Mill Creek MetroParks presents A Splash of Color showcasing local artists from the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society (MVWS). The exhibit will feature 31 local artists who create with watercolor, plein air watercolor, acrylic, and alcohol ink. MVWS was founded in 1982 by eleven area artists with a goal to encourage local watercolor painters. The Society provides watercolorists a place to share work, to learn more about watercolor techniques, and to receive information regarding watercolor-related events in the community. The MVWS artist group includes beginners, as well as professional artists, who teach and show their work internationally.
This free exhibit will be displayed January 16, 2022 through April 17, 2022, within the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, during normal operating hours of Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Mondays.
For more information on this exhibit please visit or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116.
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The community will see improvements in trails, signage, pavilions, restrooms, nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries.
It’ll be a busy year for Mill Creek Metroparks as many areas and attractions will start improvements in 2022.
This year, the park is expected to reach a 5,000 acre span, 50 miles of trails and see 15 Mahoning County jurisdictions.
“We are purchasing more land and we are planning on closing on those purchases in the first quarter of 2022,” said Aaron Young, Executive Director of Mill Creek Metroparks.
The community will see improvements in trails, signage, pavilions, restrooms, nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries.
“The year 2022 begins our second five-year capital improvement plan,” Young told 21 News’ Erin Simonek, “We anticipate continuing that moving forward and improving all aspects of the Metroparks.”
Lanterman’s Mill, Fellows Riverside Gardens and and the Metroparks Farm will also see upgrades. The farm will even feature an NCAA cross-country course.
“We can partner with our local educational facilities to the college level on down to the high school level, and be that platform for cross-country meets,” Young added.
The park plans to expand the bike trial from Western Reserve Road to the Mahoning County line but because of the ongoing eminent domain battle, they might not begin construction until 2023.
Golf lovers will see the new golf simulator at Mill Creek’s course.
“The golf simulation projects will be the upstairs at the current Metroparks Fieldhouse,” Young added.
2022 capital improvements will come with a price tag of about $2.7 million.
“Regardless of what you enjoy, by partaking and visiting the Metroparks, we hope to improve that experience for you,” Young said about these improvements.
Park officials are also raising full and part time employees wages by 3%.
The Ford Nature Center is also expected to open in June 2022.
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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. Guidelines recommended by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will apply. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
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A Splash of Color to be on Display in Weller Gallery
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks presents A Splash of Color showcasing local artists from the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society (MVWS). The exhibit will feature 31 local artists who create with watercolor, plein air watercolor, acrylic, and alcohol ink. MVWS was founded in 1982 by eleven area artists with a goal to encourage local watercolor painters. The Society provides watercolorists a place to share work, to learn more about watercolor techniques, and to receive information regarding watercolor-related events in the community. The MVWS artist group includes beginners, as well as professional artists, who teach and show their work internationally.
This free exhibit will be displayed January 16, 2022 through April 17, 2022, within the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, during normal operating hours of Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Mondays.
For more information on this exhibit please visit or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116.
Mill Creek Metroparks unveil 2022 improvement plans
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe community will see improvements in trails, signage, pavilions, restrooms, nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries.
It’ll be a busy year for Mill Creek Metroparks as many areas and attractions will start improvements in 2022.
This year, the park is expected to reach a 5,000 acre span, 50 miles of trails and see 15 Mahoning County jurisdictions.
“We are purchasing more land and we are planning on closing on those purchases in the first quarter of 2022,” said Aaron Young, Executive Director of Mill Creek Metroparks.
The community will see improvements in trails, signage, pavilions, restrooms, nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries.
“The year 2022 begins our second five-year capital improvement plan,” Young told 21 News’ Erin Simonek, “We anticipate continuing that moving forward and improving all aspects of the Metroparks.”
Lanterman’s Mill, Fellows Riverside Gardens and and the Metroparks Farm will also see upgrades. The farm will even feature an NCAA cross-country course.
“We can partner with our local educational facilities to the college level on down to the high school level, and be that platform for cross-country meets,” Young added.
The park plans to expand the bike trial from Western Reserve Road to the Mahoning County line but because of the ongoing eminent domain battle, they might not begin construction until 2023.
Golf lovers will see the new golf simulator at Mill Creek’s course.
“The golf simulation projects will be the upstairs at the current Metroparks Fieldhouse,” Young added.
2022 capital improvements will come with a price tag of about $2.7 million.
“Regardless of what you enjoy, by partaking and visiting the Metroparks, we hope to improve that experience for you,” Young said about these improvements.
Park officials are also raising full and part time employees wages by 3%.
The Ford Nature Center is also expected to open in June 2022.
Read the Original Article at WFMJ.
Notice of January Board Meeting
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. Guidelines recommended by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will apply. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.