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Spring Bird Stroll

For some folks, spring means birds. We are those folks! Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see which bird species are present at the Valley…

CV/Valley View Area

Meet Me In the Garden: The Everyday Conservationist

From lessening the lawn and planting native to leaving your leaves and supporting pollinators, there’s no shortage of ways to help the planet…

FASN/Visitors Center

Women in Birding Hike

All are welcome to celebrate women birders and female birds on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail.

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
A gravel and dirt path leads through prairie to a forest.

Self-Guided Hike: Meet the Seiberlings

Learn about the Seiberling family’s role in preserving F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm and their contributions to Akron and Summit Metro Parks…

FASN/Nature Realm
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
Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Fossils for Kids

Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist while exploring the stream to hunt for fossils and learn about the ancient creatures…

FR/Brushwood Area
Art supplies, including paintbrushes, chalks, pencils and more.

Drawing Outdoors

Bring your drawing pad and pencils for an outdoor lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the…

FASN/Visitors Center
A black moth with and orange and blue head resting on a leaf.

Moth Night

Join a naturalist to discover the diversity and beauty of our local moths. While butterflies often steal the spotlight, you’ll be amazed…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Solar Panels

Join us for the third installment of our “Let’s Go Green” series. In this presentation, we’ll explore everything solar, from how solar power…

LP/Nature Center

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