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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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Music in the Park: Season Kick-Off

The Metro Parks Ensemble is back for their 25th year of bringing music to the parks! Join us to celebrate their anniversary with this special…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Gone Fishin’

Welcome to fishing for all ages! Youth ages 15 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line and see what they can catch!…

MF/Shady Shelter
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music by the Lake

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble, presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if…

MF/Lake Area

Self-Guided: Pollinators

Summer is all about insects: butterflies, beetles, bees and many more! Enjoy a self-guided hike along the 0.35-mile Meadow Loop Trail to discover…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music by the Lake

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble, presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if…

SC/Sherman Shelter
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music in the Park

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer. In the event of inclement…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Gone Fishin’

Welcome to fishing for all ages! Youth ages 15 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line and see what they can catch!…

FR/Brushwood Area
Two cyclists wearing helmets ride on a leaf-strewn forest path surrounded by green trees and foliage.

Cycling Tour: Clinton & Canal Fulton

Explore the historical, cultural and economic significance of the Village of Clinton and the Canal Fulton neighborhoods. The Rhoads-Harter…

TT/Clinton Trailhead
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Drop In: Father’s Day Fishing

Cast a line with dad during the Ohio Department of Natural Resources free fishing weekend. Rods and bait will be provided; adults must supervise…

SC/Lake House Area
Two children was along a trail in the forest.

Pop-Up Nature Center: Furnace Run

Our nature centers are hitting the road! Join us as Brushwood Lodge transforms into a nature center for a day, complete with activities for…

FR/Brushwood Area
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Summit Lake 5th Anniversary Celebration

Join us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Summit Lake Nature Center with family-friendly activities, music, food and more! Ongoing Activities: …

SLNC
colorful wildflowers with a bright blue sky and white clouds in the background

Booming Blooms

Discover nature’s fireworks in the form of beautiful blooms as we celebrate and discuss all the land has to offer.

SFB/Prairie Trail