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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Beaver Moon Hike

Join a naturalist for a leisurely stroll on the towpath trail to explore how beavers shaped the landscape and history of the western reserve.

TT/Botzum Trailhead
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Last Chance Spree Hike

Join a naturalist to explore nature and history with one last Fall Hiking Spree hike along the 1.1-mile Ledges Trail.

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Self-guided Story Trail: The Mitten

Bundle up for some exercise and fun exploration on the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail with a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Mitten.”…

LP/Nature Center
Paper organized in a spiral pattern.

Kinderealm: Winter’s Canvas

Winter’s not all white! Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about nature’s unique winter palette and create crafts with…

SLNC

Winter Bird ID

Enjoy a sit-down presentation and learn to identify common resident and migratory winter birds. We’ll also cover avian appreciation and how…

FASN/Visitors Center

Downy Woodpecker Hike

Enjoy a wintry walk on the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail, where we’ll look for the small woodpeckers that live in the area’s beech-maple woods…

WH/Downy Loop Trail

Overwintering Wonders

Ever wonder where our insects and animals go in the winter? Let’s find out through this presentation and craft!

FASN/Nature Realm

Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens make the best wreaths and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also…

LP/Nature Center
A woodpecker sitting on an angled tree branch.

Bird Nerds: Threats and Conservation

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

Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens make the best wreaths and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also…

LP/Nature Center

Fox Den Paper Craft

Get cozy with some hot coco or tea and prepare for winter by learning about the intricacies of a fox’s den. We will craft our own origami…

Self-Guided: Winter Birds

Enjoy this self guided hike from the 8th – 15th. Hike along the 0.6 mile Cherry trail as you learn all about the variety of birds that can…

FASN/Nature Realm