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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A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Fall Migration Bird Walk

Hike with a naturalist to spot tricky fall warblers and other neotropical migrants on their journey south. Along the way, discover how bird…

CV/Valley View Area

Planting the Future with Akron Garden Club

Join us for a presentation exploring the rich history and collaborative efforts of Summit Metro Parks and the Akron Garden Club (AGC). You’ll…

CV/Valley View Area
A hand gently holding up a flower that has gone to seed.

Back Yards Gone Wild: Seed Collecting

Join a naturalist to learn how to start beautiful, beneficial native plants from seed, including collection, storage and propagation, then…

LP/Nature Center
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Kinderealm: Fungi

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions can explore the fascinating secret world of fungi. Program includes a hike and craft. Please make…

LP/Nature Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

SLNC
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Homeschoolers: Fantastic Fungi

Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12: Join us to explore the complex and fascinating world of fungi – organisms vital to all life on earth. Registration…

LP/Nature Center
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Homeschoolers: Fantastic Fungi

Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12: Join us to explore the complex and fascinating world of fungi – organisms vital to all life on earth. Registration…

LP/Nature Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown 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 last…

SLNC
A black moth with and orange and blue head resting on a leaf.

Moths of Fall

Join a naturalist as we discover the moths of fall. Learn why moths are a critical piece of the ecosystem and how to use native plants to…

LP/Nature Center
An up-close photo of an owl's head.

Bird Nerds: Intelligence

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join us in this lively series for a fun, approachable discussion on a new bird topic each month….

FASN/Visitors Center
A grassy trail leading through prairie.

Wildflower Wind Down

Fall is fast approaching! Let’s soak up the last day of summer and observe wildflowers as they wind down for the season.

SFB/Prairie Trail
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Fall Woodland Mushrooms

A walk in the woods can reveal wonders of nature otherwise overlooked. Hike with a naturalist to discover the beauty, variety and interesting…

LP/Nature Center