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Moonlit Mythical Madness

Celebrate National Unicorn Day around the campfire as our naturalists tell tales of history’s greatest folktale legends. Are Sasquatch, Mothman…

CV/Oxbow Area

Moon Over Liberty Park

Join a naturalist as we hike the 1.2-mile Coyote Run Trail while learning fun facts about the moon. Telescopes will be available to look for…

LP/Nature Center
The sun setting over a field of goldenrod.

Let’s Go Green: What Is Climate Science?

Join a naturalist for the first program in our monthly Let’s Go Green series as we look into the facts and fiction of climate change and the…

LP/Nature Center
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Self-Guided: Awaiting Warblers

Hike the 0.9-mile Fernwood Trail through April 28 to discover the world of warblers as we await these colorful migrants.

FASN/Visitors Center

Good Garden Talks: Guerrilla Gardening

Neglected, abandoned and unmaintained public spaces can burden any community, but there’s potential for change. Join us in collaboration…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
The outlines of several trees stand in contrast to a purple sky speckled with stars in the background.

Drive-In Astronomy Night

Join a naturalist for a drive-in style program on the science and history of our night sky. Learn what a light year is, why stars twinkle…

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Spring Nature Tales

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

LP/Nature Center

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.

BHT/Young Road Lot
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Bird Nerds: Warbler ID

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

Self Guided: Spring Wildflower Walk

Welcome, spring! Hike the 1.1-mile Ledges Trail through May 3 to discover delicate spring blooms of all shapes, sizes and colors. Interpretive…

LP/Nature Center
A monarch butterfly sitting on goldenrod flowers.

Plant by Numbers: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees & Beyond

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to learn more about how gardeners play a vital role in the development and conservation of habitat…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge

Wildflower Hike

Enjoy a hike along the 1.8-mile Parcours Trail to look for and learn about spring’s early blooms.

GYH/Main Entrance