Mill Creek MetroParks is pleased to present Images of Nature, a photography exhibit featuring the work of self-taught landscape photographer John Fire. The exhibit showcases the beauty of the natural world through photographs capturing scenes from Mill Creek MetroParks and a wide range of iconic locations throughout the United States.
Visitors are invited to experience Fire’s unique perspective on landscapes, natural scenery and the beauty found both close to home and across the country.
The free exhibit will be on display, through January 8, 2027, in the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays.
A Meet the Artist reception will be held Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Weller Gallery, offering visitors an opportunity to meet Fire and learn more about his photography.
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On Friday, October 9, Mill Creek MetroParks cut the ribbon on a new park, designed to help encourage children and their families to get involved with nature.
According to a news release, the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation Children’s Garden was unveiled at Fellows Riverside Gardens at 11 a.m. on Friday.
The new area looks to “[provide] an engaging space for children and families to explore nature and discover the joys of horticulture.” The park has five areas, including:
The Stream Garden
The Forest Garden
The Wonder Rooms Garden
The Sensory Garden
The Harvest Garden
Each area is designed with different learning opportunities.
“One of the things that we did not want to do is we did not want to say, ‘don’t do this.’ We wanted kids to come in and explore and learn at their own individual rates. And a lot of that means touching, smelling – there’s a lot of sensory component to the garden that you’ll see here today, and what a better way to learn,” said Aaron Young, the Executive Director of the Mill Creek MetroParks.
The $3 million project was a part of the Mill Creek MetroParks’ 2025 Capital Improvement Program and was completely funded through philanthropic donations.
According to the release, the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation was established in memory of AJ Fox, who died in 2016. The goal of the foundation is to provide support for charitable causes, with a particular focus on vulnerable children, human services, education and community organizations.
In total, the Foundation made an approximately $2 million donation to the project, helping advance the Children’s Garden.
Young says he would like to see the youth of the community come out to explore and experience the beauty of the park.
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Mill Creek Metroparks cut the ribbon on a new children’s garden Friday morning.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation Children’s Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
The space is designed to give kids a place to explore nature and horticulture. It includes five areas: the Stream Garden, Forest Garden, Wonder Rooms Garden, Sensory Garden and Harvest Garden, each offering unique opportunities for exploration and learning.
The space also includes an Arrival Plaza and Lawn and a Hummocks Area, providing additional spaces for gathering, play and exploration.
The project was included in Mill Creek MetroParks` 2025 Capital Improvement Program and was fully funded through $3 million in philanthropic donations, including from the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation, which donated a house worth $2 million.
“Over two years ago, we crafted the idea of an improved play and educational experience for children here at Fellows Riverside Gardens, and thanks to many hands throughout the design process and construction, we were pleased to cut the ribbon on the Children’s Garden,” said Aaron Young, Mill Creek MetroParks executive director.
The new children’s garden will be open from sunrise to sunset at Fellows Riverside Gardens. You can find it on McKinley Avenue off Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown.
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Mill Creek MetroParks Presents Images of Nature Photography Exhibit
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks is pleased to present Images of Nature, a photography exhibit featuring the work of self-taught landscape photographer John Fire. The exhibit showcases the beauty of the natural world through photographs capturing scenes from Mill Creek MetroParks and a wide range of iconic locations throughout the United States.
Visitors are invited to experience Fire’s unique perspective on landscapes, natural scenery and the beauty found both close to home and across the country.
The free exhibit will be on display, through January 8, 2027, in the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays.
A Meet the Artist reception will be held Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Weller Gallery, offering visitors an opportunity to meet Fire and learn more about his photography.
Mill Creek MetroParks cuts the ribbon on Children’s Garden
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffOn Friday, October 9, Mill Creek MetroParks cut the ribbon on a new park, designed to help encourage children and their families to get involved with nature.
According to a news release, the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation Children’s Garden was unveiled at Fellows Riverside Gardens at 11 a.m. on Friday.
The new area looks to “[provide] an engaging space for children and families to explore nature and discover the joys of horticulture.” The park has five areas, including:
Each area is designed with different learning opportunities.
“One of the things that we did not want to do is we did not want to say, ‘don’t do this.’ We wanted kids to come in and explore and learn at their own individual rates. And a lot of that means touching, smelling – there’s a lot of sensory component to the garden that you’ll see here today, and what a better way to learn,” said Aaron Young, the Executive Director of the Mill Creek MetroParks.
The $3 million project was a part of the Mill Creek MetroParks’ 2025 Capital Improvement Program and was completely funded through philanthropic donations.
According to the release, the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation was established in memory of AJ Fox, who died in 2016. The goal of the foundation is to provide support for charitable causes, with a particular focus on vulnerable children, human services, education and community organizations.
In total, the Foundation made an approximately $2 million donation to the project, helping advance the Children’s Garden.
Young says he would like to see the youth of the community come out to explore and experience the beauty of the park.
Read the original article at WFMJ.
Mill Creek opens new children’s garden at Fellows
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek Metroparks cut the ribbon on a new children’s garden Friday morning.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation Children’s Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
The space is designed to give kids a place to explore nature and horticulture. It includes five areas: the Stream Garden, Forest Garden, Wonder Rooms Garden, Sensory Garden and Harvest Garden, each offering unique opportunities for exploration and learning.
The space also includes an Arrival Plaza and Lawn and a Hummocks Area, providing additional spaces for gathering, play and exploration.
The project was included in Mill Creek MetroParks` 2025 Capital Improvement Program and was fully funded through $3 million in philanthropic donations, including from the Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation, which donated a house worth $2 million.
“Over two years ago, we crafted the idea of an improved play and educational experience for children here at Fellows Riverside Gardens, and thanks to many hands throughout the design process and construction, we were pleased to cut the ribbon on the Children’s Garden,” said Aaron Young, Mill Creek MetroParks executive director.
The new children’s garden will be open from sunrise to sunset at Fellows Riverside Gardens. You can find it on McKinley Avenue off Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown.
Read original article at WKBN