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Homeschoolers: Spring Sings & Other Things

March 19, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

| FASN/Visitors 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.).

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join us to learn what’s singing this spring and why there’s so many things to see. We’ll explore topics like bird migration, insect emergence, spring ephemerals and more through a presentation, activities and a short hike. Dress for the weather. Registration is required and begins on 2/1.

Details

Date
March 19, 2026
Time
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
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Venue

Location
1828 Smith Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

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Age Group
Youth
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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