Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Ring Around the Roses

Blog Author: Ellie Rafoth, Community Engagement Intern With summer in full bloom, so are the roses at Fellows Riverside Gardens! Known for its beautiful displays of annuals, perennials and bulbs, Fellows Riverside Gardens is also home to roses of all classes. Despite their delicacy and beauty, roses have the stubborn reputation of being hard to… Continue Reading Ring Around the Roses

USDA, ODNR perform goose management in Mill Creek MetroParks

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), under the supervision of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), conducted goose management this morning in Mill Creek Park. Utilizing methods recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association, Canada geese were humanely euthanized by USDA. For years, Mill Creek MetroParks has been addressing goose management issues. We… Continue Reading USDA, ODNR perform goose management in Mill Creek MetroParks

MVHS, Mill Creek MetroParks, YNDC to present “Travel Idora” Neighborhood Tour

Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Young Leaders Advisory Board presents the Travel Idora Neighborhood bus tour, the first installment of its HISTORY-TO-GO series which focuses on local history events. The tour will be held Saturday, June 21 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Buses will depart and return at the Youngstown Playhouse (free parking available). Boarding… Continue Reading MVHS, Mill Creek MetroParks, YNDC to present “Travel Idora” Neighborhood Tour

All Hail the Trails

Blog Author: Ellie Rafoth, Community Engagement Intern This Saturday, June 7, 2014, is National Trails Day! Hosted by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day is a celebration of America’s grand trail system. All across the country, people will be partaking in outdoor activities that celebrate the importance and benefits of trails. Mill Creek Park… Continue Reading All Hail the Trails