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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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Virtual: History of the Gorge

From streetcars and hidden caves to dance halls and roller coasters, the Gorge has had a remarkable past. Take a virtual stroll through time…

Virtual
Two bats rest next to one another.

Meet Me In The Garden: Bluetooth & Bats

Cutting-edge bluetooth technology could be the missing link in understanding movements of endangered bats. Join Biologist Marlo Perdicas to…

FASN/Visitors Center
a white breasted nuthatch with blue and gray feathers perches on a tree trunk

Young Birders: Nuthatches

Kids ages 8 and up will learn why family Sittidae can’t seem to sit still! Explore the nuances of nuthatches as we wait and watch birdfeeders…

FASN/Visitors Center

Whodunnit? Tracks for Kids

Is that just a series of tracks in the snow or . . . a mystery waiting to be solved? Rookie detectives and hard-boiled trackers alike are…

SLNC
A forest with rocky ledges and mossy ground.

Geology of the Ledges

Join a naturalist as we stroll back in time over 250 million years to discover how the sandstone ledges at Liberty Park were formed. Explore…

LP/Nature Center

Winter Senses Walk

Have a relaxing walk on the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail. Take some time to listen to the absence or abundance of sound that is found in winter…

CV/Overlook Area
Many milk jugs partially filled with dirt and labeled with black writing

Back Yards Gone Wild: Gardening on a Budget (Virtual or In Person)

Native plant gardening doesn’t have to be expensive! Join fellow gardeners in person or online for a discussion of how to get the best bang…

LP/Nature Center
Bright orange and yellow flames rising from a pile of burning logs in a dark setting.

Campfire Chemistry

Create a campfire with glowing greens, baffling blues and pristine purples. It’s not magic, it’s chemistry! Experience a unique fire and…

GYH/Pioneer Area
a profile view of a bluejay in the shadows of bare tree branches against a pale blue sky

Kinderealm: Lovebirds

Love is in the air! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions are invited to discover what birds find love in late winter and why through…

FASN/Visitors Center
A chair at a desk.

Virtual Book Club: The Hidden Life of Trees

Adults are invited to share in a lively, interactive online discussion about this month’s selection, “The Hidden Life of Trees,” by Peter…

Virtual
a profile view of a bluejay in the shadows of bare tree branches against a pale blue sky

Kinderealm: Lovebirds

Love is in the air! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions are invited to discover which birds find love in late winter and why through…

LP/Nature Center
Close-up of brown and white owl's face with bare tree branches and a blue sky in the background

Homeschoolers: Owls

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Ever wondered what it’s like to be an owl? Discover all things owl though a lesson, activities and owl prowl….

FASN/Visitors Center