Mill Creek MetroParks presents Winter Celebration: One Man’s Dream

From December 3 through December 31, the D. D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center will be adorned for the annual Winter Celebration event, which is sponsored by WKBN 27 First News and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. This year’s theme, “One Man’s Dream: Celebrating 125 Years of Mill Creek Park” can be experienced by visitors from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesdays – Friday.  
 
Take a trip back through the last century and a quarter as you rediscover Mill Creek Park. You will be greeted by replicas of the Silver Suspension Bridge and Lanterman’s Mill amidst boughs and wintry landscapes. Stroll along inside the Davis Center to see your favorite iconic park structures, the annual holiday tree walk, and a student-led Chihuly inspired display in The Tyler Classroom. “Chihuly glass-inspired sculptures transform the room into a magical place “crazy with color”, says Gardens Educator Lynn Zocolo, organizer of the Winter Celebration. Guests will also be able to experience live fir trees on display throughout the Davis Center where fifty non-profit organizations display their uniquely decorated trees.
 
During the first three weekends of December, the Gardens will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for guests to experience the celebration of winter beauty outside, across the Gardens’ landscapes —the Electric Garden.  A stroll after twilight on the weekends will reward you with the Electric Garden’s laser lights and arches.  Dramatic sweeps of lighting bring a nighttime magic to the winter landscape.  Plus, find that perfect gift at the Shop in the Gardens and savor refreshments available for purchase in the Garden Café.
 
Mill Creek MetroParks, Fellows Riverside Gardens is proud to present this family-friendly free event.   Please note special dates for Visitor Center hours include being CLOSED Mondays and on December 25 and January 1.
 
For more information, please call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116 or visit millcreekmetroparks.org.

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Hazmat Team Situational Training to Take Place in Mill Creek MetroParks

On Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the Mahoning County Hazmat team will be conducting situational training near the Slippery Rock Pavilion Area in Mill Creek Park. This training is a collaboration between the Ohio EPA, Marathon Oil and the Mahoning County Hazmat Team.  Officials from these organizations will be trained for handling emergency situations, such as hazardous substances entering into streams and waterways similar to those in Mill Creek Park.

Spend Your Holiday Weekend in Mill Creek MetroParks

Kick off your holiday weekend with a Black Friday Sale at the Mill Creek Golf Course Golf Shop on November 25. Stop in from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to get your favorite golfers something special for next season.

On Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. visit Lanterman’s Mill for Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill. Sponsored by 21 WFMJ and WBCB, guests will be able to see Lanterman’s Mill dressed in holiday finery for this traditional, family-friendly, free event. Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, watch artisans demonstrate old fashioned crafts, purchase unique handcrafted gifts, and enjoy entertainment by a juggler, balloon artist, and many fine musicians. To share the holiday spirit with others, bring a new hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm up children in need this winter.

On Sunday, November 27 head over to the MetroParks Farm for Santa’s Winter Barn. From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Santa will make an appearance with some of his animal friends from around the world as he gets his reindeer ready for that big night. Come sit in his sleigh for a holiday picture and make a holiday craft to take home. The family-friendly free event is held in the barn which is not heated, so dress appropriately. There is a $1 fee for the children’s holiday craft.

For more information, about the holiday weekend events in the MetroParks, please visit millcreekmetroparks.org.