Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Mill Creek MetroParks Reopens Roads Closed During Winter

Effective the afternoon of Friday, April 4, the following roads in Mill Creek Park will reopen to vehicular traffic: • Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and the Kirkmere Spur • High Drive, between the Kirkmere Spur and West Cohasset Drive • Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue Always use caution… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Reopens Roads Closed During Winter

Mill Creek MetroParks to hold Farm Animal Baby Shower

Mill Creek MetroParks will hold its annual Farm Animal Baby Shower on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. This is a free, family-friendly event. Families are encouraged to come anytime between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to meet new arrivals to the… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks to hold Farm Animal Baby Shower

Master Gardener classes begin at Fellows Riverside Gardens

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!

  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

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