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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Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Creatures of the Water

Join a naturalist as we learn about the strange yet interesting creatures that live in streams and wetlands. We will discuss several species…
Art supplies, including paintbrushes, chalks, pencils and more.

Creepy Crawly Craft

Don’t get spooked — insects can be cute, too! Drop by to discover some of this season’s creepy crawly creatures and create your own to take…

FASN/Visitors Center
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Autumn Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy this interactive autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring…

LP/Nature Center
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Boots & Birds

Get your hiking boots and binoculars to earn spree credit on this mid-morning bird walk on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail.

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Self-guided Story Trail: Leaf Man

As late fall gives way to winter, enjoy a self-guided hike based on the book, “Leaf Man” along the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail through November…

WH/Downy Loop Trail

Kinderealm: Who’s Ready for a Nap?

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will explore how some wildlife friends are preparing for long naps to survive the winter. Program…
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Leaves for Little Ones

Join a naturalist for all things leaves, including a read aloud of Lois Ehlert’s “Leaf Man”. Following the story, we will take a short hike…

FASN/Visitors Center
The sun setting over a field of goldenrod.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail. Enjoy a beverage and nature conversation afterward.

LP/Nature Center

Nature Trivia Night

So you think you know nature? Grab your crew of 2-6 adults, and compete against other teams to prove yourselves at the return of SMP’s nature-themed…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge

Geology of the Ledges

Take a step back in time and learn about the geology of the Twinsburg Ledges. Learn how they were created, what they are made of, and their…

LP/Nature Center

Self-Guided: Scat and Tracks

Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through November 20th to explore the secrets of identifying wildlife using only what they leave behind.

FASN/Nature Realm
An up-close photo of an owl's head.

Owl Prowl

Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike along the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail in search of owls. Learn some common owl calls, where to spot…

WH/Downy Loop Trail