After three years of being closed for a redevelopment project, the Ford Nature Center is back open. It reopened on April 22. The project was designed to improve, enhance and expand the Ford Nature Center in order to better serve the community’s nature education needs. New features in the building include a nature exhibit hall,… Continue Reading Ford Nature Center reopens after 3 years of work
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
Workers at Mill Creek Park spent some time cleaning up the turtles at the Lily Pond. Some of the turtles had paint on their shells. We’re told they may have been pets that were dropped off in the Lily Pond at some point. About six turtles were recovered from the Lily Pond and the paint… Continue Reading Paint removed from turtles’ shells at Lily Pond
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
FirstEnergy Corp. is set to donate and plant 700 trees at various locations in the Valley to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. FirstEnergy will donate 300 trees to Mill Creek MetroParks. A mixed variety of hardwood trees will be planted on Monday, April 25, by employees of FirstEnergy and its Ohio Edison electric company… Continue Reading FirstEnergy to plant 700 trees in the Valley
The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 6:30 a.m. until Noon on Sunday, April 23, 2023, for the Run Y-town 5- & 10-Mile Run: Old Mill Drive Kreider’s Entrance West Newport Drive East Newport Drive Chestnut Hill Drive East Golf Hike-Bike… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures
The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.
Mill Creek MetroParks will be holding its annual Farm Animal Baby Shower at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield) on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Sponsored by 21 WFMJ / WBCB, this is a family-friendly event. Families are encouraged to visit the barns, free of charge, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to meet new… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Date for Annual Farm Animal Baby Shower
Beginning on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, West Park Drive will be closed between Lily Pond Drive and West Glacier Drive to facilitate the Bears Den Run stream restoration project. This project includes stream restoration along the channel of the Bears Den Run tributary and work within the historic footprint of Mirror Pond. This project is… Continue Reading Bears Den Run Stream Rehabilitation Project
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of… Continue Reading Notice of April Board Meeting