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Sturgeon Open House

September 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 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.).

Drop in to Summit Lake Nature Center to celebrate the reintroduction of Ohio’s living fossil, the lake sturgeon. Explore the lake sturgeon’s life, past and possible future. Stick around for a sturgeon-themed game and make your own paper sturgeon to take home.

Details

Date
September 5
Time
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Venue

Location
411 Ira Ave.
Akron, OH 44301 United States + Google Map
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Age Group
Adults, All Ages, Preschool, Seniors, Teens, Youth
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Summit Lake Nature Center

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