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SUMMARY:Fantastic Foxes
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a talk about the fantastic fox! We’ll explore the adaptations that make them such unique canines and successful hunters. Afterward\, we’ll take a short hike to search for signs of their activity. 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/fantastic-foxes-2/
LOCATION:FASN/Visitors Center\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T183000
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SUMMARY:Lawnspiracy!
DESCRIPTION:Fertilizer\, gallons of water\, hours of mowing all for a plant that can’t even support a fraction of the life of our native plants can. Why do we think grass lawns are a must and what can we do about it? Follow the money\, unravel the history and learn how you can fight back against the “lawnspiracy” with your own Wild Back Yard.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/lawnspiracy/
LOCATION:SLNC\, 411 Ira Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,History,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T203000
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SUMMARY:Enjoy the Snow Moon
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist as we explore moon facts\, myths and lore while staying warm indoors. If conditions allow\, we may still step outside briefly to view the moon (telescopes may be available if skies are clear). Enjoy a warm fire and hot chocolate during the program.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/enjoy-the-snow-moon/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20250827T140810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T191209Z
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SUMMARY:Untold Stories of Freshwater Mussels
DESCRIPTION:Freshwater mussels are now our most threatened — and perhaps\, forgotten — group of animals in the state. Join a naturalist to learn about them and the role they’ve played in creating the Ohio we know today.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/untold-stories-of-freshwater-mussels/
LOCATION:SLNC\, 411 Ira Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44301\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature Education,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T193000
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CREATED:20250825T153551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T150807Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: History of Deep Lock Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Join us online to learn the history of Deep Lock Quarry and the role it played on the Ohio and Erie Canal\, in Akron and beyond. We’ll discover nearly two centuries of history through stories and images. Zoom meeting ID: 873 6782 3993
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/virtual-history-of-deep-lock-quarry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T113000
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SUMMARY:Dazzle with Basil
DESCRIPTION:Learn about one of the world’s most popular herbs — its origins\, history\, popular varieties and how to best use it when cooking. Enjoy a food sample including basil.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/dazzle-with-basil/
LOCATION:FASN/Visitors Center\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Health & Fitness,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
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CREATED:20251104T202736Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Ornithology
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a presentation to celebrate and discuss the amazing history of women ornithologists.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/women-of-ornithology/
LOCATION:FASN/Visitors Center\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Nature Education,Senior Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
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SUMMARY:Flapjacks and Sap Facts: A Maple Sugaring Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we reap the fruits of our labor by enjoying a traditional pancake breakfast with our own Liberty Park maple syrup. As we wrap up breakfast\, there will be a presentation and discussion of the notable history of maple syrup production in and around Summit County. Registration is required and begins on 2/1. Space is limited.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/flapjacks-and-sap-facts-a-maple-sugaring-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
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SUMMARY:The Cuyahoga: A Dam Good Story
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to welcome Watershed Specialist Elaine Marsh\, a lifelong lover of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. From pristine to polluted and finally restored\, we’ll learn the roles science\, public policy and funding play in this stunning account of man’s checkered history with water quality. Meet in the East Room. \n 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/the-cuyahoga-a-dam-good-story/
LOCATION:GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge\, 2077 Newton St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44305\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T182019Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Mania
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves real maple syrup! Stop in to discover the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped\, how sap is collected and how it’s boiled down to that sweet amber syrup. Did you know Hudson\, Ohio\, was the birthplace of modern maple syrup production? Enjoy the festivities and — the best part — you can satisfy your sweet tooth by sampling our fresh\, local Liberty Park syrup! \n 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/maple-mania-3-2/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education,Senior Friendly,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20251110T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T182015Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Mania
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves real maple syrup! Stop in to discover the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped\, how sap is collected and how it’s boiled down to that sweet amber syrup. Did you know that Hudson\, Ohio\, was the birthplace of modern maple syrup production? Enjoy the festivities and — the best part — you can satisfy your sweet tooth by sampling our fresh\, local Liberty Park syrup! \n 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/maple-mania-3-3/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education,Senior Friendly,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20251104T212659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T180015Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Tales Campfire
DESCRIPTION:Why do bears sleep all winter and how did the opossum get his bare tail? Gather around a fire at sunset to hear tales and learn some facts while enjoying s’mores! Meet at the campfire area and bring a camp chair if you’d like.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/animal-tales-campfire/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20260415T132824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132838Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology in Action
DESCRIPTION:Discover how archaeology uncovers hidden stories from the past. Join Summit Metro Parks cultural resources staff to observe and learn about ongoing excavations at the former Wheelock Cuyahoga Acres (WCA)\, a once vibrant\, racially integrated community in Cascade Valley Metro Park.  \nDrop by anytime to observe cultural resources staff at work\, or join guided talks by our archaeologists at 10:30 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.  \nVisitors will gain a deeper appreciation for the people who once called WCA home and the ongoing efforts to preserve and share their legacy.  \nSince 2017\, archaeologists have been investigating the remains of this mid-20th century neighborhood\, focusing on sites like the former homes of the Prather and Johnson families (two Black-owned properties). Through excavation\, research and collaboration with descendants and partners like The University of Akron’s Anthropology Department\, staff have uncovered foundations\, artifacts and personal histories that paint a vivid picture of life along Honeywell Drive. Learn more. 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/archaeology-in-action/
LOCATION:CV/Valley View Area\, 1134 Cuyahoga St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20260105T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T153853Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Nature Center: Furnace Run
DESCRIPTION:Our nature centers are hitting the road! Join us as Brushwood Lodge transforms into a nature center for a day\, complete with activities for all ages including education stations\, a storybook trail\, fishing and an opportunity to shop our pop-up Maple Leaf Gifts. Bring any nature or history questions for our naturalists and cool off with lemonade and watermelon\, while supplies last!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/pop-up-nature-center-furnace-run/
LOCATION:FR/Brushwood Area\, 4955 Townsend Rd.\, Richfield\, OH\, 44286\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education,Spree Credit Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20260105T161757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T145620Z
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SUMMARY:History Hike: Deep Lock Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip back in time to the 1800s to discover over a century of hidden history along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail. Learn where this stone came from\, how it was quarried and where it ended up through stories and images.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/history-hike-deep-lock-quarry/
LOCATION:DLQ/Quarry Trail\, 5779 Riverview Rd.\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
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CREATED:20260105T163502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T145121Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Trek
DESCRIPTION:Take a hike along the 1.2-mile Oxbow Trail as we learn about the surrounding trees and critters and how the trees can tell us about the history of the park.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/tree-trek/
LOCATION:CV/Oxbow Area\, 1135 Cuyahoga St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20260302T213658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161115Z
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SUMMARY:Fossils for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist to explore the stream in search of fossils and learn about the ancient creatures that once called this park home. Follow posted signs to meet in the picnic area for an introduction and to make a fossil of your own to take home. Dress to get wet; closed-toe shoes required.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/fossils-for-kids-3/
LOCATION:FR/Brushwood Area\, 4955 Townsend Rd.\, Richfield\, OH\, 44286\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130456
CREATED:20260302T191427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T180203Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Realm History Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy your hike along the 1.2-mile Seneca Trail as we talk about the history of F.A Seiberling Nature Realm and how it became the amazing park we have today!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/nature-realm-history-hike/
LOCATION:FASN/Nature Realm\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Nature Education
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