with pizza, water, and buckeyes! Deadline for series is 6/19. $15/series; $7/class
Tractor-Wagon Ride MetroParks Farm6/23 | 1 – 4 pmGuided tractor wagon tour of the farm leaving approx. every ½ hour. Barns are open. Craft fee $1; cash only.
Naturalist program will expose students to relevant natural resource skills and knowledge. Call FRG for details.
Family Nature Challenge Various MCMP LocationsThrough 10/31Is your family ready for a fun new challenge? Explore nature and discover Mill Creek MetroParks. Call FRG or
GolfMill Creek Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier tMill Creek Practice Range6/1 | 8 am
National Championship. Participants must register by visiting www.drivechipandputt.com. Free.
Family Range Night t Mill Creek Golf Course Practice Facility6/1 | 6 – 8 pmA FREE family golf lesson series. Sign-ups are available in the Mill Creek Fieldhouse or by calling the GC.
Family Fun Golf Nights $ t Mill Creek Golf Course6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 | 6 pm Family golf program. Tee Times are available in the Mill Creek Fieldhouse or by calling the GC. $25/family of 4.
Get Ready Co-Ed Golf School $ tMill Creek Golf Course & Practice Facility6/5, 6/12, 6/26, & 7/3 | 5:30 - 7 pmAdult, 18+ golf lesson series. Sign-ups are available in the Mill Creek Fieldhouse or by calling the GC. $99/participant.
Junior Optimist Regional Tournament $ tMill Creek Golf Course (South Course)6/7 | 7:30 am Tee Times Regional tournament hosted by the Optimist Club. Participants must qualify and register by visiting [email protected]. Questions? Call Chris Reed at 440.567.6792.
Northern Ohio PGA Kenny Novak Qualifier $ tMill Creek Golf Course – South Course6/8 | 7 am Tee Times
Section’s Kenny Novak Tournament. Participants must register at www.thenorthernohiopga.com. Questions? Please call 216.765.1214.
Northern Ohio PGA Pups Tour $ tMill Creek Golf Course – South Course6/8 | 7:30 am Tee Times Regional tournament hosted by the Northern Ohio PGA Section. Participants must register at www.thenorthernohiopga.com. Questions? Please call 216.765.1214.
Mill Creek Junior Golf Camp $ tMill Creek Golf Course, Practice Facility and Wick Par-3 Course6/11, 6/12, 6/13 | 9 am – 2 pm Three-day junior golf camp with 15 hours of golf with instruction for kids 6 - 14. Sign-ups are available in the Mill Creek Fieldhouse or by calling the GC. $199/participant.
Father’s Day Weekend Golf Shop SaleMill Creek Golf Course Pro Shop6/14, 6/15 & 6/16 | 9 am – 7 pmSpecial savings on all golf merchandise.
Mill Creek Foundation American Junior Golf Association Junior-Amateur Tournament $ tMill Creek Golf Course – South Course6/17 | 1:30 pm Shotgun StartAJGA Junior golfers will be paired with teams of three amateurs in a scramble tournament format. Sign-ups are available in the Mill Creek Golf Shop or by calling the GC or online at www.ajga.org. $200/player; $600/team.
Sports Camps & ClinicsGive your youngster the opportunity to try out a new recreational activity or to hone skills. Ages 7 - 14. For more information, visit millcreekmetroparks.org.
LectureNaturalist Series: Coyotes in Northeast Ohio MetroParks Farm6/20 | 6:30 - 8 pmCleveland Metroparks Wildlife Ecologist, Jon Cepek, will present information about coyote ecology, urban adaptation and more. Registration requested, not required. Call FRG for details.
summer discovery campsGive your child the gift of exploration with a week of Summer Discovery Camp at Mill Creek MetroParks. Ages 5 -12. For more information, visit millcreekmetroparks.org.
Explorers: Extreme Science $ t 6/17 - 6/21 | 9 am - 4 pm
Trekkers: Herbology & Potions $ t 6/24 - 6/28 | 9 am - 4 pm
Explorers: Kitchen Chemist $ t 7/15 - 7/19 | 9 am - 4 pm
Trekkers: Naturalist Boot Camp $ t 7/22 - 7/26 | 9 am - 4 pm
Trolley TourMill Creek Trolley Tours $ t Boards at Wick Recreation Area6/6, 6/11, 6/20, 6/25 | 2 - 3 pm or 3:30 - 4:30 pm6/2, 6/16, 6/30 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 2 - 3 pm or 3:30 - 4:30 pmEnjoy views of historic Mill Creek Park while riding the trolley. Limited seating. Register/pay in advance at WRA. Adults: $7 R, $10 NR; seniors/youth: $5 R, $8 NR.
Cohasset Express in the Countryside $ t Boards at MetroParks Farm 6/8 | 10 - 11 am
Vickers and Nature Preserve. Register/pay at MPF by 6/8. Adults: $7 R; $10 NR. Ages 12 & under $5 R; $8 NR
Picnic in the Park $ t Boards at Fellows Riverside Gardens6/15 | 11 am - 2 pmEnjoy the sights and sounds of the season with Educator Lynn Zocolo, stopping for a picnic along the way. Register/pay at FRG by 6/8. Adults: $21 R; $23 NR. Ages 12 & under / 60+: $19 R; $22 NR.
