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Mill Creek MetroParks offer private tour of Lanterman’s Mill

Mill Creek MetroParks is offering guests a private, exclusive tour through Lanterman’s Mill in the month of July.

The ‘Coffee Talk & Tour at Lanterman’s Mill’ will provide an in-depth look at the structure and its history within the city of Youngstown. While exploring, guests can enjoy a complimentary beverage of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

The tour is available every Wednesday in the month of July and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The cost to participate is $10 per person. Registrations must be made no later than two days before the desired tour date. Older aged children that are registered must be accompanied by an adult.

You can register and check out the list of tours here.

Read the original article at WFMJ.

MetroMutts club memberships available for dog-friendly hikes

Mill Creek MetroParks is bringing back its MetroMutts club, a program where members can hike through trails with man’s best friend.

Two memberships are available: an immediate family with up to three dogs for $40, and an indivudual with one dog for $30. Any additional dogs or people will cost $5 each.

Each membership runs 12 months from the date of purchase.

First-time members of the MetroMutts Club will be gifted a drawstring bag, water bottle, dog bowl, dog waste bag holder, and sticker.

The first hike will take place along the Lily Pond and Old Tree Trails on Saturday, June 28 from noon to 1 p.m.

You can sign up in-person at Wick Recreation Center or click the link here. Registration closes on Monday, June 30.

Read the original article at WFMJ.

Notice of MetroParks Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

The Natural Resources Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at Stitt Pavilion, located on West Golf Dr. (GPS Coordinates: +41.042166, -80.68801) in Boardman.

The Education Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the Ford Nature Center Education Building – Classroom A, located at 840 Old Furnace Road, in Youngstown.

The Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Wick Recreation Center, at Wick Recreation Area, located at 1861 McCollum Road, in Youngstown.

The Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in Classroom A inside the Education Building, at the MetroParks Farm, on 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, in Canfield.