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The sun setting over a field of goldenrod.

Sunsets & Swallows

Soak up the summer sunset and watch the swallows above the Cuyahoga River as we walk the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail.

CV/Valley View Area
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Senior Cycling: Pedal into the Past

Join us for a bike ride in collaboration with South Street Ministries to celebrate Akron’s bicentennial! Explore the historical, cultural…

SLNC
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Pedal into the Past: Youth Empowerment

Join us for a bike ride in collaboration with South Street Ministries to celebrate Akron’s bicentennial! Explore the historical, cultural…

SLNC

Sturgeon Full Moon Hike

See and learn about the full Sturgeon Moon during a hike along the 0.35-mile Meadow Loop Trail. Bring a flashlight along!

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

BMX for Beginners

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for an introduction to the sport of BMX. For ages 12 to 25, we will focus on foundational…

SLNC
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Summer Saunter

Take a leisurely hike on the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail to enjoy the summer morning and talk about seasonal changes.

FR/Brushwood Area
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Bike Ride & Picnic

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to celebrate “National Eat Outside Day” with a bike ride and picnic. This will be…

SLNC
A fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Guided Forest Therapy

Feeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During…

LP/Nature Center

Sunset Spree Hike

Learn about this year’s Fall Hiking Spree sustainability theme and enjoy the setting sun with a 2.8-mile round trip from Summit Lake Nature…

SLNC
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Kayak Open House

Stop by to learn basic kayak techniques and take a short self-guided paddle on the lake under the guidance of certified instructors. Minimum…

SC/Lake House Area
a trail winds pass trees with yellow and brown leaves

Fernwood Stroll

Join a naturalist for a brisk hike along the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop. We’ll be on the lookout for who’s around and any seasonal happenings…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two children was along a trail in the forest.

Guided Forest Therapy

Feeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area