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Many large kids' picture books.

Self-Guided: Story Trail

Enjoy some exercise and fun while following a self-guided story trail based on the book, “The Garden Next Door.” This experience will…

FR/Daffodil Trail
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Gone Fishin’

Anglers ages 15 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line and see what they catch! Some rods and reels will be available…

F/Little Turtle Pond

Wetland Walk

Spring is here, summer is fast approaching and now is the time for birds and amphibians! Join a naturalist for a walk on Alder Trail to view…

GYH/Pioneer Area
A wooden boardwalk extending through a forest.

Let’s Go Green: Risks and Rewards

Join us for the next program in our series “Let’s Go Green.” We will discuss the risks of maintaining the status quo and the rewards of adopting…

LP/Nature Center
A close-up of rugged tree bark.

Secret Life of Trees

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…

CV/Oxbow Area
water flows down a dam with green trees in the background

Free the Falls Public Meeting

Members of the public are invited to attend a community update on the process to remove a 420-foot-wide, 60-foot-tall dam within Gorge Metro…

Akron-Summit County Public Library – Main Library
A close-up of a box turtle's head and red eyes.

Kinderealm: Turtles

It’s turtle time! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can come learn about our scaly, shelled friends through a story, craft and…

LP/Nature Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

SLNC
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…

SLNC
Many large kids' picture books.

Spring Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring during an interactive, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly…

LP/Nature Center
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Women

Women and girls 14 and older are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience. We’ll be hiking,…

SC/Lake House Area

Spring Bird Stroll

For some folks, spring means birds. We are those folks! Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see which bird species are present at the Valley…

CV/Valley View Area