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Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact:

• OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

• OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Plant and Pest Clinic

You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at mahoningclinic@osu.edu. Please attach photos and add any information that would help research your plant and pest questions. The clinic is open April through October, Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Walk-ins are welcome.

Wednesdays in the Garden

WHAT: Backyard vegetable gardening — Bring your own lawn chair!

WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday

WHERE: Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland.

COST: Free

Buckeye Lady Beetle Blitz Program

WHAT: Help track Ohio’s declining lady beetle populations by participating in this statewide community science project. Volunteers with flower or food gardens will place sticky traps for one week in June and one week in August. Participants will receive training, materials and instructions during this one-time workshop. No experience is needed.

WHEN: 1 p.m. June 1

WHERE: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

COST: Free to attend; registration required

Veggies & More Tour

WHAT: Join OSU Extension staff and master gardener volunteers to learn about growing practices, helpful tips and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a notepad.

WHEN: 6 p.m. June 1

WHERE: Flying High Access Healthy Food Greenhouse, 1960 E. County Line Road, MV Campus of Care, Building 4

COST: Free

Morning with the Masters: Planting

WHAT: Tips on sunlight, watering, fertilizing, top soil analysis; all can lead to your best garden results ever — or at least until next year!

WHEN: 11 a.m. June 3

WHERE: Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring.

COST: Free to attend, no registration required

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact:

• OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

• OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Plant and Pest Clinic

You can submit your questions by calling the office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at mahoningclinic@osu.edu. Please attach photos and add any information that would help research your plant and pest questions. The clinic is open April through October, Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Walk-ins are welcome.

Educational Series: Eat Good, Feel Good

What: Community members are invited to take a step toward better health with the upcoming program, a three-part educational series focused on simple, practical ways to improve everyday nutrition and overall well-being. Each session is designed to provide participants with realistic strategies, helpful tips, and easy ideas to make healthier food choices that fit into their daily lives. All classes will be taught by OSU Extension Mahoning County’s Family and Consumer Sciences Educator LuAnn Duncan.

Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions to get the full experience and build a strong foundation for lasting lifestyle changes. The program emphasizes that what we eat directly impacts how we feel — physically and mentally — and aims to empower individuals with knowledge they can immediately apply.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday

Where: Bunker Hill Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit

Cost: Free but registration is required at https://go.osu.edu/feelgoodfood or by calling OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538

Virtual series: Dining with Diabetes

What: You will learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices to help control your blood sugar through our cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with prediabetes or diabetes, and their family members or caregivers. Through this series of four interactive class sessions, you will learn ways to manage your diabetes by making healthy lifestyle choices.

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fourth session is called “Putting It All Together.”

Where: Virtual session.

Cost: Free

Register: go.osu.edu/dwdspring26

Morning with the Masters: What is Citizen Science?

What: Learn ways you can participate in research projects and provide data to further scientific learning about key issues.

When: 11 a.m. Wednesday

Where: Struthers Public Library, 95 Poland Ave, Struthers

Cost: Free and no registration is required.

More information: Call 330-533-5538

Naturalist Series: The State of Ticks in Ohio

What: Join Extension Educator Tim McDermott to learn about the state of ticks in Ohio and how you can keep yourself, your family, and your animals tick-safe.

When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

Where: 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

Cost: $5 per class or $30 for the entire Naturalist Series

More information: Call 330-533-5538

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact:

• OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

• OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Mahoning Plant and Pest Clinic

You can submit your questions by calling the office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at mahoningclinic@osu.edu. Please attach photos and add any information that would help research your plant and pest questions. The clinic is open April through October, Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Walk-ins are welcome.

Series: Dining with Diabetes

What: You will learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices to help control your blood sugar through our cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with prediabetes or diabetes, and their family members or caregivers. Through this series of four interactive class sessions, you will learn ways to manage your diabetes by making healthy lifestyle choices.

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The second session is called “Carbohydrates and Sweeteners.”

Where: Virtual session.

Cost: Free

Register: go.osu.edu/dwdspring26

Morning with the Masters: Bluebirds

What: Learn to recognize their nests, eggs and habits, along with information on building your own bluebird house. In addition, other birds will nest in these boxes, but not all are welcome.

When: 11 a.m. Wednesday

Where: East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown

Cost: Free and no registration is required.

More information: Call 330-533-5538

Vermiculture 101

What: Learn how to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost with the help of worms. Perfect for gardeners, sustainability enthusiasts and curious beginners alike.

When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: OSU Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield

Cost: $5

More information: Call 330-533-5538

Annual Plant Sale

What: We have annual flowers and veggies including Brugmansia’s, sunflowers, dahlias, hanging baskets and Thomas Jefferson tomatoes.

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday

Where: MASCO greenhouse, corner of Bev Road and South Avenue, Boardman

More information: Call Bruce Brungard at 330-793-1307

Series: Eat Good, Feel Good

What: Community members are invited to take a step toward better health with the upcoming program, a three-part educational series focused on simple, practical ways to improve everyday nutrition and overall well-being. Each session is designed to provide participants with realistic strategies, helpful tips, and easy ideas to make healthier food choices that fit into their daily lives. All classes will be taught by OSU Extension Mahoning County’s Family and Consumer Sciences Educator LuAnn Duncan.

Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions to get the full experience and build a strong foundation for lasting lifestyle changes. The program emphasizes that what we eat directly impacts how we feel — physically and mentally — and aims to empower individuals with knowledge they can immediately apply.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday and May 13 and 20

Where: Bunker Hill Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit

Cost: Free but registration is required at https://go.osu.edu/feelgoodfood or by calling OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538

Series: One-Pot Garden

What: In partnership with Flying HIGH, Inc., this series offered by the OSU Extension Office is designed to educate community members on gardening techniques and food preparation using homegrown ingredients. It will provide participants with hands-on learning opportunities focused on growing, maintaining and utilizing garden produce. Attendees also will have the opportunity to sample simple dishes prepared with ingredients highlighted in each session.

When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 14

Where: 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown.

Cost: Free, but advanced registration is required. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor conditions, as sessions will be held rain or shine. Seating will be provided. In the event of severe weather, cancellations will be announced by 10 a.m. on the Mahoning County Extension Facebook page.

More information: Call 330-533-5538

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