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MGV program training
The Mahoning County Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program training will be offered through Mahoning County OSU Extension starting Feb. 20. Botany, soils, Entomology, backyard fruit production, and pollinators are only a few of the topics that will be covered in MGV trainings, along with input from speakers and resources for your use. After training, volunteers will be equipped to teach at community gardening events, Extension programs, serve in the extension's Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, or volunteer through various other events offered throughout the year. Applications for the MGV program are due Jan. 19 and can be found at https://go.osu.edu/joinmgv. Trainings will be held Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mahoning Extension Office beginning Feb. 20 and ending May 7t. The cost for this program is $225, which includes the manual, refreshments, meals, speakers and more. For questions, call Mahoning County Extension at 330-533-5538.
OCVN program training
The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) program training certificate program will be offered through Mahoning County OSU Extension starting Feb. 20. Soils, botany, entomology and environmental stewardship are only a few of the topics that will be covered in OCVN trainings, along with input from speakers and resources for your use. After training, volunteers will be paired with parks, nature centers, and other locations to provide service and insight learned from the program. Applications for the OCVN program are due Jan. 5 and can be found at https://go.osu.edu/joinocvn. Trainings will be held over eight Tuesday evenings and four Saturdays throughout the spring. The cost for this program is $225, which includes the manual, field trips, speakers, and more. For questions, call Mahoning County Extension at 330-533-5538.
4-H program holds parent meeting
The 4-H Youth Development Program, OSU Extension, will be holding a parent meeting for all interested parents wanting to join 4-H, new parents to the 4-H program and returning parents that would like to learn more about the numerous opportunities in the 4-H program and the expectations of a 4-H member. 4-H is a youth development program open to all youth ages 5-18. There are over 300 4-H projects to choose from which include topics from STEM, Career Exploration, Clothing and Textiles, Leadership, Creative Arts and Design, Food and Nutrition, Healthy Living, Gardening, Robotics, 3-D printing and much more. Youth also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of countywide, state or even national events if they choose. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the OSU Extension office located at 7989 Dickey Dr. Lisbon. Register at https://go.osu.edu/parentmeeting or call 330-870-1165.