Educational
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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Good Garden Talks: Pest Management & Beneficial InsectsJoin us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to encourage beneficial insects and manage pests in the vegetable garden. |
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Booming BloomsDiscover nature’s fireworks in the form of beautiful blooms as we celebrate and discuss all the land has to offer.
Springfield Bog Metro Park
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Snakes for KidsKids and their adult companions: Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating slithering creatures found in our parks. We’ll start in the shelter for activities and to meet an animal ambassador before walking along the paved 0.25-mile Maple Loop in search of snakes in their natural habitat.
Liberty Park
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Kinderealm: ButterfliesChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn all about amazingly beautiful butterflies and their mesmerizing metamorphosis through a story, craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Back Yards Gone Wild: Just Add WaterJoin a naturalist to learn how to help backyard wildlife beat the heat by adding water to your landscape! We’ll cover everything from bird baths and bubblers to misters and small ponds with tips and tricks about how to get started.
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Kinderealm: ButterfliesChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn all about some amazingly beautiful butterflies and their mesmerizing metamorphosis through a story, craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
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Powering Tomorrow SustainablyJoin a naturalist in this monthly series to explore how emerging energy technologies and evolving policies are shaping our daily lives and paving the way toward a more sustainable future. This month, we’ll take a look at the local, state, national and global policies driving green energy and funding sustainable development.
Liberty Park
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For Kids: The Wonders of FlightKids and their adult companions join a naturalist to learn about birds, flying squirrels, butterflies and other creatures that float, fly and glide through the air! We’ll start in the shelter for an introduction and simple craft, then take a short walk in search of animals in the sky before trying our hands at flying […]
Wood Hollow Metro Park
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Kinderealm: ButterfliesChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn all about some amazingly beautiful butterflies and their mesmerizing metamorphosis through a story, craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. |
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Young Birders: Swoopin’ SwallowsKids ages 8 and up are invited to learn about swallows and martins through a short presentation, then watch as these birds prepare for a long journey south. An adult companion is required to remain for the entirety of the program.
Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park
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Bees and BloomsJoin naturalists to look for midsummer bees and blooms as we discuss the dynamics of the dog days of summer and its effect on pollinators.
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Tree Trek
Take a hike along the 1.2-mile Oxbow Trail as we learn about the surrounding trees and critters and how the trees can tell us about the history of the park.
Good Garden Talks: Pest Management & Beneficial Insects
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to encourage beneficial insects and manage pests in the vegetable garden.
Booming Blooms
Discover nature’s fireworks in the form of beautiful blooms as we celebrate and discuss all the land has to offer.
Snakes for Kids
Kids and their adult companions: Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating slithering creatures found in our parks. We’ll start in the shelter for activities and to meet an animal ambassador before walking along the paved 0.25-mile Maple Loop in search of snakes in their natural habitat.
Kinderealm: Butterflies
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn all about amazingly beautiful butterflies and their mesmerizing metamorphosis through a story, craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
Back Yards Gone Wild: Just Add Water
Join a naturalist to learn how to help backyard wildlife beat the heat by adding water to your landscape! We’ll cover everything from bird baths and bubblers to misters and small ponds with tips and tricks about how to get started.
Kinderealm: Butterflies
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn all about some amazingly beautiful butterflies and their mesmerizing metamorphosis through a story, craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
Powering Tomorrow Sustainably
Join a naturalist in this monthly series to explore how emerging energy technologies and evolving policies are shaping our daily lives and paving the way toward a more sustainable future. This month, we’ll take a look at the local, state, national and global policies driving green energy and funding sustainable development.
For Kids: The Wonders of Flight
Kids and their adult companions join a naturalist to learn about birds, flying squirrels, butterflies and other creatures that float, fly and glide through the air! We’ll start in the shelter for an introduction and simple craft, then take a short walk in search of animals in the sky before trying our hands at flying kites. Some will be available…
Kinderealm: Butterflies
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn all about some amazingly beautiful butterflies and their mesmerizing metamorphosis through a story, craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
Young Birders: Swoopin’ Swallows
Kids ages 8 and up are invited to learn about swallows and martins through a short presentation, then watch as these birds prepare for a long journey south. An adult companion is required to remain for the entirety of the program.
Bees and Blooms
Join naturalists to look for midsummer bees and blooms as we discuss the dynamics of the dog days of summer and its effect on pollinators.