The Naturalist Series invites subject matter experts to share their knowledge and research regarding different aspects of nature. Topics range from animals, plants, insects, and more. All events cost $5 per class or $30 for the 2025 Naturalist Series. Classes are held at 6:30 pm in the Mahoning County Extension Office.
Naturalist Series:
The Peopling of the New Words
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Thomas Delvaux, Instructor & Archaeologist, Youngstown State University
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Wednesday, February 19th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/firstamericans
The Geology & History of Coal Mines in Mahoning County.
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Diana Alexander, Geologist and Educator at Mill Creek MetroParks
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Wednesday, March 19th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/coalmines
Flower Dancers and Munching Marvels: The Butterflies and Moths of Ohio
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Marne Titchenel, OSU Program Director, Wildlife
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Wednesday, April 16th , 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/munchingmarvels
Celebrating Spring Wildflowers
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Jen White, Education & Outreach Manager, Portage Parks
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Wednesday, May 21st , 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/springwildflowers
Buzzing with Life: Creating Pollinator-Friendly Spaces
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Alyson Scheibe, Midwest Agricultural Coordinator, Pollinator Partnership
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Wednesday, June 18th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/pollinatorspaces
Ohio Mammals
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Monika Bowman Bell, Wildlife Communications Specialist with the ODNR Division of Wildlife
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Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/ohmammals
Hunting Wild Mushrooms in Eastern Ohio
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Erika Lyon, OSU Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/huntingmushrooms
The Recovery of Bald Eagles and Osprey in Ohio
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Laura Kearns, Wildlife Biologist, Ohio Division of Wildlife
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Wednesday, October 15th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/eaglesosprey
Wonders of Watersheds
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Zack Felger, Mahoning County Soil and Water -District Outreach & Education Specialist
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Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30pm
For a full listing and updates of events please visit www.mahoning.osu.edu/events