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Squirrel Watching

Hike along the 1.4-mile Alder Trail to learn about squirrels and enjoy their antics. A pair of binoculars is recommended. Some pairs will…

GYH/Pioneer Area

Chickadee Drop In & Craft

Drop in to learn about these special winter birds, make a craft and try your luck at hand-feeding the chickadees.

LP/Nature Center
a white breasted nuthatch with blue and gray feathers perches on a tree trunk

Winter Bird Walk

Stroll the picturesque 1.8-mile Seven Ponds Trail to learn about northern species that migrate to Ohio and consider us a tropical winter paradise!…

LP/Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
a squirrel on a branch surrounded by colorful fall leaves

Kinderealm: Squirrels

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about squirrels, the backyard critters we all know because of their playful antics,…

LP/Nature Center
clear water rushes over stones

Beyond the Summit: Speaker Series

Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in Northeast Ohio. From watershed…

SLNC

Winter Wildlife Walk

Come enjoy nature on this 4-mile morning stroll discussing the winter season as we hike to Memorial Parkway and back along the Towpath Trail….

SR/Big Bend Area

Winter Bird Wander

Join a naturalist to look for winter resident birds and discuss why they’re here and how you can support them this winter. Bring binoculars…

CV/Valley View Area

Winter Tree and Shrub ID

Join a naturalist as we learn how to identify several of the trees and shrubs that live in the woodlands of Northeast Ohio. By the end of…

LP/Nature Center
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Date at the Lake

Bring a date and join us for a night of great views and memorable fun. Brush up on your natural history, it’s trivia night! No babysitter?…

SLNC

Sunrise on the Solstice

More sunlight is on the way! Join a naturalist for a reflective and uplifting hike along the banks of the Cuyahoga River to welcome the solstice….

CV/Valley View Area
A book laying open in a field of grass.

Nature Journaling 101

Join a naturalist to learn the basics of nature journaling. Using a journal in the field can enhance observation skills and help foster a…

SR/Chestnut Lodge

Winter Solstice and the Tale of Mother Deer

Join a naturalist as we take a winter solstice walk through luminaries along the 0.25-mile Maple Loop Trail, listening to the folk tale of…

LP/Nature Center