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Meet Me In The Garden: Benefits of Attracting Wildlife to Your Outdoor Spaces

August 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 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.).

Join Wildlife Communications Specialist Monika Bowman Bell as she discusses the benefits of attracting wildlife into your outdoor space and tactics to deter nuisance species.

Details

Date
August 26, 2026
Time
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

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

Other

Age Group
Adults, Seniors
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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