Mill Creek MetroParks will hold its annual Farm Animal Baby Shower, sponsored by WFMJ/WBCB on Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield). This is a free, family-friendly event. Parking is available at the MetroParks Farm and at Gate 8 at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

Families are encouraged to come anytime between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to meet new arrivals to the MetroParks Farm including kids, lambs, calves, chicks, ducklings, piglets and more. There will also be mother animals who are still expecting. Bring cameras for great photo opportunities. Cake and punch will be served while supplies last.

Farm Animal Baby Shower is also the official opening of the barns at the MetroParks Farm. Barns will be open for the public to come and view the animals daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. through October. Many baby animals will be here all spring.

 

The North Course of the Mill Creek Golf Course is open for the season effective April 6. The Donald Ross-designed championship Mill Creek Golf Course is located at 1 West Golf Dr., Boardman, OH 44512. The South Course at the Mill Creek Golf Course will open at a later date.

The Course may close at any point due to inclement weather; call 330.740.7112 for the status of the Course. For more information about the Mill Creek Golf Course or to make a tee time, visit our website at millcreekmetroparks.org.

Friends Specialty at the Garden Café in Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens has officially opened for business. The Garden Café has been refreshed and newly updated and will offer an eclectic selection of teas, locally roasted coffee, a locally sourced lunch menu, delectable desserts, and other libations all served with a complimentary view of stunning Lake Glacier.

 

The Café is open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for pastries, coffee, and tea. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.

 

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been scheduled for Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at Birch Hill Cabin on McCollum Road in Youngstown (GPS Coordinates: +41.086759, -80.681641). 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.

A recent financial audit of Mill Creek MetroParks by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report and excellent record keeping, therefore earning the MetroParks the Auditor of State Award. The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:

• The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
• The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
• The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o    Ethics referrals

o    Questioned costs less than $10,000

o    Lack of timely report submission

o    Reconciliation

o    Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit

o    Findings for recovery less than $100

o    Public meetings or public records

This award will be presented at tonight’s Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks, held at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd. Canfield, OH 44406.