Summit Metro Parks
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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Self-guided Story Trail: The MittenBundle up for some exercise and fun exploration on the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail with a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Mitten.” This experience is available through December 29.
Liberty Park
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“Bear” Necessities Open HouseDrop in to learn all about our native black bears through education stations, a craft, scavenger hunt and more. While you visit, warm up with a cozy campfire and s’mores. At 2 p.m., all are invited to join a naturalist for an educational hike along the 1.1-mile Ledges Trail to learn even more.
Liberty Park
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Snow Much Fun Open HouseSnow or not, there’s bound to be fun at Liberty Park! Toast a s’more over a fire, try your hand at feeding the chickadees, and hit the trail for a self-guided winter hike. Afterward, stop inside the nature center to warm up at our hot cocoa bar and create a simple winter craft. Weather permitting, […]
Liberty Park
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Winter Nature TalesYoung children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive, winter-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park after the program.
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S’more Birds, Please!Stop by our open-house campfire to make a s’more over the fire, then grab some sunflower seed to feed the chickadees right from your hand!
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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4 events,
Coffee With The BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Drop-In: Coffee With the BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds are taking up residence on our lake this winter. Bring a mug and your bird questions – we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights!
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Jolly for HollyEnjoy a naturalist-led hike on the 1.4-mile Alder Trail as we uncover how hollies keep their leaves year-round.
Goodyear Heights Metro Park
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4 events,
Coffee With The BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Hot Chocolate HikeBring your own favorite hot beverage or help yourself to some of our hot chocolate before we hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail together on a lovely winter morning. Please come dressed for the weather.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Drop-In: Coffee With the BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds are taking up residence on our lake this winter. Bring a mug and your bird questions – we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights! |
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Winter Wildlife WalkCome enjoy nature’s beauty on this morning stroll discussing the winter season. We will explore the wildlife that is active this time of year and look for signs they’ve left behind. Remember to dress for the weather!
Cascade Valley Metro Park
Free
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2 events,
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Wolf Moon HikeJoin 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 named after it. Flashlights not necessary.
Springfield Bog Metro Park
Free
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Full Moon Hike & FireJoin a naturalist as we hike the 1.2-mile paved Coyote Run Trail while learning fun facts about the moon. Afterward, telescopes will be available to look for the man in the moon as we enjoy the warmth of a fire and hot chocolate.
Liberty Park
Free
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1 event,
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Kinderealm: Frozen FrogsChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adaptations. This program includes a craft, story and short walk. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration begins on 1/9.
Free
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Homeschoolers: Year of the SnakeHomeschoolers ages 7 to 12: The Lunar New Year is approaching and 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Let’s learn about these cold-blooded critters and their presence in culture through activities and a meet-and-greet with a real snake. Registration is required and begins on 1/10.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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Homeschoolers: Year of the SnakeHomeschoolers ages 7 to 12: The Lunar New Year is approaching and 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Let’s learn about these cold-blooded critters and their presence in culture through activities and a meet-and-greet with a real snake. Registration begins on 1/10.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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1 event,
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Nature SaunterIf you want to enjoy nature in a leisurely way, join us for nature conversation with a warm beverage by the fire. Weather permitting, we will take a short walk to explore the winter landscape.
Liberty Park
Free
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4 events,
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Snowbird SaunterSpring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a bird hike along the 2-mile Chippewa Trail, with a special focus on our iconic winter migrant: the dark-eyed Junco.
Silver Creek Metro Park
Coffee With The BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Drop-In: Coffee With the BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds are taking up residence on our lake this winter. Bring a mug and your bird questions – we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights! |
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The Birds and the TreesExplore the meadow and forest edge in search of winter birds. Along the way, learn to identify some native trees while discovering the relationship between birds and deciduous forests. Please bring binoculars.
Munroe Falls Metro Park
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Tracking: The Art of SeeingJoin a naturalist to discover what is making tracks in the snow, nibbling the twigs and leaving other clues behind. Learn the tips and tricks of tracking to “see” what is really going on in the lives of animals in winter as we hike the 1.6-mile Buttonbush Trail. Dress for the weather.
Liberty Park
Free
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1 event,
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Environmental Justice and EquityJoin us for a discussion on environmental justice and how the movement impacts our green spaces and policies in Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Towpath Trail
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1 event,
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Kinderealm: Frozen FrogsChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adaptations. This program includes a craft, story and short walk. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration begins on 1/9.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
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Winter Nature TalesYoung children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive, winter-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park after the program.
Liberty Park
Free
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Bird Feeders 101Join a naturalist at our bird-feeding window to examine the many types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds right to your back yard.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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3 events,
Coffee With The BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Glacial PastOhio 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 about the ice age.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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Wonders of Winter HikeVenture out into winter’s cold for a naturalist-led hike on the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail to explore what makes the season so special.
Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Free
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4 events,
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Snowbird SaunterSpring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a 2-mile bird walk along Chippewa Trail with a special focus on our iconic winter migrant: the dark-eyed junco.
Silver Creek Metro Park
Free
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Cardinals and Coffee HikeLearn about and look for Ohio’s state bird during this wintry hike — they’re easy to spot in white snow! Enjoy hot coffee afterward.
