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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Drop-In Discovery: Groundhog DayChildren and their adult companions, join us a day early to celebrate all things woodchuck and make predications for spring! Discover fun facts about these amazing rodents, learn the lore behind their weather predicting abilities and make a craft to take home.
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Lawnspiracy!Fertilizer, gallons of water, hours of mowing all for a plant that can’t even support a fraction of the life of our native plants can. Why do we think grass lawns are a must and what can we do about it? Follow the money, unravel the history and learn how you can fight back against […] |
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Cozy Up with Chamomile and Bergamot TeasLearn all about comforting chamomile and wild bergamot, a native plant that supports human health as well as gardening benefits for pollinators. Enjoy samples of both teas.
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Make & Take Nature ValentinesDrop by to make nature-themed valentines to take home! After crafting, enjoy sipping hot cocoa in front of the crackling fireplace and learn how some of our animal neighbors show their affection for one another.
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Virtual: Book ClubNew friends and regular adult readers are invited to share in a lively online discussion about the inspiring book “The Serviceberry,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Zoom Meeting ID: 834 0819 7073 |
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Winter’s LovebirdsValentine’s Day is here, and it’s not just for humans! Join us for a seminar about birds who find love in winter and where to find them. |
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Homeschoolers: Sappy NatureMaple sap provides some of nature’s sweetest treats. Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us on a fun adventure to learn about maple trees and the amazing science and history of the maple sugaring process that dates back to Indigenous Peoples. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
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Black Bear RambleEnjoy a hike in the wintry woods as we look for signs of our largest mammal, the black bear. Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear for the hike. Enjoy “beary” good cookies and milk afterward.
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Dazzle with BasilLearn about one of the world’s most popular herbs — its origins, history, popular varieties and how to best use it when cooking. Enjoy a food sample including basil.
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Children and their adult companions, join us a day early to celebrate all things woodchuck and make predications for spring! Discover fun facts about these amazing rodents, learn the lore behind their weather predicting abilities and make a craft to take home.
Fertilizer, gallons of water, hours of mowing all for a plant that can’t even support a fraction of the life of our native plants can. Why do we think grass lawns are a must and what can we do about it? Follow the money, unravel the history and learn how you can fight back against the “lawnspiracy” with your own…
Learn all about comforting chamomile and wild bergamot, a native plant that supports human health as well as gardening benefits for pollinators. Enjoy samples of both teas.
Drop by to make nature-themed valentines to take home! After crafting, enjoy sipping hot cocoa in front of the crackling fireplace and learn how some of our animal neighbors show their affection for one another.
New friends and regular adult readers are invited to share in a lively online discussion about the inspiring book “The Serviceberry,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Zoom Meeting ID: 834 0819 7073
Valentine’s Day is here, and it’s not just for humans! Join us for a seminar about birds who find love in winter and where to find them.
Maple sap provides some of nature’s sweetest treats. Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us on a fun adventure to learn about maple trees and the amazing science and history of the maple sugaring process that dates back to Indigenous Peoples. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
Enjoy a hike in the wintry woods as we look for signs of our largest mammal, the black bear. Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear for the hike. Enjoy “beary” good cookies and milk afterward.
Learn about one of the world’s most popular herbs — its origins, history, popular varieties and how to best use it when cooking. Enjoy a food sample including basil.