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Brumation Nation

October 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

| F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area

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.).

Explore the mysteries of brumation (often called “reptile hibernation”) with a naturalist on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail.

Details

Date
October 24
Time
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Venue

Location
2620 Harrington Rd.
Akron, OH 44319 United States + Google Map
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Age Group
Adults, All Ages, Teens, Youth
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Spree Credit
Fall Hiking Spree
Park
Firestone Metro Park

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