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Drop-In Discovery: Groundhog Day

February 1, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

| LP/Nature Center

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.).

Children and their adult companions, join us a day early to celebrate all things woodchuck and make predications for spring! Discover fun facts about these amazing rodents, learn the lore behind their weather predicting abilities and make a craft to take home.

Details

Date
February 1, 2026
Time
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Venue

Location
9999 Liberty Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
All Ages, Preschool, Youth
Park
Liberty Park

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