Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Good Morning, Mahoning County Spotlights Local Progress

/in /by

New health care and recreational initiatives were announced Thursday during the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Good Morning, Mahoning County breakfast. Akron Children’s Hospital unveiled plans for a mobile health clinic. Mill Creek MetroParks reported it is positioned to host the NCAA Division III cross-country championships in 2028. CoreCivic’s Northeast Ohio Correctional Center emphasized the importance of… Continue Reading Good Morning, Mahoning County Spotlights Local Progress

Weller Gallery Displays Exhibition

/in /by

The work of Noreen Yazvac and Elizabeth Ford is featured in a joint exhibition at the Weller Gallery. “Through Our Eyes” primarily features nature-oriented works in watercolor, acrylic, pastel and ink. It includes flowers in bloom, landscapes and some scenes from Mill Creek MetroParks. Each artist has a distinct style, and both love color. Both… Continue Reading Weller Gallery Displays Exhibition

Crowd flocks to farm animal baby shower

/in /by

Despite cool temperatures and intermittent sprinkles, the parking lot filled up quickly Saturday morning for the annual Farm Animal Baby Shower at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm. Mill Creek MetroParks educator Lynn Zocolo of Salem said the event started in 1992 as an opportunity for children to see and feed baby animals. It has expanded… Continue Reading Crowd flocks to farm animal baby shower

Ghost hunters explore Mill Creek Park’s Pioneer Pavilion after hours

/in /by

Ghost hunters took over Mill Creek Park after hours on Saturday, searching for paranormal activity in the park. A group of 15 people joined park staff and the Collective Paranormal Research Society at Pioneer Pavilion. The park started the investigations in 2021 and later brought in the society. The pavilion was built in 1821 and… Continue Reading Ghost hunters explore Mill Creek Park’s Pioneer Pavilion after hours

MetroParks Farm hosts Farm Animal Baby Shower

/in /by

Visitors will get to meet the farm’s newest arrivals, including goats, piglets, calves, chicks and ducklings. Those attending also will have the opportunity to see mother animals who are still expecting. A sheep shearing demonstration runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shower takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the… Continue Reading MetroParks Farm hosts Farm Animal Baby Shower

Earth Day tradition bringing new trees to Mill Creek MetroParks

/in /by

When driving through Mill Creek MetroParks, you may notice white tubes sticking out of the ground. Inside each tube is a growing tree, which was planted for Earth day. Around 25 volunteers First Energy helped plant 400 donated trees. There were a variety of trees and shrubs planted, including american holly, maple, red buds and… Continue Reading Earth Day tradition bringing new trees to Mill Creek MetroParks

Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Annual Farm Animal Baby Shower

/in /by

Mill Creek MetroParks is excited to announce its annual Farm Animal Baby Showerat the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families and individuals are encouraged to attend this free admission, family-friendly event to meet the newest arrivals at the MetroParks Farm, including goats, piglets,… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Annual Farm Animal Baby Shower