Gallery: A fun time in Salem!
Twelve-year-old Natalie Fish, a student at Columbiana Heartland Christian School, was one of many children getting up close with butterflies courtesy of Beech Creek Gardens of Alliance which will be hosting its annual butterfly release Sept. 13-14 at Nature Playce Playground. Visit https://www.beechcreekgardens.org/
Siblings 6-year-old Aubrey and 4-year-old Mason Merrill of Salem enjoyed prospecting at the “Happy Prospector Gem Mine." More information on that business can be found on Facebook
Nine-year-old friends, from left, Autumn Abruzzino and Frances Ackerman were selling their handmade craft bracelets and other items.
A curious 9-month-old and aptly-named for the occasion Salem Suerig of Akron is shown with his mom, Abbigail.
Aimee Sommers from Raptor Hallow Sanctuary in Sebring brought along some of her “friends” which were a big hit with the children.
Six-year-old Molly Fish of Salem had fun attracting a butterfly.
Nine-year-old Ruth Johnson of Leetonia displays her handiwork.
Cheryl Mattevi of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center shows a large turtle shell to 6-year-old Annie Ludwig, a United Local first-grader.
Mark Webb was among musicians performing during a wonderful weather and all-around day Salem.
Fly fisherman Darrell Booher of Salem gave demonstrations on fly tying.
Selling their "Nature Girl" products were from left, 9-year-old Laney Jones, 10-year-old Gianna Goodwin, 7-year-old Tansy Jones and 8-year-old Milania Goodwin. The two pairs of sisters are home-schooled and from the Damascus area.
Twelve-year-old Natalie Fish, a student at Columbiana Heartland Christian School, was one of many children getting up close with butterflies courtesy of Beech Creek Gardens of Alliance which will be hosting its annual butterfly release Sept. 13-14 at Nature Playce Playground. Visit https://www.beechcreekgardens.org/
Siblings 6-year-old Aubrey and 4-year-old Mason Merrill of Salem enjoyed prospecting at the “Happy Prospector Gem Mine." More information on that business can be found on Facebook
Nine-year-old friends, from left, Autumn Abruzzino and Frances Ackerman were selling their handmade craft bracelets and other items.
A curious 9-month-old and aptly-named for the occasion Salem Suerig of Akron is shown with his mom, Abbigail.
Aimee Sommers from Raptor Hallow Sanctuary in Sebring brought along some of her “friends” which were a big hit with the children.
Six-year-old Molly Fish of Salem had fun attracting a butterfly.
Nine-year-old Ruth Johnson of Leetonia displays her handiwork.
Cheryl Mattevi of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center shows a large turtle shell to 6-year-old Annie Ludwig, a United Local first-grader.
Mark Webb was among musicians performing during a wonderful weather and all-around day Salem.
Fly fisherman Darrell Booher of Salem gave demonstrations on fly tying.
Selling their "Nature Girl" products were from left, 9-year-old Laney Jones, 10-year-old Gianna Goodwin, 7-year-old Tansy Jones and 8-year-old Milania Goodwin. The two pairs of sisters are home-schooled and from the Damascus area.
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Bustling would be the right word to describe downtown Salem Saturday. The third annual nature+nurture maker's market combined educational displays and handmade items from local vendors. That event coincided with Freed Fest, the Salem Farm Market, and the Salem High School Alumni Association's Alumni Weekend. The nature+nurture maker's market featured opportunities to learn about nature including animal pelts and tracks from the Beaver Creek Wildlife Center; birds of prey from Raptor Hallow Sanctuary, and an educational show featuring reptiles and amphibians by Komara Outdoors. New this year was a walk-in butterfly tent by Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve, and a fairy display by Hitting the Highway with Hannah. On Target Canfield returned with free archery in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources truck. Studio of Fine Arts by Anissa DiLeo had an art area for kids featuring mural painting and a take-home surprise. The event featured "kidpreneurs" and favorite nature+nurture maker's market vendors including: La Petite Crochet LLC, Wild Roots & Muddy Boots, Olive & Ivy Boutique, Lavender House, Red Lightning Custom Woodworking, Magnolia & Co. Vintage, Bull Creek Farm & Market LLC, Wild Roots Soap Co. LLC and more. The Freed Fest celebrated the achievements of music legend Alan Freed, a 1940 SHS alumnus who coined the phrase, "Rock and Roll" and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Above photo, Jen's Paint Cellar of Salem held a "Meet the Artist" display showcasing the work of children from previous classes under the direction of local art instructor Jen Walter. From left, Claire Duvall, 8; Remi Morris, 9; Jen Walter, Elanor Fredrickson, 7; and Emmy Clark, 8. Art camp is held at Jen's Paint Cellar from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and Thursday with a weekly theme during the summer months. Also, an after school enrichment program will be held from 4:15-6 p.m. once school is back in session with a new theme each month. More information is on Facebook. (Photos by J.D. Creer)