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Migration Madness Field Trip

March 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

| FASN/Nature Realm

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 park naturalists on a bus trip to the wetlands of Killbuck Marsh and Funk Bottoms Wildlife Areas for a morning of migrating waterfowl, shorebirds and more. Pack binoculars, spotting scopes, snacks and a lunch. Dress for all day comfort out in the elements. Registration is required and begins 2/1.

Details

Date
March 21, 2026
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Venue

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

Other

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

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