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Winter Celebration: Frozen in Time
Join us for Winter Celebration - Frozen in Time, a sparkling winter wonderland brought indoors as we celebrate the Garden's Diamond Anniversary! Plus, enjoy the annual holiday tree walk, scavenger hunt and the seasonal blooms. Accepting donations of non-perishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley.
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Christmas Bird Count 2018
The Great Christmas Bird Count is a century old tradition that transpires from Arctic Circle to the tips of South America. You can participate this year, right here at Mill Creek MetroParks. We will be starting out at the Ford Nature Center and then will work our way over to the Lily Pond. Moderate, 2 […]
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The 12 Days of Christmas Sale
Annual Golf Shop Holiday Sale. Each day a special sale price will be revealed on a select item. The savings will be too low to advertise, so stop in each day and check out the great savings. Many of the items will be at or below our cost. It’s a great opportunity to take advantage […]
Find out more »Mill Creek Photo Clique: Mounting & Matting Photos
Learn photo matting and mounting techniques that will assist in preparation for entering competitions or just for displaying them at home. Specific guidelines for MCMP annual Nature Photography Exhibit will be covered. Free, but please call Ford Nature Center at 330.740.7107 to reserve your spot.
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CANCELLED – Frozen in Time Workshop
Adults & ages 10+ with paid adult. You and your family will learn how to create Frozen ornaments from recycled items that you can find in your home. Ornaments will include: Little Olaf, snowflakes from paper towel rolls, and snowflakes from paper straws. Check out these ornaments in the current Winter Celebration display throughout the […]
Find out more »Chat with a Naturalist
Stop by the Nature Center to chat with a Naturalist and learn about seasonal and phenological happenings here at Mill Creek MetroParks. Call Ford Nature Center for details, 330.740.7107.
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Winter Nights
Saturdays in December, we are open late until 7 pm. Experience the outdoor light display and the Toy Workshop and Reindeer Games. Plus, find that perfect gift at the Shop in the Gardens and savor refreshments available for purchase in the Garden Cafe. Craft fee: $1, cash only
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Program Registration Policy
Registrations for programs are processed on a first come/first serve basis in the order that payment is received. Payment is due upon registration. Registration is required 48 hours in advance for all programs (except when noted). Some programs will accept registration after the 48 hour deadline with an additional fee. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash, and checks are accepted. Programs are held rain, snow, or shine. Please be advised that if you elect to come to a program, that is not advertised as drop-in, without pre-registering and paying, you may be turned away if the instructor cannot accommodate you. If you do attend a program as a drop-in, you must pay with exact cash or a check made out to Mill Creek MetroParks.