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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 and enjoy! Each week we’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held…

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap

Join us to swap some plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and contained in pots. Vegetables, herbs and native plants are preferred, but all plants are welcome! All are encouraged to attend, even without plants to share. In the event of inclement weather, the program…

Back Yards Gone Wild: Rain Barrel Workshop

Learn how to conserve water in your outdoor spaces. Registration cost includes a rain barrel kit, 55-gallon food grade plastic drum and instructions for assembly and upkeep. The option is available to assemble onsite or take the kit home. Bring a handheld power drill, gloves and eye protection if you have them. Cost: $60/kit. Registration is required and begins 4/23.

Liberty Park

Back Yards Gone Wild: Rain Barrel Workshop

Learn how to conserve water in your outdoor spaces. Registration cost includes a rain barrel kit, 55-gallon food grade plastic drum and instructions for assembly and upkeep. The option is available to assemble onsite or take the kit home. Bring a handheld power drill, gloves and eye protection if you have them. Cost: $60/kit. Registration is required and begins 4/23.

Liberty Park

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins on 5/1.

Towpath Trail

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 and enjoy! Each week we’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held…

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 and enjoy! Each week we’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held…

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap

Join us to swap some plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and contained in pots. Vegetables, herbs and native plants are preferred, but all plants are welcome! All are encouraged to attend, even without plants to share. In the event of inclement weather, the program…

Edible Native Plants for the Home Landscape

Native plants aren’t just for the birds! From strawberry and elderberry to pawpaw and persimmon, join a naturalist to learn about incorporating attractive, edible native trees, shrubs and perennials into your outdoor spaces for backyard snacks that come back year after year.

Let’s Go Green: Risks and Rewards

Join us for the next program in our series “Let’s Go Green.” We will discuss the risks of maintaining the status quo and the rewards of adopting a more “green-minded” approach. Learn how you can make small changes to reduce your carbon footprint, save money and become part of a movement that will help preserve our planet for our children…

Liberty Park

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins on 5/1.

Towpath Trail

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 and enjoy! Each week we’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held…

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 from home. Join conservation photographer and author Danae Wolfe to explore ways you can curb carbon and bolster biodiversity in your own back yard.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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 and enjoy! Each week we’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held…