MVLNA Spring Clinic

The Mahoning Valley Landscape and Nursery Association (MVLNA) invites landscapers and nursery growers to attend its annual Spring Clinic, featuring a full day of education, networking, and industry updates. The 2026 MVLNA Spring Clinic will showcase an extensive lineup of speakers from Ohio State University Extension and the green industry. Sessions will include a roundtable discussion on how MVLNA can better support members, along with updates on turf management, industrial vegetation control, ornamental insects and IPM, and new and exciting trees and shrubs for the landscape. The program will take place at . Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore a tradeshow featuring vendor displays and the latest industry products and services. Registration is for members of MVLNA, FFRG, Garden Clubs, or Master Gardeners, and for non-members. For information, contact .

Explore the roots of the Mahoning Valley’s steel legacy

Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County, invites the community to explore the deep geological roots of the Mahoning Valley’s steel legacy during “From Bedrock to Blast Furnaces: Iron Ore in the Valley,” an educational program on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The program will be held at 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. Led by Diana Alexander, geologist and Mill Creek Park educator, the presentation uncovers how ancient iron-rich deposits formed millions of years ago in Mahoning County fueled early blast furnaces and helped establish Youngstown as a nationally recognized Steel City. Attendees will gain insight into the natural history beneath their feet and how geology shaped the region’s economic and cultural identity. This program is part of an ongoing educational series highlighting the science, history, and natural resources of the Mahoning Valley. The cost is $5 per session or $30 for the full series. Credit cards, cash, and checks made payable to OSU Extension are accepted. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 330-533-5538.

How to Start Your Plants from Seeds program

Gardeners looking to get a head start on the growing season are invited to attend How to Start Your Plants from Seeds, an educational workshop hosted by OSU Extension Mahoning County on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the OSU Extension office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. This one-hour program will provide participants with the most up-to-date, research-based information to help them successfully grow plants from seed. Starting plants from seeds can help gardeners save money, expand the variety of plants in their gardens, and increase access to hard-to-find native plants that are essential for supporting pollinators. The program will be led by Peg Zeleznik, Master Gardener Volunteer, and Kristen Eisenhauer, 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, who will share practical tips, demonstrations, and best practices for seed starting at home. The $10 registration fee includes expert instruction, hands-on demonstrations, educational handouts, and seeds for participants to take home. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 330-533-5538.

Rodman Public Library Lego Lab

Children, ages 6-12, are invited to the Rodman Public Library-Main at 4:15 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month for Lego Lab. The theme will be “castles” for the February session on Feb. 24 and participants will create their own castle using Legos provided by the library. Registration is required at rodmanlibrary.com