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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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an orange and black butterfly spreads its wings on purple flowers

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…

WH/Downy Loop Trail
an orange and black butterfly spreads its wings on purple flowers

Kinderealm: Butterflies

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn all about some amazingly beautiful butterflies and their mesmerizing metamorphosis…

SLNC
A tree swallow with outstretched wings lands on a branch

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…

NR/Lot C4

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.

LP/Nature Center
Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Fossils for Kids

Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist to explore the stream in search of fossils and learn about the ancient creatures that…

FR/Brushwood Area
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Watering the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to discuss effective methods for watering in the vegetable garden.

Let’s Grow Akron Headquarters
Two bats rest next to one another.

Bats, Up Close & Personal

Bats are some of the most fascinating and beneficial creatures of the night! Join us to learn about these fantastic flying insect controllers…

LP/Nature Center

Bug Hunt for Grown Ups

Do you remember exploring as a kid, searching for bugs with a net and jar in hand? Join a naturalist for a hands-on dive into the world of…

WH/Downy Loop Trail
The welcome desk at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center.

Nature Realm History Hike

Enjoy your hike along the 1.2-mile Seneca Trail as we talk about the history of F.A Seiberling Nature Realm and how it became the amazing…

FASN/Nature Realm
A book laying open in a field of grass.

Book Club: Mozart’s Starling

New visitors and regular adult readers are invited to share in a lively discussion about “Mozart’s Starling,” by Lyanda Lynn Haup. Beverages…

FASN/Nature Realm
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Powering Tomorrow Sustainably

Join a naturalist for this monthly series to explore how emerging energy technologies and evolving policies are shaping our daily lives and…

LP/Nature Center
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Self-Guided: Goodbye, Birds!

Fall flyers are gearing up to take off for migration! Through August 28, hike the 0.9-mile Fernwood Trail and discover which birds we’ll say…

FASN/Nature Realm