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Seeking Food Concessionaire
Mill Creek MetroParks is seeking a food concessionaire to operate the snack bar at Mil Creek Golf Course. The golf course is located on West Golf Drive, off Rt. 224 in Boardman. All inquires should be submitted to Dennis Miller, Golf Director, at 330-740-7112, no later than Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
Upcoming Special Events
February 10
On the Winter Terrace at 5
Wednesday, 5 – 7 pm
Enjoy the live music of FireSign as you cast off winter’s chill and relax with friends at the Gardens. For only $15 you will be served hearty hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats accompanied by a glass or two of beer or wine. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
February 20 - March 21
Nature Photography Exhibit
Tuesdays - Sundays, 10 am - 5 pm
Immerse yourself in nature—indoors! The talent of amateur photographers will be readily apparent as you stroll through several hundred images of their best work. Deadline for entries is January 31. Download a Photo Entry Application. Call Ford Nature Center for details. Exhibit is held in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Mark Your Calendars for these Special Events in 2010:
Feb. 20 - March 21 … NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
March 27 … CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR
March 27 … EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
April 11 … FARM ANIMAL BABY SHOWER
April 24 … KITE FESTIVAL
May 14 & 15 … SPRING PLANT SALE
TBA … HOOKED ON FISHING
July 17 … FARM JUBILEE
July 25 … SUNFEST
August 1 … BUG DAY
August 8 … BRIDAL FAIR: A GARDEN WEDDING
August 15 … FAMILY GARDEN DAY
September 18 … SUNSET AT THE FARM
October 16 … HALLOWEEN AT THE JUDGE MORLEY PAVILION
October 17 … PUMPKIN WALK
November 27 & 28 … OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL
December 4 - January 2 … WINTER CELEBRATION
December 5 … SANTA AND REINDEER
December 12 … GARDENS BY CANDLELIGHT
Garden Snippets
THE WINTER GARDEN
Winter is a great time to examine the overall structure of your landscape. Woody plants, both trees and shrubs, are the “backbone” of the garden and provide form, texture and color throughout the winter.
Deciduous trees and shrubs, those that lose their leaves each fall, display striking silhouettes against the winter sky. Large trees such as beeches, maples and oaks, along with smaller ornamental trees such as dogwoods and crabapples, all add beautiful form to the landscape during the winter. Attractive tree bark is also more evident whether it is the colorful bark patterns of cherries, sycamores and Stewartia, the colorful bark of redtwig dogwoods and white birch, or the defoliating bark of the paperbark maple or shagbark hickory. Trees and shrubs which hold their fruit into the winter, such as crabapples and viburnums, also attract lively, colorful birds to the winter garden.
The beautiful forms of evergreen trees and shrubs add striking interest to the winter garden. Evergreens come in many different sizes from 100’ tall trees to spreading forms only 6” high. There are also a large array of shapes available including pendulous, pyramidal, columnar, conical, rounded and spreading. Evergreens add needed color to the winter landscape, including hues of greens, blues and golds. Evergreens also provide essential protection for birds and wildlife throughout the winter.
Taking a winter walk through Fellows Riverside Gardens is a great way to get ideas for what plants you might like to add to your own winter landscape. And throughout the winter months, take time to enjoy winter’s beauty along the many roads and trails throughout Mill Creek MetroParks.
What's in Bloom at Fellows Riverside Gardens?
Winter brings a sparkling new look to the Gardens. A blanket of newly fallen snow turns the Gardens into a winter wonderland. Red berries sparkle on the many holly trees and crabapple trees are heavily laden with red and yellow fruits. Birds are vocal and abundant as they search for fruits and seeds to eat. The South Terrace offers a beautiful, unrivaled view of Lake Glacier in its icy splendor. Visit Fellows Riverside Gardens and experience the beauty of nature in winter.
Go Green—It's Easy!
Tip #4
WARM WINTER ITEMS:
We hope you had a good holiday season. Did you get a new coat for the winter? Are you wondering what to do with the old one? Northeast Ohio still has a lot of wintry days ahead so you my want to consider donating your gently worn coat, mittens, scarves, and hats to a local charitable organization. Although a lot of coat drives took place in December, it is not too late to help those in need stay warm this winter season.
COMPUTERS:
Goodwill Industries International and Dell have a free drop-off program for people who want to recycle any brand of unwanted computer or accessory. Local participating Goodwill centers include Boardman, Calcutta, Liberty, Salem, and Warren. Donation receipts for tax purposes are available upon request. For information go to http://www.goodwillyoungstown.org/
· More Recycling Tips
· Recycling Center in the MetroParks
Winter Road Closings
The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicles for the winter beginning December 7:
• Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and the Kirkmere Spur
• High Drive between the Kirkmere Spur and West Cohasset Drive
• Calvary Run Drive between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue
Park roads are closed during the winter months for public safety, recreational use, cost savings and environmental issues. All roads will reopen in the spring. For more information, call the Mill Creek MetroParks Administrative Office at 330-702-3000.
MetroParks Projects
Current Projects (click for details)
• MILL CREEK PRESERVE
• PIONEER PAVILION
• YELLOW CREEK LODGE
• MILL CREEK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
• MASTER PLANS
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