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 entire 2026 Naturalist Series. Classes are held at 6:30 pm in the Mahoning County Extension Office.
Naturalist Series:
From Bedrock to Blast Furnaces: Iron Ore in the Valley
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Diana Alexander, Geologist and Educator at Mill Creek MetroParks
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Wednesday, February 18th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/ironore
Prehistoric People and Tools of Ohio
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John Chuey, Mahoning Valley Archaeological Society
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Wednesday, March 18th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/prehistoricpeople
Skulls Tell It All
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Stephanie Hughes, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist
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Wednesday, April 15th , 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/skullstell
Ticks in Ohio
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Tim McDermott, OSU Assistant Professor and Extension Educator
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Wednesday, May 20th , 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/ohioticks
June Naturalist Series: TBD
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Wednesday, June 17th, 6:30pm
Protecting Your Natural Resources - Soil: Where It All Begins
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Amy Reeher, District Administrator/Watershed Coordinator Trumbull SWCD
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Wednesday, July 15th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/protectingsoil
Ohio’s Bats: The Master Class
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Todd Cartner, Citizen Scientist, OCVN, Founder and Co-Owner of Discover Bats Ohio
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Wednesday, August 19th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/ohiobats
Furbearers of Ohio
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Monika Bowman and Tom Frank, Wildlife Communications Specialist and State Wildlife Officer
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Wednesday, September 16th, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/ohiofurbearers
Life Beneath the Surface: Exploring Aquatic Ecosystems in Mahoning County
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Zack Felger, Mahoning County Soil and Water -District Outreach & Education Specialist
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Wednesday, October 21st, 6:30pm
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Details: https://go.osu.edu/aquaticecosystems
For a full listing and updates of events, please visit www.mahoning.osu.edu/events