The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 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 presents Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 13, 2019 until 8 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509). Take part in the wonders of the fall season as you walk along the Gardens’ pumpkin-lined paths as the day turns to night. Starting at 5:30 p.m., families can enjoy live entertainment by Grammy nominated folk artist Steve Free, refreshments, and children’s activities. This free event is open to the public and sponsored by 21 WFMJ/WBCB.
On October 10, 11, and 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., have fun while helping carve family-friendly pumpkins to be displayed during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. The carving area is located in the Service Building at Fellows Riverside Gardens which may be chilly, so dress according to the weather. Pumpkins and carving tools will be supplied. Carving will continue while pumpkin supplies last and carved pumpkins cannot be taken with you before, during, or after the event – they are to be displayed at the Pumpkin Walk event. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead. This event is also free and open to the public of all ages.
For questions and more information, please call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116 or visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org.
East Park Drive and Valley Drive in Mill Creek Park will be closed to all vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic beginning Friday, September 27, 2019 for a construction improvement project. Work on the project is expected to be completed and the drives reopened in mid-October. Access to the Suspension Bridge and the Flats area will be maintained from the north by route of West Cohasset Drive. Access to Lanterman’s Mill parking lot will be maintained as much as possible during this time-frame, but based on specific construction activities, there will be periods of time when the parking lot will also be totally closed. During those time-frames, public parking for Lanterman’s Mill should be in the parking lots on West Newport Drive.
In the event of inclement weather, the work might be delayed and the schedule adjusted accordingly.
Join us for the first, family-friendly Bigfoot weekend in Mill Creek Park October 4 – 6, 2019. Be immersed in all things Bigfoot as a local investigator and educator, Amy Bue, shares her knowledge on how to conduct an investigation and how to collect evidence while sharing her own experience of a Bigfoot sighting!
Weekend activities include a night investigation on Friday, October 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for teens and adults with stories and s’mores around the campfire; kid-friendly stations on Saturday, October 5 from 4 – 6 pm, including their very own investigation and campfire; and a “Bigfoot: Fact or Fiction?” presentation on Sunday, October 6 from 3 – 4:30 pm where Amy will share her own sighting that took place right here in Mahoning County, along with time for audience members to share their own experiences!
Space is limited. Please visit or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116 for more information on fees and registration or visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org for details.
Old Mill Drive in Mill Creek Park will be closed to all vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic beginning Monday, September 23, 2019 for an improvement project. Old Mill Drive runs between Kiwatha Road and Canfield Road. Work on the project is expected to be completed and the drive reopened in mid-October.
In the event of inclement weather, the work schedule will be delayed and adjusted accordingly.
The following drives in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7:00 a. m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 for the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk:
Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.
The Wildlife Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Monday, September 16, 2019, at 3:30 pm, in Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm.
The Environment Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, September 20, 2019, at 12 o’clock Noon, in Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm.
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 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.
The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7:00 a.m. until Noon on Saturday, September 7, 2019 for the YMCA Community Cup:
Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.
Mill Creek MetroParks presents “Through the Lens” which is currently on display in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Experience regional photographer, Bill Aubuchon’s collection of people, places, and wildlife photography taken in various locations around the world. In most cases, the digital images receive little or no post processing. Bill tries to present actual images as they appeared at the moment of exposure. When he comes upon a scene that is of interest, he visualizes the final image and then transfers that information to the camera via shutter speed, lens opening, ISO and composition to arrive at the images presented in this exhibit. Aubuchon shares details on each photo as to the location, circumstance, type of camera used, and settings. Many residents of the Mahonng Valley may remember Bill as their “wedding photographer”. As a wedding photographer, Fellows Riverside Gardens is near and dear to his heart, as he took many bride and groom photos in the Gardens.
This free exhibit will be displayed through October 13, 2019 during normal operating hours of Tuesday -Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Mondays. A Meet the Artist session will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 1 – 3 pm in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Take this opportunity to meet and visit with this talented artist and educator.
For more information on this exhibit and/or the Meet the Artist session, visit or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116.