Fellows Riverside Gardens has kicked off its the Festival of Trees display.
Starting Saturday, the community will have a chance to check out the free event.
More than 50 trees will be on display — all decorated by organizations across the Mahoning Valley.
Community Engagement Director Jaime Yohman said it’s a great opportunity for those organizations.
“To showcase what they offer to the community and just give a little bit of insight and information to the public on how they can help with needs in the community,” Yohman said.
The Festival of Trees opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Saturday.
You will be able to see the tree display Tuesday through Sunday, through January 7.
You can also check out the Winter Nights light display at the same location.
The Winter Nights display is going to be the first three Saturdays in December. Because it is a light display, the garden hours will be extended until 7 p.m. on those days.
Mill Creek MetroParks is ready to start its holiday celebration, which is sponsored by WKBN and free for everybody.
Winter Celebration starts Saturday at Fellows Riverside Gardens. On Tuesday, the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities putting together its tree for the Festival of Trees display.
In total, 55 trees are being decorated by organizations across the Mahoning Valley.
“It’s a way for them to spread the word to our many, many visitors through the month of December on what their organization has to offer and how they might help,” said educator Lynn Zocolo.
This is the 20th year for the Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day but Mondays, through Jan. 7.
The first three Saturdays in December, the display hours are being extended until 7 p.m. for guests to experience the Winter Nights outdoor light display.
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Effective Friday, December 3, 2021 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for the winter:
High Drive, between Chestnut Hill Drive and West Cohasset Drive
Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and High Drive
Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue
When closed to vehicular traffic, these roads are available for recreational use for hiking, cross country skiing and sledding. Aside from recreational opportunities, benefits of winter road closures include cost savings associated with snow/ice removal as well as a reduction of negative environmental impacts from deicing salt. All roads will reopen in the spring when weather permits.
In the winter months, snow and ice can create slippery roadway conditions. Roads with limited shoulders, lack of guardrails and steep grades can become increasingly hazardous for motorists. Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads.
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Fellows Riverside Gardens shows off tree, light displays
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffFellows Riverside Gardens has kicked off its the Festival of Trees display.
Starting Saturday, the community will have a chance to check out the free event.
More than 50 trees will be on display — all decorated by organizations across the Mahoning Valley.
Community Engagement Director Jaime Yohman said it’s a great opportunity for those organizations.
“To showcase what they offer to the community and just give a little bit of insight and information to the public on how they can help with needs in the community,” Yohman said.
The Festival of Trees opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Saturday.
You will be able to see the tree display Tuesday through Sunday, through January 7.
You can also check out the Winter Nights light display at the same location.
The Winter Nights display is going to be the first three Saturdays in December. Because it is a light display, the garden hours will be extended until 7 p.m. on those days.
View the original article at WKBN.
Valley organizations decorate 55 trees for festival
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks is ready to start its holiday celebration, which is sponsored by WKBN and free for everybody.
Winter Celebration starts Saturday at Fellows Riverside Gardens. On Tuesday, the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities putting together its tree for the Festival of Trees display.
In total, 55 trees are being decorated by organizations across the Mahoning Valley.
“It’s a way for them to spread the word to our many, many visitors through the month of December on what their organization has to offer and how they might help,” said educator Lynn Zocolo.
This is the 20th year for the Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day but Mondays, through Jan. 7.
The first three Saturdays in December, the display hours are being extended until 7 p.m. for guests to experience the Winter Nights outdoor light display.
See original article on WKBN.
Mill Creek MetroParks Winter Road Closures
/in Closures, Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffEffective Friday, December 3, 2021 the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for the winter:
When closed to vehicular traffic, these roads are available for recreational use for hiking, cross country skiing and sledding. Aside from recreational opportunities, benefits of winter road closures include cost savings associated with snow/ice removal as well as a reduction of negative environmental impacts from deicing salt. All roads will reopen in the spring when weather permits.
In the winter months, snow and ice can create slippery roadway conditions. Roads with limited shoulders, lack of guardrails and steep grades can become increasingly hazardous for motorists. Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads.