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Many large kids' picture books.

Self-Guided: Story Trail

Explore the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail and enjoy a laugh while reading a story trail based on the book, “The Little Mole Who Went in Search…

WH/Downy Loop Trail
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Families

Families with children ages 13 and younger are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience! Activities…

SC/Lake House Area

Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids

Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist to learn about the crawling, slithering, scaly and slimy creatures found in our parks….

LP/Nature Center
A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

Drawing Outdoors

Bring your drawing pad and pencils for an outdoor lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the…

FASN/Visitors Center

Kinderealm: Bears

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about black bears, beloved animals native to Ohio. A craft and game are part of…

SLNC
The welcome desk at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center.

Meet Me In the Garden: Not Your Grandma’s Ditch Lilies

Nancy Secrist will share the history and growing tips for Hemerocallis. She will enlighten us with the latest flower advances, such as unusual…

FASN/Nature Realm

Reptiles and Amphibians for Kids

Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist to learn about the crawling and slithering creatures found in our parks. Meet some of…

FASN/Seneca Deck
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

Senior Cycling: A Call to Action

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 13-mile bike ride on the Towpath Trail as we discuss ways we can connect to youth…

TT/Franklin Trailhead
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
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Fly vs. Fly

Discover the world of insect subterfuge. Plenty of insects engage in mimicry but none quite like the firefly. Join a naturalist on a catch…

SFB/Prairie Trail

Bugs for Kids

Join a naturalist for a bug-tastic story time! Afterwards, we will hit the trail to hunt for insects. Bug jars and nets will be provided first-come,…

CV/Valley View Area
A wooden boardwalk extending through a forest.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to observe wildlife activity in the wetlands along the 1.8-mile Seven Ponds Trail….

LP/Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve