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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.
Find out more »10:00 am
Winter Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a winter scavenger hunt. Stop by Ford Nature Center to pick up your list, then go outside to track down nature’s hidden treasures. Bring your camera or phone to document your findings. (Inside hunt also available).
Find out more »Nature Photography Exhibit: Call for Photos
The 2019 Nature Photography Exhibit will be displayed from January 19 through March 24 in the Weller Gallery of the Davis Education & Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Original photos accepted for the following categories: Wild Animals, Wild Scenes, Plants - Wild or Not, Nature with a Human Touch, Mill Creek MetroParks Scenes, Monochrome, […]
Find out more »12:00 pm
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 Scavenger Hunt Hike
Join Naturalist Marilyn Williams for a Winter Scavenger Hunt. We’ll hike together looking for nature’s hidden treasures. Call Ford Nature Center at 330.740.7107 for details. Moderate, 2 mi.
Find out more »5:00 pm
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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations less than 48 hours are non-refundable. Cancellations less than one week, but before 48 hour deadline will have a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations made one week prior will receive a full refund. No program credits or transfers will be given. Many programs will allow you to send an alternate participant if you are unable to attend. Please contact the facility prior to the program, otherwise the alternate will not be accepted. A full refund will be issued if the program is cancelled by Mill Creek MetroParks.