Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Master Gardener classes begin at Fellows Riverside Gardens

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The Master Gardener Program at Fellows Riverside Gardens, a comprehensive course in horticulture suitable for both beginners and intermediate gardeners, is now underway. Participants will learn about caring for plants within the beautiful setting of Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks. Sessions include lectures and hands-on labs on garden design, roses, tree & shrub… Continue Reading Master Gardener classes begin at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Newton Falls senior Stephanie Baringer shows MCMP some love!

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  Stephanie Baringer, a senior at Newton Falls High School, recently entered the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship competition. More than 150 students from all across our Valley entered PSA scripts written about local organizations. A team of judges from WKBN and Caring for Our Community sponsor partners (Huntington Bank, Window World and Dunkin’ Donuts) judged… Continue Reading Newton Falls senior Stephanie Baringer shows MCMP some love!

Starting Seeds Indoors

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Tremendous satisfaction can be gained from growing your own plants from seeds. Some plants, like tomatoes and peppers, need to be started early by sowing seeds indoors. Ellen Speicher, Mill Creek MetroParks Assistant Horticulture Director, answers some questions about sowing seeds inside. Q: I want to start seeds indoors. How much light will the seedlings… Continue Reading Starting Seeds Indoors

Nature Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Richard Wyant

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Richard Wyant of Youngstown, Ohio won first place in the ‘Monochrome’ category for his photograph, Girls Skipping Stones. RS: My father, Gus Wyant, was an amateur photographer back in the days of dark rooms, chemicals and film developing so I suppose that’s where my original interest [in photography] came from. I’ve been taking pictures of… Continue Reading Nature Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Richard Wyant

Nature Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Susan Ramdin

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Sue Ramdin of Canfield, Ohio won first place in the ‘Wild Animals’ category for her photo, Junco, and also took first place in ‘Wild Scenes’ for Lake Milton State Park! LC: How did your interest in photography begin? SR: When I was in high school I got my first “real camera” and have been photographing… Continue Reading Nature Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Susan Ramdin

Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Richard States

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This is the first in a series of profiles highlighting the winners of our Nature Photography Exhibit. Richard States of Cortland, Ohio won first place in the ‘Wild Plants’ category and also took Best of Show for his photograph, Milkweed! LC: How did your interest in photography begin? RS: I started teaching horticulture in Warren… Continue Reading Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Richard States

Last Weekend for Skating on Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lily Pond

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Mother Nature provided a great opportunity for Mill Creek MetroParks to allow ice skating on the Lily Pond for the past few weeks. As we look toward spring, Mill Creek MetroParks will hold one final weekend of ice skating on the Lily Pond before the pond closes. Final days for supervised skating will be Friday,… Continue Reading Last Weekend for Skating on Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lily Pond

Thomas J. Bresko named OPRA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner…Retired Mill Creek MetroParks Director honored February 4

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Retired Mill Creek MetroParks Director Thomas J. Bresko has been named the 2013 Harvey Woods Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA). Bresko was honored at the annual OPRA Awards Celebration on February 4, 2014, at the Kalahari Conference Center. “It is truly an honor to receive this award,” Bresko… Continue Reading Thomas J. Bresko named OPRA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner…Retired Mill Creek MetroParks Director honored February 4