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Untold Stories of Freshwater Mussels

February 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

| SLNC

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.).

Freshwater mussels are now our most threatened — and perhaps, forgotten — group of animals in the state. Join a naturalist to learn about them and the role they’ve played in creating the Ohio we know today.

Details

Date
February 12, 2026
Time
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Venue

Location
411 Ira Ave.
Akron, OH 44301 United States + Google Map
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Age Group
Adults, Seniors
Park
Summit Lake Nature Center

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