CuisineItalian Peach Cookies $ t MetroParks Farm6/4 | 6 - 8 pmHands-on. Join Cindy Velt in the making of these peach baked goods. Register/pay by 6/1 at FRG. $27 R; $29 NR
Kolache: Two Ways $ t MetroParks Farm6/18 | 6 - 8 pmHands-on and tasting. Join Cindy Velt for the making and demonstrating of Kolache - two ways. Bring a rolling pin and an apron, everything else will be provided. Register/pay at FRG by 6/15. $44 R; $50 NR
Laid Back Cooking: Steak $ t Fellows Riverside Gardens6/25 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmDemonstration and tasting. Enjoy a summer evening by the grill with Jack Kravitz. Register/pay by 6/22. $30 R; $34 NR
EntertainmentYellow Creek Concert Series Yellow Creek Park6/13, 7/11, 8/8 | 7 pmEnjoy an evening with a different popular local group each month. Lawn seating.
Shakespeare in the Park Judge Leo P. Morley Pavilion6/14 & 6/15 | 6 - 8pm; 6/16 | 2 - 4pmThe Mahoning Valley Players present Macbeth. Lawn seating. Call WRA for details.
Live! At the Morley Judge Leo P. Morley PavilionRelax and enjoy a summer evening concert on the lawn. All performances are free and family-friendly.6/19 | 7 - 8:30 pm | A.C. Jones6/26 | 7 - 8:30 pm | TBD
Hikes & WalksCall FRG for details.
Hike with a Volunteer NaturalistMeet at Scholl Recreation Area6/2 | 1 - 2:30 pmEnjoy this afternoon hike with a Volunteer Naturalist to Lanterman’s Mill. Moderate, 2.5 mi.
Recreational Hikes Call Wick Recreation Area for details 6/5| 9 - 10 am | Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. Easy, 2 or 4 mi.6/11 | 6 pm | (The return of evening recreational hikes!) Meet at Lily Pond Parking Lot, Moderate foot trails, 3 mi.6/19 | 9 - 10 | Meet at East Newport Dr. Boat Launch Parking Lot. Moderate, 1 or 3 mi. Tree ID 101MetroParks Farm - Front of Education Building6/9 | Noon - 2 pmLearn basic tree anatomy, terms, and how to use a dichotomous key to learn to identify trees. Moderate, 2 mi.
10 Miler Meet at Scholl Recreation Area6/9 | 1 - 4 pmAn energizing 10 miler travelling around Lakes Cohasset & Newport and Lanterman’s Gorge. (5 mi option available)
Wild Women of Mill Creek: Yellow Creek Hike Yellow Creek Park6/16 | 2 - 4 pmTake a walk on the wild side! Join us as we explore the wonderful Yellow Creek Park in this series of programs designed for women of all ages. Moderate, 2 mi.
A Summer Evening Hike Meet at Morley Pavilion Parking Lot on Bears Den Dr.6/22 | 7 – 8:30 pmIt’s Summer! Enjoy the new season with an evening hike looking and listening to the sights and sounds of nature. Moderate, 1.75 mi.
Summer Sebring Hike Sebring Woods6/30 | 11 am - Noon Join us at the rural Sebring Woods as we look for beauties such as the regal Cardinal Flower! Moderate, 0.7 mi.
Take-A-Hike Hiking Challenge Various MCMP LocationsThrough 9/30 Take a hike and participate in this hiking challenge right here in Mill Creek MetroParks! Call FRG or visit
This & ThatTraveling Naturalist Lanterman’s Mill6/2 | 1 - 3 pm Enjoy visiting historical Lanterman’s Mill and Mill Creek Gorge. While there chat with a naturalist about the area’s wildlife and habitats. Call FRG for details.
Adaptive Tennis t Volney Rogers Tennis Courts6/4, 6/11 | 6 - 7:30 pmLearn wheelchair tennis basics; hosted by ASPO. Equipment provided. All ages with a permanent disability welcome. To register/details, call WRA.
MetroMutts: Doga $ t MetroParks Farm6/11 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmThrough movement we will stretch out the body and bond with our dogs. Bring a mat and water for yourself and treats for your dog. Call WRA to register by 6/9. $10/person. MetroMutts Members only, please
Adaptive Softball tWick Recreation Area6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16 | 6 – 7:30 pmLearn wheelchair softball basics; hosted by ASPO. Equipment provided. All ages with permanent physical disability welcome. Call WRA to register/more details. Free
MetroMutts: Hike at Sunset Newport Wetlands6/28 | 7:30 pmLet’s hike past the wetlands and along the West Newport Trail. Moderate, 2mi.
Take-A-Ride Various MCMP LocationsThrough 9/30Participate in this fun new biking challenge! Grab your bike to explore over 15 miles of bike trails. Call FRG or visit
