Summer Evenings at Fellows Riverside Gardens
The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center will be open to visitors until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings through August. The Cafe will be open until 7 p.m. for your enjoyment of summer evenings at the Gardens.

Children's Sneak Peek: Dancing Through the Decades
May 1, Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m.
Created just for children accompanied by their adult companions, Ballet Western Reserve and the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens present this special evening of dance. Children will learn basic dance steps and enjoy cupcakes and lemonade. Call Ballet Western Reserve to register at 330-744-1934.
Fee: $10

Enchanted Evening in the Gardens: Dancing Through the Decades
May 2, Friday, 7 p.m.
Ballet Western Reserve and the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens present this enchanting evening of dance. Dancers performing to musical hits from the last 50 years will entertain guests. Hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and conversation will enhance this memorable evening. Call Ballet Western Reserve to register at 330-744-1934.
Fee: $55

Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens
May 6, 13, 20 & 27
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (morning only)
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (beginner level) & 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Thursdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (intermediate level) and 5:30 - 7 p.m. (beginner level)
Maintain a healthy outlook and reduce stress with Heidi Suraci as she teaches a blend of energizing yoga styles. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

Hot Yoga for Advanced Students
May 1, 8, 15 & 22
Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
This vinyasa style yoga is practiced in a heated room at about 85 degrees and uniquely blends asanas (postures) and breath work to release areas of resistance and open areas of awareness. Previous yoga experience required. Bring a mat, towel, and bottled water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

Calendulas in a Basket
May 3, Saturday, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Children ages 6 and up with their adult companions will learn about edible flowers. Each child will plant a basket of calendulas to take home. Gardeners and cooks love this easy to care for plant and have chosen it as "Herb of the Year." Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $7 R, $10 NR

Flower Arranging With Marie
May 7, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Brighten up Mother's Day with a springtime arrangement for your table. Marie Borocz will guide you step by step in creating this colorful centerpiece in a delightfully whimsical container. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $25 R, $32 NR

Home-Schoolers: Carnivorous Plants
May 8, Thursday, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Home-schoolers will investigate some of the most intriguing plants on earth--carnivorous plants! Students view a brief video about this unique group of plants that have evolved to catch their food. Each child will receive a Venus flytrap to take home. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $3

Mother's Day Brunch
May 11, Sunday, three seatings: Noon, 2 or 4 p.m.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Fellows Riverside Gardens with your family and enjoy a delicious brunch catered by the Georgetown. Call the Gardens Cafe at 330-740-7074 for reservations and prices.

Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens
May 11, Sunday, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely Mother's Day walk in the Gardens to admire the vibrant hues of tulips displaying their spring colors. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour.

Botanical Pottery: Leaf Bowl
May 14, Wednesday, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Lynn Cardwell, a potter whose work follows a botanical theme, will teach students to construct a bowl embossed with leaves. The pottery will be glazed, fired, and ready for pickup approximately three weeks after the class. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $32 ($25 FFRG members)

Rainbow Colors
May 16 or 17
Friday, 11 a.m. - Noon or Saturday, 11 a.m. - Noon
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their favorite adults will discover flowers in the colors of the rainbow in the Family Garden. A snack and story will be enjoyed. Each child will arrange a bouquet to take home. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $5 R $7 NR

At the Plant Sale: Container Gardens
May 16, Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Gordon Vujevic will discuss planting and caring for unusual combinations of annuals, herbs, and vegetables. Bring a container to class. Shop with the instructor at the plant sale and return to the classroom to plant your selections. Soil will be provided and a $5 plant sale coupon will be given to each person registered. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $17 ($12 FFRG members)

At the Plant Sale: Woody Plants
May 17, Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Gordon Vujevic on a walk through the Gardens to look at varieties of trees and shrubs that are for sale at the Plant Sale. Receive tips on planting the right tree or shrub in the right place. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register for this free program.

Restoration Yoga
May 18, Sunday, 9 - 11 a.m.
Experience heightened awareness and self-healing through specialized breathing techniques and postures. This state of deep relaxation creates an atmosphere perfect for meditation. Bring a mat. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $20

Succulent Dish Garden
May 21, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Create a stunning terracotta container of succulent plants to enjoy for many seasons. Beverly Italiano will lead you step by step in the assembly of this unusual container garden and provide instruction for its care. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $36 ($28 FFRG member)

Breakfast Botany: Crab Apples
May 23, Friday, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a brisk walk in the Gardens. Return to the Garden Cafe to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about the importance of crab apples in the 50-year history of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Call FRG to register.
Fee: $6 R, $8 NR

Meditation in Movement
May 25, Sunday, Noon - 2 p.m.
Join Julie Thomas in the Tara Dance. Through simple, graceful movements you will learn to focus on inner strengths while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $10

Girls' Night Out at the Gardens
May 29, Thursday, 5 - 9 p.m.
Immerse yourself in all things feminine! The Shop in the Gardens will highlight many new items from fashion accessories to garden ornaments. Don't miss the demonstrations, trunk shows, finger foods, and fun. Members will receive discounts; memberships will be available at the door. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $20 ($15 FFRG members)

FFRG Bulb Sale
May - June 15
Add colorful alliums, tulips, narcissus, crocus, and hyacinths to your home garden. Place your order now for Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens' Bulb Sale. Order forms are available at the Gardens. Bulbs will be ready to pick up and plant in the fall.

