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Shrunken Tuscarawas

August 21, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

| F/Warner Road 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.).

Once as wide as 600 feet, the Tuscarawas River has been instrumental in the development of Ohio. Hike along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail and portions of the Walking Course to experience the gentle Tuscarawas as it is today and learn what the landscape was like in centuries past.

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Date
August 21, 2024
Time
10:30 am – 11:30 am
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Venue

Location
200 E. Warner Rd.
Akron, OH 44319 United States + Google Map
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Age Group
Adults
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In Person
Park
Firestone Metro Park

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