Thanks to some hard-working Mill Creek MetroPark workers, several turtles have been rescued from abusive actions that threatened the reptiles’ lives. Park officials reported on Facebook late last week that someone painted the shells of pet turtles before releasing them into the park’s Lily Pond. Wildlife experts say turtles use their shells to regulate their… Continue Reading WATCH: Workers rescue painted turtles abandoned at Mill Creek Park’s Lily Pond

It was love at first sight when I visited Mill Creek Park for the first time. An active lifestyle led my husband and me to the park. We used the roads and trails as training for running and cycling. Then we realized there was far more to the park and began exploring more with our… Continue Reading Nature’s beauty shines at Ford Nature Center in Youngstown

After picking up a small fishing rod and line, Nico Rogers didn’t catch any trout or bass, but he did reel in much excitement and anticipation. “I think it’s amazing and extraordinary,” Nico, 9, of Boardman, said. “You can teach kids about nature. It feels great because there are so many new things, and things… Continue Reading Ford Nature Center reopens