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Kids in the Garden

July 10, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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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.).

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…and enjoy! Each week we’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.

Details

Date
July 10, 2025
Time
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Location
411 Ira Ave.
Akron, OH 44301 United States + Google Map
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Organizer

Co-Host
Let’s Grow Akron
Phone
330-745-9700
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Other

Age Group
Preschool, Youth
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Summit Lake Nature Center

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