Garden Forum Garden Mart
May 8 - 10
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown will offer an unusual assortment of hanging baskets and bedding plants. Held at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

FFRG Plant Sale
May 15 - 17
Thursday, 4 - 7 p.m. (FFRG members' preview)
Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (open to the public)
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (open to the public)
Great roses for the home garden will be highlighted at the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens' Plant Sale. Perennials, including those for the shade garden, will be available in addition to annuals, herbs, shrubs, vegetables, and summer bulbs.

Dahlia Society's Plant Sale
May 18, Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will hold a sale at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Discover unique varieties that will add to the diversity of your dahlia collection.

Fellows Riverside Gardens
Davis Education & Visitor Center
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A Plantsman in Asia
Through June 1, Weller Gallery
Paul Meyer's photographic images tell vivid stories about the importance of plants in the lives of Asian peoples.

John Paolano--Landscape Architect
Through December 2008, Melnick Museum
The design influences of John Paolano, landscape architect of Fellows Riverside Gardens, have been appreciated and admired for 50 years. This exhibit honors his remarkable talents.

Garden Forum Spring Flower Show
May 17 & 18
Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of this spring flower show presented by Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown.

Summer Evenings at Fellows Riverside Gardens
The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center will be open to visitors until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings through August. The Cafe will be open until 7 p.m. for your enjoyment of summer evenings at the Gardens.

Yoga in the Gardens
June 3, 10, 17, 24
June 5, 12, 19, 26
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (beginner level) & 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Thursdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (intermediate level) and 5:30 - 7 p.m. (beginner level)
Experience a blend of yoga styles amidst the restorative power of nature. At the beginning of class, students will take an energizing walk in the Gardens with instructor Heidi Suraci. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat, small blanket and bottled water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

T'ai Chi in the White Garden
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays, Noon - 1 p.m.
Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality in the serene White Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercise and selected movements from a classic Chen T'ai Chi form. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

Hot Yoga for Advanced Students
June 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
This vinyasa style yoga uniquely blends asanas (postures) and breath work to release areas of resistance and open areas of awareness. Previous yoga experience required. Bring a mat, towel, and bottled water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

The Valley's Gardens: 50 Years in the Making
June 12, Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fellows Riverside Gardens at a History-to-Go event. Enjoy a Gardens' tour, hors d'oeuvres, wine, and live music. For information or reservations, call 330-743-2589.
Fee: $10 (reservations recommended)

Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens
June 15, Sunday, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely Fathers' Day walk in the Gardens to admire the colorful hues of peonies and roses. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour.

Tips for Entering the Rose Show
June 18, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cutting and grooming entries for the Rose Show on June 21 will be demonstrated at this meeting of the Mahoning Valley Rose Society at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Breakfast Botany: Roses
June 20, Friday, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a brisk walk through the Gardens. Return to the Garden Cafe to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about the importance of roses in the 50-year history of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Call FRG to register.
Fee: $6 R, $8 NR

Restoration Yoga
June 22, Sunday, 9 - 11 a.m.
Restoration Yoga promotes heightened awareness and self-healing through specialized breathing techniques and postures. This state of deep relaxation will create an atmosphere perfect for meditation and journaling. Bring a mat and small blanket. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register by June 20.
Fee: $20

Meditation in Movement
June 22, Sunday, Noon - 2 p.m.
Join Julie Thomas in the Tara Dance. Through simple, graceful movements you learn to focus on inner strengths and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $10

Children's Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens
June 25, July 2, 9, 23, 30 and Aug. 6
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - Noon
Heidi Suraci will teach children ages 6 and older yoga postures to improve balance and coordination. Each class will end with a relaxation session and a story to encourage creativity and fun in the Family Garden. Bring a mat, small blanket and bottled water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $55 for 6 classes

Teen Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens
June 25, July 2, 9, 23, 30, Aug. 6
Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m.
The Family Garden is the perfect environment to have fun and gain the physical and mental benefits of yoga taught by Heidi Suraci. Teens will develop positive self-esteem while building strength and flexibility. Bring a mat, small blanket and bottled water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $55 for 6 classes

Cast Leaf Workshop
June 25, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Pam Baytos will teach you how to use a hosta or rhubarb leaf as a mold to create a concrete leaf casting for a garden ornament or birdbath. You'll receive the "recipe" and tips for making future garden sculptures. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $26 ($20 FFRG members)

Advanced Master Gardener Class: Herbaceous Perennials
June 26, Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m.
This is the first class in a new series of classes geared specifically for Master Gardeners. Tonight's topic will cover our most popular and unusual herbaceous perennials in the Gardens focusing on plant ID, cultural requirements, and propagation. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $10 R, $14 NR

Ikebana Flower Show
June 7 & 8
Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The beauty and grace of Japanese flower arrangements are presented in modern as well as traditional environments.

Garden Forum Summer Flower Show
June 14 & 15
Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This summer garden flower show presented by Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown will delight the senses.

Mahoning Valley Rose Society Show
June 21 & 22
Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Entries from novice and experienced growers will highlight this American Rose Society-affiliated show.

International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration
June 6 - July 20, Weller Gallery
The stunning drawings and paintings of 51 talented botanical artists from around the world are included in this traveling exhibit from the Hunt Institute in Pittsburgh.

John Paolano--Landscape Architect
Through December 2008, Melnick Museum
The design influences of John Paolano, landscape architect of Fellows Riverside Gardens, have been appreciated and admired for 50 years. This exhibit honors his remarkable talents.

R = Mahoning County Resident; NR = Non-Resident; FFRG = Friend of Fellows Riverside Gardens