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Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for this weekly gardening program for children of all ages. Each class builds upon the last…

SLNC
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Seed Saving & Swap

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension for a short program on seed saving followed by a seed swap. These can be…

GYH/Main Entrance
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

SLNC
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for this weekly gardening program for children of all ages. Each class builds upon the last…

SLNC

Good Garden Talks: Making Birdhouse Gourds

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to make a bird house from a gourd! All supplies will be provided. In the…

SLNC
A woodpecker sitting on an angled tree branch.

Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Woodpecker Feeders

Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating lives of woodpeckers and how to attract them to your yard, then create a simple bird feeder…

LP/Nature Center
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Birdfeeder Buffet

As winter approaches, let’s welcome our winter migrants with information about bird feeders you can buy or make yourself this season to…

FR/Brushwood Area
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Ginger”bird” House Feeders

Join us to create a gingerbread-inspired bird feeder out of seeds, nuts, festive foliage and more. We will learn about healthy backyard bird…

FASN/Visitors Center

Good Garden Talks: Winter Sowing

Some call it the lazy way to start your seeds — we call this method smart and fun! Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU…

Summit Lake Nature Center
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Drop-In: Bird Feeder Craft

Want to attract birds to your yard? Drop in and make your own mini bird feeders using sun butter and tree cookies.

Summit Lake Nature Center

Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens make the best wreaths and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also…

LP/Nature Center

Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens make the best wreaths and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also…

LP/Nature Center