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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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Black Bears in Ohio

June is when Summit County residents are often treated to black bear sightings. Learn about our resilient and adaptable wild neighbors and…

LP/Nature Center

Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids

Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist to learn about the crawling, slithering, scaly and slimy creatures found in our parks….

LP/Nature Center
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Firefly Night Hike

Fireflies are lighting up the night! Let’s enjoy them on the 1.3-mile Firefly Trail.

MF/Lake Area
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

BMX for Beginners

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for an introduction to the sport of BMX. For ages 12 to 25, we will focus on foundational…

SLNC
A close-up of rugged tree bark.

Trees for Kids

Kids and their adult companions join a naturalist to learn about trees through fun outdoor activities! We will start in the shelter to make…

LP/Nature Center

Kinderealm: Snakes

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our slithery friend: the snake! We’ll go over some amazing adaptations that…

FASN/Visitors Center
A brown and white striped feather lies on the ground among dirt and pine needles

Feather Frenzy

Fall into the fantastic world of feathers! From structure to color, let’s talk about what makes them so special.

FASN/Visitors Center
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 weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…and…

SLNC
Tall grasses sway in the sunlight against a blurred background

Homegrown Habitat: Native Grasses

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to re-wild your home landscape….

FASN/Visitors Center
the underside of an osprey with an open wingspan soaring through the blue sky holding a small branch

Osprey, Eagles and Purple Martins, Oh My!

Learn about two raptors and a special songbird that call Nimisila Reservoir home during a 3.1-mile hike along an easy trail.

NR/Lot SM2
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Back Yards Gone Wild: Building with Nature

Water, wind, sun and soil — how do we manage these elements in our outdoor spaces? Explore nature-based landscaping techniques from rain…

LP/Nature Center