May 24 Sunday, 6am-11pm Self-Guided: Story Trail Enjoy some exercise and fun while following a self-guided story trail based on the book, “The Garden Next Door.” This experience will… FR/Daffodil Trail
May 25 Sunday, 8:30pm-9:30pm Blacklight Night Hike Take a peek just beyond the visible spectrum as we explore Freedom Trail by blacklight. FT/Middlebury Trailhead
May 26 Monday, 2pm-3:30pm Kids First Creek Hike Take a creek hike perfect for littles just starting to explore the wonderful world of water. Wear closed-toe footwear and get ready to get… FR/Brushwood Area
May 27 Tuesday, 7pm-8pm Music in the Park: Season Kick-Off Celebrate the beginning of the concert season with a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and… GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
May 27 Tuesday, 7pm-8:30pm Trees: A Photographic Journey Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate the trees of Summit Metro Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Stan Hywet Hall &… GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
May 28 Wednesday, 10:30am-11:30am Kinderealm: Turtles Its turtle time! Children 3 to 6 with their adult companions can come and learn about our scaly, shelled friends through a story, craft and… SLNC
May 28 Wednesday, 7pm-8:30pm Meet Me In the Garden: The Everyday Conservationist From lessening the lawn and planting native to leaving your leaves and supporting pollinators, there’s no shortage of ways to help the planet… FASN/Visitors Center
May 29 Thursday, 10am-1pm Senior Cycling: Utilitarian, Sport and Recreation Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 10-mile bike ride as we discuss the purpose of cycling for sport, recreation and… BHT/SR 303 Lot
May 29 Thursday, 3:30pm-4:30pm Kids in the Garden Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest… SLNC
May 29 Thursday, 7pm-9pm Sunset Bike Ride Join us for an evening bike ride! Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles, at a casual (10-12 mph) pace. Bring your own helmet and bicycle…. TT/Big Bend Trailhead
May 30 Friday, 10:30am-11:30am Spree for All Stroll Enjoy a casual 1-mile round-trip stroll while learning some interesting tidbits about local history and nature. Good for spree credit. TT/Clinton Trailhead
May 31 Saturday, 9am-10:30am Women in Birding Hike All are welcome to celebrate women birders and female birds on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area