Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538. All events are free and presented on Zoom teleconference.
Operating hours: Curbside Service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. For information, call 330-533-5538.
Natural Calendar — Growing Degree Days
When: 11 a.m. Wednesday
What: What triggers natural events each year? Learn the secret behind nature’s calendar. Find out what growing degree days are and how you can use them.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/naturalcalendar
Garden Art with Pam B: Garden Tool Planters
When: 3 p.m. March 3
What: Adding art to the garden helps us enjoy it even more. Join us for tips and tricks on taking old gardening tools and turning them into beautiful planters.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/gardentoolplanters
Naturalist Series: Tree Communications
When: 6 p.m. March 9
What: Ever wondered how trees handle their enemies? And if they talk to each other? Dr. Enrico Bonello shares these and other fascinating aspects of the natural world.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/treecommunication
Attracting and Raising Monarch Butterflies
What: 10 a.m. March 16
What: Discuss the plants you should have to bring in monarch butterflies for egg-laying, how to move the eggs into cages for safekeeping, and how to nurture them for their transformation. Butterfly releasing will also be discussed.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/monarchs
Naturalist Series: Top 10 Native Perennials for Pollinators: Great Plants, Great Networks
When: 6 p.m. March 9
What: Learn how to select the best plants to benefit pollinators and other beneficial species when space is limited. Learn the Top 10 native perennials for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and others.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/nativeperennials
Using Zoom
Until OSU Extension can resume face-to-face programming, events and classes will be virtual via the Zoom platform. Download the Zoom app or program by visiting the following link — https://zoom.us/support/download.
Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538. All are free and held on Zoom video conference.
Operating hours: Curbside service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. For information, call 330-533-5538.
Skulls Tell It All: Ohio Mammals
When: 11 a.m. Wednesday
What: By studying Ohio mammal skulls, we can label animals either predator or prey, and tell what they eat. With this information, we can identify relationships and habitats.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/skulls
Naturalist Series: How Do Animals Survive the Cold?
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
What: We will explore various strategies animals use to survive the cold. We will also discuss a few options to give them a helping hand, like feeding stations for birds. The speaker is Marne Titchenell, OSU Wildlife program specialist.
Info: 330-533-5538; registration at http://go.osu.edu/survivecold
Natural Calendar — Growing Degree Days
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 24
What: What triggers natural events each year? Learn the secret behind nature’s calendar. Find out what growing degree days are and how you can use them.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/naturalcalendar
Garden Art with Pam B: Garden Tool Planters
When: 3 p.m. March 3
What: Adding art to the garden helps us enjoy it even more. Join us for tips and tricks on taking old gardening tools and turning them into beautiful planters.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/gardentoolplanters
Naturalist Series: Tree Communications
When: 6 p.m. March 9
What: Ever wondered how trees handle their enemies? And if they talk to each other? Dr. Enrico Bonello shares these and other fascinating aspects of the natural world.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/treecommunication
Attracting and Raising Monarch Butterflies
What: 10 a.m. March 16
What: Discuss the plants you should have to bring in monarch butterflies for egg-laying, how to move the eggs into cages for safekeeping and how to nurture them for their transformation. Butterfly releasing will also be discussed.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/monarchs
Naturalist Series: Top 10 Native Perennials for Pollinators: Great Plants, Great Networks
When: 6 p.m. March 9
What: Learn how to select the best plants to benefit pollinators and other beneficial species when space is limited. Learn the Top 10 native perennials for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and others.
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/nativeperennials
Using Zoom
Until OSU Extension can resume face-to-face programming, events and classes will be virtual via the Zoom platform. Download the Zoom app or program by visiting the following link — https://zoom.us/support/download.
Valley Grows calendar
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538.
Operating Hours: Curbside Service for soil samples, plant and insect samples and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. For information, call 330-533-5538.
Skulls Tell It All: Ohio Mammals
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 17
What: By studying Ohio mammal skulls, we can label animals either predator or prey, and tell what they eat. With this information, we can identify relationships and habitats.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/skulls
Naturalist Series: How Do Animals Survive the Cold?
When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18
What: While we are inside wrapped in blankets and cozy sweaters, birds, insects, mammals and herps (reptiles and amphibians) are out in the cold. To them, it’s just another winter. In this presentation, we will explore various strategies animals use to survive the cold. We will also discuss a few options to give them a helping hand, like feeding stations for birds. The speaker is Marne Titchenell, OSU Wildlife program specialist.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; registration at http://go.osu.edu/survivecold
Natural Calendar: Growing Degree Days
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 24
What: What triggers natural events each year? Learn the secret behind nature’s calendar. Find out what growing degree days are and how you can use them.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/naturalcalendar
Garden Art with Pam B: Garden Tool Planters
When: 3 p.m. March 3
What: Adding art to the garden helps us enjoy it even more. Join us for tips and tricks on taking old gardening tools and turning them into beautiful planters.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/gardentoolplanters
Naturalist Series: Tree Communications
When: 6 p.m. March 9
What: Ever wondered how trees handle their enemies? And if they talk to each other? Dr. Enrico Bonello shares these and other fascinating aspects of the natural world.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/treecommunication
Attracting and Raising Monarch Butterflies
What: 10 a.m. March 16
What: Discuss the plants you should have to bring in monarch butterflies for egg-laying, how to move the eggs into cages for safekeeping, and how to nurture them for their transformation. Butterfly releasing will also be discussed.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/monarchs
Naturalist Series: Top 10 Native Perennials for Pollinators: Great Plants, Great Networks
When: 6 p.m. March 9
What: Learn how to select the best plants to benefit pollinators and other beneficial species when space is limited. Learn the Top 10 native perennials for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and others.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/nativeperennials
Using Zoom
Until OSU Extension can resume face-to-face programming, events and classes will be virtual via the Zoom platform. Download the Zoom app or program by visiting the following link — https://zoom.us/support/download.
Valley Grows calendar
Nature — The Free Stress Reliever: 2
When: 10 a.m. Thursday
What: Although we always felt a connection between nature and ourselves, now we know why. Horticultural therapy is a fast-growing field globally.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/stressreliever2
Skulls Tell It All: Ohio Mammals
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 17
What: By studying Ohio mammal skulls, we can label animals either predator or prey, and tell what they eat. With this information, we can identify relationships and habitats.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; register at https://go.osu.edu/skulls
How Do Animals Survive the Cold?
When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18
What: While we are inside wrapped in blankets and cozy sweaters, birds, insects, mammals and herps (reptiles and amphibians) are out in the cold. To them, it’s just another winter. We will explore various strategies animals use to survive the cold. The speaker is Marne Titchenell, OSU Wildlife program specialist.
Where: Zoom videoconference
Cost: Free
Info: 330-533-5538; registration at http://go.osu.edu/survivecold