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Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I

Enjoy a walk along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book The Earth & I. This experience will be available through October 26.

Self-Guided: Bats

Come learn all about our native, flying mammals: bats! Hike along the .6-mile Cherry Lane Trail through October 26 to learn all about our flying friends as they begin to hibernate for the season.

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 that can be used to read the forested landscape.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Glacial Geology of Summit County

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.

Howl-O-Ween at the Moon

Join a naturalist at dusk to discover some of the park’s most elusive and misunderstood residents: coyotes. After a short presentation, take a quiet stroll along the trail to call for these creatures in hopes they will respond.

Fine in the Pines Hike

Learn about the value of pines and several other tree species found along the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail. We’ll also talk about wildlife typically found here and highlights of this park’s history.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Nature Writing Workshop

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a session on writing about nature, cultural history and the environment. Bring work to learn how to reach its full potential or get started on something new. If you bring work, it must follow Verdant Wonders guidelines. Registration is required and begins 10/23.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Spree with Me: Fall Flowers

It’s not too late to finish your hiking spree! Take a lap around the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail to see what remains after fall blooms.

Springfield Bog Metro Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companion will learn about the incredible lives of woodpeckers through a story, craft and outdoor activity. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats and strollers. Registration is required and begins 10/29.

Full Moon Owl Prowl

Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail in search of owls beneath the light of a full moon. Learn some common owl calls, how they are adapted to nighttime life and how to safely spot them. Bring a small flashlight if you wish.

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to look for woodpeckers and other fall wildlife along portions of Downy Loop Trail.  Enjoy a warm beverage and more nature conversation afterward.  

Wood Hollow Metro Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Waterfowl in the Fall

Join a naturalist for a walk at Summit Lake to search for waterfowl as they undergo their fall migration. Binoculars available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Eye Spy & Campfire

Pick up a scavenger hunt list and hit the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail in search of animals, plants, fungi and more. Afterward, stop by the campfire ring to enjoy s’mores and return your completed list for a prize (while supplies last).

Furnace Run Metro Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companion will learn about the incredible lives of woodpeckers through a story, craft and outdoor activity.  Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats and strollers. Registration is required and begins 10/29.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Homeschoolers: Birds

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Dress for the weather and join a naturalist to explore the many forms and methods birds have developed to overcome the challenges of survival. Registration is required and begins 11/6.

Firestone Metro Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Morning Meadow Walk

Take a walk along the 2-mile Meadow Trail as we discuss and observe the meadow on a fine fall morning.

Munroe Falls Metro Park

Autumn Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the Nature Play area after the program.

Liberty Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Bird Nerds: Finch ID

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor presentation, we’ll head out to the field to put our skills to the test. This month, we’ll work through our fantastic finches.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Geology of the Ledges

Join a naturalist as we walk back into time 250 million years ago…long before the dinosaurs! Explore how the ledges in this area were formed and then exposed by the last ice age. Learn why this unique ecosystem is so important. Boots are highly recommended as we will be hiking off-trail.

Liberty Park

Better Than Sleepy Hollow Hike

Surely Ichabod Crane would prefer this glacially formed, scenic 1.9-mile Spring Hollow Trail in Adam Run Valley! Wear hiking boots as the trail crosses several seasonal streams.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Spree With Me: After Work Owl Prowl

Less work, more birding. Escape the office and enjoy a relaxed night hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail for spree credit.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companion will learn about the incredible lives of woodpeckers through a story, craft and outdoor activity.  Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats and strollers. Registration is required and begins 10/29.

Liberty Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Good Garden Talks: Plant Native Trees

Learn how and why adding native trees to your home landscape can transform it into a more welcoming, biodiverse and healthy green refuge benefiting you, your family and wildlife.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Subterranean Secrets of Silver Creek

Hike the 2.0-mile Chippewa Trail and learn about the secrets below our feet including soils, animals, abandoned coal mines and more.

Silver Creek Metro Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Beyond the Summit: Lake Erie Water Quality

Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in northeast Ohio. From watershed health to fishing best practices, each talk offers community members the chance to learn from experts shaping the future of our water resources. This month’s guest joins us from Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve to talk about Lake…

Towpath Trail

An Old Field in Fall

Over 40% of Ohio wildlife depend on “old field” habitats! Learn a little about these special places and then hike the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail to observe life in the field during late fall.

Liberty Park

Date at the Lake

Bring a date and join us for a night of great views and memorable fun. Dress for the weather — we’re campfire cooking! No babysitter? No problem! Drop them off downstairs for a simultaneous kids camping program for ages 5 to 13. Registration is required and begins 11/13.

Towpath Trail

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat

Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Fall Bird Walk

Join a naturalist to bird along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. Whether you’re a birding beginner or an avian expert, we will discuss which species will overwinter in Ohio and tips for identifying them. Several extra pairs of binoculars will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Firestone Metro Park

Back Yards Gone Wild: Woodpecker Feeder Workshop

Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating lives of woodpeckers and how to attract them to your yard. After a short presentation, we’ll bring out the hammers and nails to create a suet feeder to take home. Cost: $10/kit. Registration is required and begins 11/12.

Liberty Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Deep Lock Walk

On the last weekend of the Fall Hiking Spree, join a naturalist for a walk at Deep Lock Quarry as we discuss birds, plants and more!

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Ghosts from the North

Join a naturalist to uncover the secrets of a mysterious winter visitor from the north: the snowy owl. Learn how this fierce predator survives subzero temperatures, raises young and lives in the barren Arctic wilderness. Discover what an “irruption” is, why it happens, and which other owls and raptors migrate to Northeast Ohio for the winter.

Liberty Park

Last Hike

It’s your last chance to finish the Fall Hiking Spree! Join a naturalist on a guided hike on the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop in search of wildlife, then turn in your form at the visitors center to receive your reward!

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

Self-Guided: Winter Birds Discovery

Learn about resident and visiting winter birds at your own pace with this self-guided hike along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. This experience is available through December 18.

Firestone Metro Park

Self-Guided: Winter Birds Discovery

Learn about resident and visiting winter birds at your own pace with this self-guided hike along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. This experience is available through December 18.

Firestone Metro Park

Autumn Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive late autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the Nature Play area after the program.

Liberty Park

Words of the Season: Winter

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a seminar on winter and flowery literature. It will make this frigid season more inviting!

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

Self-Guided: Winter Birds Discovery

Learn about resident and visiting winter birds at your own pace with this self-guided hike along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. This experience is available through December 18.

Firestone Metro Park