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Secret Life of Trees

May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

| CV/Oxbow Area

They’re tall, they’re silent, they’re beautiful — but what really is a tree? Join a naturalist to learn about the wonder of trees as we hike along the wooded 1.2-mile Oxbow Trail. Be prepared for steep hills.

Details

Date
May 18
Time
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Location
1135 Cuyahoga St.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
Adults, Seniors, Teens, Youth
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park

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