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A coyote stands in low grass.

The Irrepressible Coyote

Despite decades of persecution, coyote populations have adapted and flourished becoming the most widespread wild canine in America. Join a…

Summit Lake Nature Center
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Bird Law

You may have heard of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but what does it mean? What efforts for bird conservation are happening today? Attend…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge

Winter Solstice Hike and Fire

Celebrate the shortest day of the year and enjoy the crisp air as we stroll past luminaries on the .25-mile Maple Loop Trail. We will learn…

LP/Nature Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Flint: Ohio’s Gemstone

Did you know flint is Ohio’s official gemstone? Have you been to Flint Ridge? Join a naturalist as we delve into the history, uses and importance…

LP/Nature Center
The outlines of several trees stand in contrast to a purple sky speckled with stars in the background.

Wolf Moon Hike

Join a naturalist-led hike on the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail beneath the full moon while exploring the lore of Ohio’s lost predator and the moon…

SFB/Prairie Trail
A book laying open in a field of grass.

Poe in the Park

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday, learn about the raven and a famous Ohioan who was a fan of Poe’s, and listen to readings of some of…

FASN/Visitors Center
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Environmental Justice and Equity

Join us for a discussion on environmental justice and how the movement impacts our green spaces and policies in Northeast Ohio and beyond.

SLNC
A gravel and dirt path leads through prairie to a forest.

Virtual: MLK and Environmental Justice

Join us online for a meaningful, deep dive into MLK’s lasting legacy as we explore the intersection of society and environment and what the…

Virtual

Glacial Past

Ohio has an intriguing past, especially when it comes to the cold. Join a naturalist for a presentation and hike of the grounds to learn all…

FASN/Visitors Center
A chair at a desk.

Virtual: History of Goodyear Heights

Join us online for a virtual stroll through nearly 100 years of history. From Girl Scouts and Victory Gardens to fishing and winter recreation,…

Virtual
A fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Reading the Forested Landscape

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…

CV/Valley View Area

Winter Trivia Hike

Join a naturalist along the 1-mile Prather Trail for a fun, trivia-filled hike! We’ll explore all sorts of winter facts, so bring your competitive…

CV/Valley View Area