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. Please register for the individuals in your household only. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.).
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Nature Drawing for KidsJoin our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 10/25.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Nature Drawing for KidsJoin our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 1/23.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Virtual Nature Drawing for KidsJoin our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to12. All you need is a pencil and paper. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registration. Registration is required and begins on 10/25. |
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Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
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Virtual Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registering. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
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Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
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Native Seed Harvest WorkshopLearn the art of native seed head identification, collection and preservation with a naturalist, then get hands-on as we collect native seeds as a group. You will go home with some of your bounty!
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Geology of the LedgesTake a step back in time and learn about the geology of the Twinsburg Ledges. Learn how they were created, what they are made of, and their importance to the ecosystem. We will be hiking about a mile on uneven and rocky terrain and going into the conservation area. Boots are recommended.
Liberty Park
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Indigenous PathwaysJoin a naturalist as we explore the pathways the Indigenous Peoples of Ohio used to move about the state. Learn why Summit County was such an important area for many of these cultures and how today’s modern highway mirrors many of the paths throughout Ohio today.
Liberty Park
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“Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley” Book SigningJoin local historians Peg Bobel and Linda G. Whitman for a book signing of their collaborative work, “Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley: From Early Peoples to Contemporary Issues.” |
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Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
Liberty Park
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Nature CollageLet’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 11/6.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Virtual Nature CollageLet’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials and a Zoom invite will be emailed after registering. Registration is required and begins on 11/6.
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Tree and Shrub IDHow do you properly identify a dogwood tree? By its “bark” of course! Join a naturalist to hike the trail, identifying many trees and shrubs along the way. By the end of the program, you will be able to easily recognize spicebush, tree of heaven, beech, maple, oak and even dogwood trees.
Liberty Park
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Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 10/25.
Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 1/23.
Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to12. All you need is a pencil and paper. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registration. Registration is required and begins on 10/25.
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registering. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
Learn the art of native seed head identification, collection and preservation with a naturalist, then get hands-on as we collect native seeds as a group. You will go home with some of your bounty!
Take a step back in time and learn about the geology of the Twinsburg Ledges. Learn how they were created, what they are made of, and their importance to the ecosystem. We will be hiking about a mile on uneven and rocky terrain and going into the conservation area. Boots are recommended.
Join a naturalist as we explore the pathways the Indigenous Peoples of Ohio used to move about the state. Learn why Summit County was such an important area for many of these cultures and how today’s modern highway mirrors many of the paths throughout Ohio today.
Join local historians Peg Bobel and Linda G. Whitman for a book signing of their collaborative work, “Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley: From Early Peoples to Contemporary Issues.”
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 10/30.
Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 11/6.
Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials and a Zoom invite will be emailed after registering. Registration is required and begins on 11/6.
How do you properly identify a dogwood tree? By its “bark” of course! Join a naturalist to hike the trail, identifying many trees and shrubs along the way. By the end of the program, you will be able to easily recognize spicebush, tree of heaven, beech, maple, oak and even dogwood trees.