Bike and Hike Trail
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Winter Tree IDJoin a naturalist to learn how to recognize trees using the three B’s: bark, buds and branches. Dress appropriately for the weather!
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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2 events,
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Kinderealm: Frozen FrogsChildren ages to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adaptations. This program includes a craft, story and short walk. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration begins on 1/9.
Liberty Park
Free
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Comedy for ClimateSee how today’s comedians are addressing the “hot” topic of global warming and sustainability while making people laugh.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
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Snowy Story TimeWarm up by the campfire as we read a winter-themed story for little ones. Hot cocoa will be provided, but be sure to dress for the weather.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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2 events,
Coffee With The BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Birding Bucket List: Winter ResidentsOhio has favorable winter conditions for many boreal birds! Let’s talk about who you might see on winter vacation this season so you can cross birds off your birding bucket list.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
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Bundle up for some exercise and fun exploration on the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail with a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Mitten.” This experience is available through December 29.
Drop in to learn all about our native black bears through education stations, a craft, scavenger hunt and more. While you visit, warm up with a cozy campfire and s’mores. At 2 p.m., all are invited to join a naturalist for an educational hike along the 1.1-mile Ledges Trail to learn even more.
Snow or not, there’s bound to be fun at Liberty Park! Toast a s’more over a fire, try your hand at feeding the chickadees, and hit the trail for a self-guided winter hike. Afterward, stop inside the nature center to warm up at our hot cocoa bar and create a simple winter craft. Weather permitting, snowshoes will be available for…
Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive, winter-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park after the program.
Stop by our open-house campfire to make a s’more over the fire, then grab some sunflower seed to feed the chickadees right from your hand!
Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Join a naturalist to see which birds are taking up residence on our lake this winter. Bring a mug and your bird questions – we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights!
Enjoy a naturalist-led hike on the 1.4-mile Alder Trail as we uncover how hollies keep their leaves year-round.
Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Bring your own favorite hot beverage or help yourself to some of our hot chocolate before we hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail together on a lovely winter morning. Please come dressed for the weather.
Join a naturalist to see which birds are taking up residence on our lake this winter. Bring a mug and your bird questions – we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights!
Come enjoy nature’s beauty on this morning stroll discussing the winter season. We will explore the wildlife that is active this time of year and look for signs they’ve left behind. Remember to dress for the weather!
Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail. Learn some common owl calls, where to spot them and why they are the perfect predator. Bring a small flashlight if you wish.
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 named after it. Flashlights not necessary.
Join a naturalist as we hike the 1.2-mile paved Coyote Run Trail while learning fun facts about the moon. Afterward, telescopes will be available to look for the man in the moon as we enjoy the warmth of a fire and hot chocolate.
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adaptations. This program includes a craft, story and short walk. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration begins on 1/9.
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: The Lunar New Year is approaching and 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Let’s learn about these cold-blooded critters and their presence in culture through activities and a meet-and-greet with a real snake. Registration is required and begins on 1/10.
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: The Lunar New Year is approaching and 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Let’s learn about these cold-blooded critters and their presence in culture through activities and a meet-and-greet with a real snake. Registration begins on 1/10.
If you want to enjoy nature in a leisurely way, join us for nature conversation with a warm beverage by the fire. Weather permitting, we will take a short walk to explore the winter landscape.
Spring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a bird hike along the 2-mile Chippewa Trail, with a special focus on our iconic winter migrant: the dark-eyed Junco.
Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Join a naturalist to see which birds are taking up residence on our lake this winter. Bring a mug and your bird questions – we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights!
Explore the meadow and forest edge in search of winter birds. Along the way, learn to identify some native trees while discovering the relationship between birds and deciduous forests. Please bring binoculars.
Join a naturalist to discover what is making tracks in the snow, nibbling the twigs and leaving other clues behind. Learn the tips and tricks of tracking to “see” what is really going on in the lives of animals in winter as we hike the 1.6-mile Buttonbush Trail. Dress for the weather.
Join us for a discussion on environmental justice and how the movement impacts our green spaces and policies in Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adaptations. This program includes a craft, story and short walk. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration begins on 1/9.
Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive, winter-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park after the program.
Join a naturalist at our bird-feeding window to examine the many types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds right to your back yard.
Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
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 about the ice age.
Venture out into winter’s cold for a naturalist-led hike on the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail to explore what makes the season so special.
Spring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a 2-mile bird walk along Chippewa Trail with a special focus on our iconic winter migrant: the dark-eyed junco.
Learn about and look for Ohio’s state bird during this wintry hike — they’re easy to spot in white snow! Enjoy hot coffee afterward.
Join a naturalist to learn how to recognize trees using the three B’s: bark, buds and branches. Dress appropriately for the weather!
Children ages to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adaptations. This program includes a craft, story and short walk. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration begins on 1/9.
See how today’s comedians are addressing the “hot” topic of global warming and sustainability while making people laugh.
Warm up by the campfire as we read a winter-themed story for little ones. Hot cocoa will be provided, but be sure to dress for the weather.
Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Ohio has favorable winter conditions for many boreal birds! Let’s talk about who you might see on winter vacation this season so you can cross birds off your birding bucket list.
