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Beyond the Summit: 2025 Cleanup Results

January 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in Northeast Ohio. From watershed health to fishing best practices, each talk offers community members the chance to learn from experts shaping the future of our water resources. This month’s guest joins us from Riverkeepers Ohio to talk about the results and data from 2025 trash clean-up efforts.

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Date
January 16, 2026
Time
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Venue

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

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