(Youngstown, Ohio) Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens presents Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat, a large outdoor exhibit on display now through October 31.Vanishing Acts takes a compelling look at the precarious plight of the world’s trees and what that means to our everyday lives. The self-guided exhibit begins at the D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center and continues throughout the Gardens. Discovery backpacks with activities related to the exhibit and trees are available for families to check out at the Information Desk. Admission is free.

 The word “extinction” is closely associated with animals like polar bears and giant pandas, yet approximately 10% of known tree species are at risk of disappearing forever. This exhibit brings to light the importance of trees to our lives as food, fuel, timber, medicine, and more. Within an ecosystem, trees are integral foundations for habitat resources – food, shelter, space, etc. Loss of a tree species has a ripple effect on many other species. The exhibit highlights 15 threatened tree species, selected for their ability to show us the diversity of threats facing trees today, the global nature of tree extinction, and the range of threats that all trees may face one day.

 The exhibit was developed by the Morton Arboretum in partnership with the Global Trees Campaign and supported by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, the John and Doris Andrews Education Endowment, and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. For more information, visit millcreekmetroparks.org or call 330.740.7116.

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been rescheduled for Monday, August 17 at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406). The meeting was moved due to Board member scheduling conflicts. The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.

Mill Creek MetroParks presents Family Camp in the Park August 1 at 9 a.m. through August 2 at 1 p.m. This fun family camping experience is structured to give your family lots of fun activities to participate in both during the day and through the evening. Enjoy nature programs and hikes, a family scavenger hunt, evening campfire, children’s outdoor story time, family games, craft activities, an early bird morning hike, and more.

Family Camp in the Park is sponsored by WFMJ/WBCB. Space is limited; register early! Each camping space is $5 (for residents of Mahoning County), $10 (for nonresidents). Each participant is $10 (resident), $15 (nonresident). Limited tent rental available for $15 per tent. For more information including pricing details, meals provided, or to register, visit millcreekmetroparks.org or call Ford Nature Center at 330.740.7107.

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been scheduled for Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406). The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.

The date of the next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been changed to Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406). The date of the meeting was changed to accommodate Park Commissioners’ schedules. The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.