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Ohio & Erie Canal Kayak PaddleJoin a certified instructor on the Ohio & Erie Canal for a guided, round-trip kayak paddle from Summit Lake to Manchester Road. Learn about the canal’s history and how it put Akron on the map. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an adult participant. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and […]
Towpath Trail
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History of the Portage PathJoin us for a walk from Big Bend to the northernmost point of the Portage Path. You’ll learn about the history of this vital link between North American waterways and about the statue of the portaging Indigenous person at the northern end of the portage. Artist Peter Jones (Seneca/Onondaga) created this statue and its twin […]
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Terrifying Titans: MegafaunaHalloween is known for monsters, so let’s talk about the behemoths that once covered Ohio! Come learn about the megafauna that towered over all and how they were replaced by the fauna we have today. We will be hiking the grounds, so dress for the weather!
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Spooky “Tails” Around the CampfireGo on a ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted past and learn about local spirits whose stories linger, as well as fun facts about several captivating critters commonly associated with the supernatural.
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Deeper Into the Quarry HikeLearn about the important role of the Berea sandstone quarries along the Cuyahoga River during the canal era and the many ways in which the sandstone was put to use.
Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park
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Reading The Forested LandscapeEver wonder if the landscape around you always looked the way it does now? Chances are it hasn’t! Join a naturalist to learn some skills that can be used to read the forested landscape.
Cascade Valley Metro Park
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Glacial Geology of Summit CountyJoin a naturalist to learn how the last glacial event profoundly changed the Summit County landscape. See how Summit County looked 10,000 years ago: no trees or plants, just vast areas of sand, rocks, snow and ice. Learn about Lake Cuyahoga, a large glacial lake that once covered Akron to depths of over 100 feet. |
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Join a certified instructor on the Ohio & Erie Canal for a guided, round-trip kayak paddle from Summit Lake to Manchester Road. Learn about the canal’s history and how it put Akron on the map. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an adult participant. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. All…
Join us for a walk from Big Bend to the northernmost point of the Portage Path. You’ll learn about the history of this vital link between North American waterways and about the statue of the portaging Indigenous person at the northern end of the portage. Artist Peter Jones (Seneca/Onondaga) created this statue and its twin to stand at both the…
Halloween is known for monsters, so let’s talk about the behemoths that once covered Ohio! Come learn about the megafauna that towered over all and how they were replaced by the fauna we have today. We will be hiking the grounds, so dress for the weather!
Go on a ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted past and learn about local spirits whose stories linger, as well as fun facts about several captivating critters commonly associated with the supernatural.
Learn about the important role of the Berea sandstone quarries along the Cuyahoga River during the canal era and the many ways in which the sandstone was put to use.
Ever wonder if the landscape around you always looked the way it does now? Chances are it hasn’t! Join a naturalist to learn some skills that can be used to read the forested landscape.
Join a naturalist to learn how the last glacial event profoundly changed the Summit County landscape. See how Summit County looked 10,000 years ago: no trees or plants, just vast areas of sand, rocks, snow and ice. Learn about Lake Cuyahoga, a large glacial lake that once covered Akron to depths of over 100 feet.