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

•  Thomas Delvaux, Instructor & Archaeologist, Youngstown State University

• Wednesday, February 19th, 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/firstamericans 

 

The Geology & History of Coal Mines in Mahoning County.

• Diana Alexander, Geologist and Educator at Mill Creek MetroParks

• Wednesday, March 19th, 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/coalmines

 

Flower Dancers and Munching Marvels: The Butterflies and Moths of Ohio 

• Marne Titchenel, OSU Program Director, Wildlife

• Wednesday, April 16th , 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/munchingmarvels

 

Celebrating Spring Wildflowers 

• Jen White, Education & Outreach Manager, Portage Parks

• Wednesday, May 21st , 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/springwildflowers 

 

Buzzing with Life: Creating Pollinator-Friendly Spaces

• Alyson Scheibe, Midwest Agricultural Coordinator, Pollinator Partnership

• Wednesday, June 18th, 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/pollinatorspaces

 

Ohio Mammals

•  Monika Bowman Bell, Wildlife Communications Specialist with the ODNR Division of Wildlife

• Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/ohmammals

 

Hunting Wild Mushrooms in Eastern Ohio

•  Erika Lyon, OSU Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/huntingmushrooms

 

The Recovery of Bald Eagles and Osprey in Ohio

• Laura Kearns, Wildlife Biologist, Ohio Division of Wildlife 

• Wednesday, October 15th, 6:30pm

• Details: https://go.osu.edu/eaglesosprey

 

Wonders of Watersheds

• Zack Felger, Mahoning County Soil and Water -District Outreach & Education Specialist

• Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30pm

• Details:https://go.osu.edu/watershedwonders

 

For a full listing and updates of events please visit www.mahoning.osu.edu/events