Summit Metro Parks
Beginning January 2026, all program registration will be online. Registration will now open at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the month prior to the program. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).
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Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Bluebird BoxesJoin a naturalist to learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit: one kit per household. Program will take place in the outdoor shelter, so dress for the weather! […]
Liberty Park
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Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Bluebird BoxesJoin a naturalist to learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit: one kit per household. Program will take place in the outdoor shelter, so dress for the weather! […]
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Good Garden Talks: Soil HealthSoil is the foundation of your garden and determines how well your plants will thrive. Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to build and maintain healthy, living soil in your vegetable garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. |
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Lil’ SproutsThis biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening and nature. Each class will be centered on what’s happening in nature and what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins 3/1.
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Lil’ SproutsThis biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening and nature. Each class will be centered on what’s happening in nature and what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program.
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Kids in the GardenJoin 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 […]
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Good Garden Talks: Creating Soft LandingsDiscover how native plantings under native trees provide critical shelter and habitat for one or more life cycle stages of moths, butterflies and beneficial insects whose numbers are in decline. |
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Earth Fest Open HouseGet an early start on celebrating Earth Day 2026 and enjoy games, a craft and music. You’ll learn the history of Earth Day, plus easy ways you can live greener and adopt sustainable practices.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Take Home TerrariumsLearn how to make a simple terrarium to house rolly pollies! Participants will go home with a large glass jar fully furnished for their backyard friends. Afterward, take a short stroll along part of the paved Maple Loop Trail in search of life under logs — it’s bound to be a flippin’ good time! Registration […]
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Join a naturalist to learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit: one kit per household. Program will take place in the outdoor shelter, so dress for the weather! Registration is required and begins…
Join a naturalist to learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit: one kit per household. Program will take place in the outdoor shelter, so dress for the weather! Registration is required and begins…
Soil is the foundation of your garden and determines how well your plants will thrive. Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to build and maintain healthy, living soil in your vegetable garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.
This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening and nature. Each class will be centered on what’s happening in nature and what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins 3/1.
This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening and nature. Each class will be centered on what’s happening in nature and what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program.
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…
Discover how native plantings under native trees provide critical shelter and habitat for one or more life cycle stages of moths, butterflies and beneficial insects whose numbers are in decline.
Get an early start on celebrating Earth Day 2026 and enjoy games, a craft and music. You’ll learn the history of Earth Day, plus easy ways you can live greener and adopt sustainable practices.
Learn how to make a simple terrarium to house rolly pollies! Participants will go home with a large glass jar fully furnished for their backyard friends. Afterward, take a short stroll along part of the paved Maple Loop Trail in search of life under logs — it’s bound to be a flippin’ good time! Registration is required and begins on…