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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Early Spring Migrant Bird Walk

Hike the river corridor in search of early migrating songbirds and discover why we should be listening to the “canaries in the coal mine.”…

Earth Day Wildflower Walk

Join a naturalist as we hike Ledges Trail in celebration of Earth Day! Along the way, we’ll discover the fascinating world of colorful,…

Upcycling for the Earth

Drop in to try your hand at turning one person’s trash into your treasure! In celebration of Earth Day, learn how upcycling can be a fun…

Earth Day for Kids

Earth is such a special place! Come learn why the planet we call home is so unique and how you can help make a difference. There will be educational…

The Presents of Birds with Jen Brumfield

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate their 90th anniversary alongside Akron-born birding legend Jen Brumfield. Learn about…

Kinderealm: Animal Babies

Children ages 3 to 6 can come learn about animal babies emerging in spring with a short lesson, story, and craft. Please make other arrangements…

Meet Me in the Garden: The Influence of Nature on Our Well-Being

Based on the book, "The Well-Gardened Mind," the presenters will explore and share the tremendous influence that nature, plants…

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…

Spring Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring in an interactive, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly…

Friday Night Frogs

Venture out on a night hike in search of frogs and discover the important roles amphibians play in our world. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight.

Weeds in the Wild

No matter how hard we try, all sorts of creeping and climbing greenery sneak into our gardens. However, that's not the only place these…

Spring Bird Walk

Enjoy a walk along Bluebird Trail as we look for and talk about the arriving spring birds. Afterwards we will try our hand at feeding the…