Nature Education

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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Amphibian Adventure

Get an up-close experience searching for amphibians and other water-loving creatures. We'll learn what makes them slimy, small and special….

Warbler Warm Up

Join a naturalist as we get ready for warbler season and the Biggest Week in American Birding! We will review the basics of warbler identification…

Virtual: Biggest Week Birds

Join us online to discover the amazing avian journeys that are occurring now, right in our own back yards! We'll meet some migratory…

Peep Peep Peep Hike

Bring a flashlight, wear insect repellent and hike with a naturalist along the 1.6-mile Celebration Trail to listen for one of the first,…

Eye Spy: Hard Mode

SMP's hit trail hunt is back! Hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail any time through May 15 for a challenge in the woods. Remember,…

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron for this weekly gardening program for children of all ages. Each class builds upon the…

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap

Join us to swap some plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and…

Spring Bird Stroll

For some folks, spring means birds. We are those folks! Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see which bird species are passing through during…

Self-Guided Storybook Trail: The Garden Next Door

Enjoy some exercise and fun while following a self-guided story trail based on the book, “The Garden Next Door.” This experience will…

Peak Migration Bird Walk

Happy Biggest Week in American Birding! Hike the 1.6-mile Celebration Trail with a naturalist to spot neotropical migrants on their journeys…

Smartphone Birding

So often our phones take us away from nature, but that doesn't have to be the case! Come for a high-tech bird walk on the 1.4-mile Alder…

Back Yards Gone Wild: Hummingbirds

Join a naturalist for this bimonthly series on welcoming nature into our outdoor spaces. This month, we'll learn about fascinating hummingbirds,…