Good For All Ages

Good For All Ages

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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Two hands hold out a green and yellow fish.

Thursday, 11am-1pm

Who is Living in the River?

Join a park district staff as we explore life in the river. Discover how these surveys help measure the river’s health and get an up-close…

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

Saturday, 10am-1pm

Cycling Tour: West Akron & Highland Square

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we embark on an exploration of the historical, cultural and economic significance…

TT/Mustill Store Trailhead

people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Tuesday, 7pm-8pm

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…

FR/Brushwood Area

A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Wednesday, 8am-5pm

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

Saturday, 10am-11am

Bees for Beginners

Would you bee-lieve how amazing bees can be? Explore the world of bees and discover our most common species in this program for bee beginners.

FASN/Nature Realm

people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Tuesday, 7pm-8pm

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…