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Jack-O’-Lantern Hike

Learn the lore of the glow-in-the-dark Jack-o’-lantern mushroom then hit the trail in search of it and other wonders of the night. Flashlights…

GYH/Main Entrance
A grassy trail leading through prairie.

Husks & Hiking

Take a hike on the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail as fall comes into full force! We’ll talk about what happens to flowers that are past their season…

SFB/Prairie Trail
Two bats rest next to one another.

Spooky “Tails” Around the Campfire

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…

FASN/Nature Realm
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Deeper Into the Quarry Hike

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…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
Many large kids' picture books.

Stone Soup

Sharing really is caring. Bring your little ones to Pioneer Shelter for a classic story and cooking activity.

GYH/Pioneer Area
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Fall Foliage Hike

Take a trek on the 1.9-mile Spring Hollow Trail alongside a naturalist to earn Fall Hiking Spree credit while enjoying the beautiful autumn…

HH/Main Entrance
acorns and brown leaves lay upon dirt

Kinderealm: Acorns

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn how the small acorn plays a mighty role in our forests through stories, crafts…

LP/Nature Center
A common loon with black-and-white plumage and red eyes swims on a lake, holding a freshly caught fish in its beak

Loons for the Loon-Lovers

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society and Professor of Biological Sciences at Ohio Northern University Jay Mager to discover the life history…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Homeschoolers: Leave the Leaves

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Ever wondered what might be hiding in the leaf litter? Let’s learn why you should leave the leaves this fall…

FASN/Visitors Center
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Birding on the Towpath

Join a naturalist for birding along the accessible Towpath Trail. Bird expert or total novice, all are welcome! Binoculars will be available…

TT/Clinton Trailhead
A spotted sandpiper with brown and white plumage stands at the edge of a shallow, algae-covered pond, surrounded by soft sunlight and scattered feathers

Bird Nerds: Shorebird Basics

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two bats rest next to one another.

Self-Guided: Bats

Come learn all about our native, flying mammals: bats! Hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail through October 26 to learn all about our…

CV/Valley View Area