Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meeting
The Nature Education Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., in McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm.
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Notice of May Board Meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2019, at 6 p.m., in McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation Receives $200,000 in Gifts for the Ford Nature Center Campaign
The Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation is pleased to announce that The James & Coralie Centofanti Charitable Foundation has contributed $100,000 towards the Ford Nature Center Campaign. This gift will be matched by Sand Hill Foundation for a total of $200,000 in funds towards the $3 million project. Chris Litton, Director of Development for Mill Creek… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation Receives $200,000 in Gifts for the Ford Nature Center Campaign
Mill Creek golf course gets $300K for repairs, expansion
A local foundation is donating $300,000 to the golf course at Mill Creek MetroParks. The Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation presented the check on Wednesday morning. The money will be used to pay for repairs and maintenance, as well as future expansion and improvements. “When you look at this endowed fund, the one thing it’ll do… Continue Reading Mill Creek golf course gets $300K for repairs, expansion
$300K golf course endowment created
The Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course was added to the list of park venues with a named endowment, thanks to a contribution from the Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation. The establishment of the $300,000 endowment was announced at a news conference Wednesday morning at the course. Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation kicked off a campaign at the… Continue Reading $300K golf course endowment created
Syrup Sales Support Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area
A donation from the Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association has created an endowment to support the Wick Recreation Area at Mill Creek MetroParks. The $4,387 gift was funded by the sale of maple syrup made by neighborhood group members using sugar maple trees planted in the Wick Recreation Area along McCollum Road. “The Rocky Ridge Neighbors are thrilled to contribute… Continue Reading Syrup Sales Support Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area
Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings
The Finance Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10 a.m., in Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm. The Environment Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 12… Continue Reading Notice of MetroParks Standing Committee Meetings
Metro Park Farms shows off newest members
The Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted a special Tales for Tots event featuring baby animals. Two to three-years-olds and their families traveled to the Metro Park Farms to see the newest members of the farm community. Naturalist Brenda Markley hosted the event which was attended by more than 11 children. “We want to show case… Continue Reading Metro Park Farms shows off newest members
Maple syrup bottlers hand over proceeds to support Wick Recreation Area
A neighborhood group in Youngstown famous for their locally-produced maple syrup is the first to contribute to a new fund set up to support the Wick Recreation Area. The Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association presented the Wick Recreation Area fund with a donation of $4,387 from the sale of their 2019 maple syrup harvest. The syrup… Continue Reading Maple syrup bottlers hand over proceeds to support Wick Recreation Area
Art exhibit featuring local painters on display at Mill Creek MetroParks
A free art exhibit featuring local painters is on display in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Youngstown. Jaime Yohman, community engagement director for Mill Creek MetroParks, announced Thursday that the display As Did Monet, Artists Paint the Landscape will be on display through June 2 during normal operating hours. Fellows Riverside Gardens… Continue Reading Art exhibit featuring local painters on display at Mill Creek MetroParks