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Monarch Open House

Stop in to celebrate the amazing migration of the iconic monarch butterfly. Learn about its lifecycle and cultural significance through hands-on…

FASN/Nature Realm
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Back Yards Gone Wild: Seed Collecting

Join a naturalist to learn how to start beautiful, beneficial native plants from seed, including collection, storage and propagation techniques….

LP/Nature Center
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Spooky “Tails” Around the Campfire

Go on a ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted past and learn about local spirits whose stories linger, as well as fun facts about several captivating…

FASN/Nature Realm
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Deeper Into the Quarry Hike

Learn about the important role of the Berea sandstone quarries along the Cuyahoga River during the canal era and the many ways in which the…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Homeschoolers: Leave the Leaves

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Ever wondered what might be hiding in the leaf litter? Let’s learn why you should leave the leaves this fall…

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
A coyote stands in low grass.

Howl-O-Ween at the Moon

Join a naturalist at dusk to discover some of the park’s most elusive and misunderstood residents: coyotes. After a short presentation,…

DLQ/Quarry Trail