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Kids 9 to 12 will learn basic weaving techniques to create a basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Cost: $15/person. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS ONLINE 2/6: Register here. LP/Nature Center
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about groundhogs. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS 1/25: 330-865-8065. F/Coventry Oaks
Teens 13 to 17 will learn basic weaving techniques to create a small basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Materials fee: $15/person. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS ONLINE 2/6: Register here. LP/Nature Center
During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) provided job opportunities around the country. We’ll learn about the legacy this program left in Summit Metro Parks and recognize the CCC’s craftsmanship inside Mingo Lodge. SR/Mingo
Bring seeds to share, donate or trade with fellow gardeners. A short workshop and demonstration will cover best practices for starting seeds indoors, as well as sowing directly outside. FASN/Visitors Center
Fill your mug with a warm beverage for a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area and find out why this area is a favorite of our winter residents. Coffee and tea are provided, but please bring a mug. FASN
LP/Nature Center
Enjoy an evening of exercise with a certified BalloFlex instructor. BalloFlex is a seated workout that incorporates the elements of dance and fitness together in a safe, low impact and fun system. It is designed for all ages and abilities! F/Coventry Oaks
Homeschoolers, ages 11 to 14: Colorful, found on every continent and oh-so-iconic, birds are worth saving. Learn about why birds matter and how you can help our avian neighbors. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS 1/24: 330-865-8065. F/Coventry Oaks
Join a naturalist on a winter hike to learn which critters are out and about and which ones are hunkered down. Afterward, warm up with marshmallows around a campfire. LP/Nature Center
Hike about five miles at a vigorous pace on a flat paved surface. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended. BHT/Brandywine Falls
Enjoy the bliss of a crisp winter night around a campfire with a naturalist to learn about the intriguing creatures that live around you. FASN
Join a naturalist to search for birds that reside in Ohio year-round, along with winter's winged visitors. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. F/Tuscarawas Meadows
Kids and their adult companions can learn about the fascinating amphibians that live in the area. The program includes a craft, while supplies last. FASN/Visitors Center
Known for her efforts as an abolitionist and universal suffrage activist, Sojourner Truth will walk us through the time surrounding the 1851 Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in Akron. Come to enjoy this first-person interpretation by a representative from Women In History. FASN/Visitors Center
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about groundhogs. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS 1/25: 330-865-8065. LP/Nature Center
Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to learn about factors to consider when planning and installing features in your outdoor living area. Presented by Dave Thomas of R.G. Thomas Landscape & Design. FASN/Visitors Center
Fill your mug with a warm beverage for a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area and find out why this area is a favorite of our winter residents. Coffee and tea are provided, but please bring a mug. LP/Nature Center
Join a naturalist for healthy outdoor exercise by hiking at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended. MF/Tallmadge Meadows
Drop in to create beautiful pinecone bird feeders! All ages are welcome. FASN/Visitors Center
Join a naturalist as we discover how to create a backyard monarch waystation. Learn which plants are needed, where to plant them in your yard and how to maintain it year-round. Learn how to register your waystation online, then sit back and watch the magic happen! FASN/Visitors Center
Join a naturalist for a hike as we look for coyotes and evidence of their presence in the park. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor winter excursion. GYH/Main Entrance