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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…

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

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!

DLQ/Quarry Trail
a white owl perched with a blue sky in background

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…

LP/Nature Center
A gravel and dirt path leads through prairie to a forest.

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,…

FASN/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…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Many large kids' picture books.

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…

LP/Nature Center

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!

FASN/Visitors Center

Self-Guided Story Trail: Time to Sleep

Enjoy some crisp winter air while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Time to Sleep.” Look for it along the 2.1-mile Black…

LP/Nature Center

Winter is Alive

Enjoy a wintry hike on the 2.1-mile Black Bear Trail to learn how wildlife survives and thrives in colder temperatures, then enjoy a cup of…

LP/Nature Center
a squirrel on a branch surrounded by colorful fall leaves

Kinderealm: Squirrels

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about squirrels, the backyard critters we all know because of their playful antics,…

FASN/Visitors Center
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to explore late autumn nature along portions of Coyote Run Trail.  Enjoy a warm…

LP/Nature Center
a squirrel on a branch surrounded by colorful fall leaves

Squirrel Watching

Hike along the 1.4-mile Alder Trail to learn about squirrels and enjoy their antics. A pair of binoculars is recommended. Some pairs will…

GYH/Pioneer Area