Mill Creek MetroParks Presents “Bug Day” at Ford Nature Center

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Mill Creek MetroParks presents “Bug Day” at Ford Nature Center (840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown) on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This free, family friendly event will include live bug exhibits, including “The BugMan”, Mark Berman, from Columbus, Ohio; Orin McMonigle, author of dozens of books on insects; Katie Shipka, butterfly exhibit; and Don Kovach, the local “Bee-Manager.” Other fun activities will include gentle and respectful bug-catching and release, bug crafts, a bug tattoo station, and a “Bad Bug” Forest Walk. Snacks, a framed photo at the bug-themed photo booth, and trolley rides will be available for purchase (cash only).

For those who want an even more close-up bug-experience, there will be a private BugMan Stage Show taking place prior to the Bug Day event beginning at 10:00 a.m. This private show will feature The BugMan’s original up-close videos and live bug demonstrations. It is an entertaining, informative, up-close, and personal presentation that is sure to wow both children and adults. Class size is limited. Registration of $15.00 per person is required for the stage show and can be made online at https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/2059/ or by calling 330.740.7107 ext. 129.

Limited parking is free on-site with additional, limited parking available at Pioneer Pavilion and Slippery Rock Pavilion. For more information on this event, please call 330.740.7107 or visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.