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UID:10003214-1716026400-1716026400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Inviting Biodiversity to Your Back Yard
DESCRIPTION:What do butterflies\, birds\, fireflies and even salamanders have in common? They all need food\, water\, shelter and space to thrive. We'll discuss best practices to turn your back yard of any size into a well-rounded wildlife oasis for a variety of beloved native animals using a combination of native plants and wildlife-friendly features.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/inviting-biodiversity-to-your-back-yard/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
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UID:10003288-1716026400-1716026400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Native Plant Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kick off summer by welcoming wildlife into your yard with beautiful\, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native plant nurseries to learn more about the vital role of native plants in our ecosystem. Browse a wide variety of plants available for purchase or attend an educational session to better understand how to incorporate native plants into your landscaping. Presented by Wayside Furniture.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/3rd-annual-native-plant-festival/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education,Special Events,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192718Z
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UID:10003211-1716030000-1716030000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Bird Buffet
DESCRIPTION:Birdseed is not the only way to feed back yard birds! Did you know it takes over 6\,000 caterpillars to feed one clutch of chickadees? Join a naturalist to discover how native plants can attract delicious insects to your back yard and create a diverse backyard bird buffet!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/backyard-bird-buffet/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192802Z
UID:10003226-1716033600-1716033600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Bird Nerds: Mating
DESCRIPTION: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. This month\, we will peek through the curtains and discover how birds make more birds.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/bird-nerds-mating/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192719Z
UID:10003213-1716037200-1716037200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Using Native Plants for Soft Landings
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the native plants that provide critical shelter and habitat for one or more life cycle stages of moths\, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Consider adding these plants below trees in your own Wild Back Yard!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/using-native-plants-for-soft-landings/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192941Z
UID:10003268-1716112800-1716112800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Bug Hunt for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the insect world up close and personal! Remember to bring your own curiosity\, but bug jars\, sweep nets and other items will be provided. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/bug-hunt-for-kids/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T193118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193118Z
UID:10003321-1716123600-1716123600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Storytime in the Parks: Silly Geese
DESCRIPTION:Stay silly this spring! You and your 2 to 5 year olds will enjoy a goose-themed story\, craft\, games and short hike.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/storytime-in-the-parks-silly-geese/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T060000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192937Z
UID:10003264-1716357600-1716357600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Self-Guided: Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:Come learn all about what reptiles might be right around the corner as you hike the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail through May 31. From ponds full of turtles to snakes under logs\, explore what makes these scaly creatures so unique.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/self-guided-reptiles/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T193101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193101Z
UID:10003309-1716373800-1716373800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kinderealm: Ladybugs
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will enjoy a game\, craft\, story and song centered around a much-loved critter that some cultures believe brings good luck: the ladybug! A short walk will be included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kinderealm-ladybugs-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192936Z
UID:10003262-1716404400-1716404400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Meet Me in the Garden: Gardening as We Age
DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Akgerman\, disability services coordinator at Ohio AgrAbility and OSU Extension for this month's session. Learn about good body mechanics\, ergonomic gardening tools\, safe lifting\, sun safety\, universal design and ideas for adapting your current work habits. We will review tools and structures that will help you continue gardening productively and safely as your abilities change.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/meet-me-in-the-garden-gardening-as-we-age/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192700Z
UID:10003206-1716478200-1716478200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-in-the-garden-14/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192957Z
UID:10003275-1716546600-1716546600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Spring Nature Tales
DESCRIPTION:Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring in an interactive\, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun\, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the nature play area after the program.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/spring-nature-tales-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192841Z
UID:10003239-1716649200-1716649200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Swallow Swarm
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever seen a bird dig? Bank swallows do! Join a naturalist to learn about their behaviors and see them as they return to their nests above the Cuyahoga.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/swallow-swarm/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T193108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193108Z
UID:10003319-1716728400-1716728400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Insect Safari
DESCRIPTION:Go on safari to sweep for beautiful and bizarre insects in the tall grasses alongside the trail.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/insect-safari/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192918Z
UID:10003251-1716922800-1716922800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Bert Szabo Legacy Address with Jim McCormac
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate biodiversity and beyond with photographer and naturalist-extraordinaire Jim McCormac. Honoring the legacy of Bert Szabo\, the park district's first naturalist\, with the idea that "the more of us who care\, the more likely that our natural world will survive\," Jim will inspire us to protect and enhance Ohio birds and biodiversity. Come ready to transform passion into action. Meet inside Himelright Lodge.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/bert-szabo-legacy-address-with-jim-mccormac/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240510T134555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T134555Z
UID:10000433-1716978600-1716978600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kinderealm: Ladybugs
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will enjoy a game\, craft\, story and song centered around a much-loved critter that some cultures believe brings good luck: the ladybug! A short walk will be included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kinderealm-ladybugs/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T193104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193104Z
UID:10003314-1717063200-1717063200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Wetland Wildflowers Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hike the rich wetlands of Firestone's 1.1-mile Redwing Trail to learn about and enjoy spring's early blooming flowers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/wetland-wildflowers-walk/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192621Z
UID:10003199-1717083000-1717083000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-in-the-garden-9/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192940Z
UID:10003267-1717169400-1717169400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Color Hunt Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a short hike while we search for all the colors of the rainbow! Along the way\, we'll chat about the science behind colors in nature
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/color-hunt-hike/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T060000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192956Z
UID:10003273-1717308000-1717308000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Some Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some fun and exploration while following a self-guided story trail based on the book\, “Some Bugs.” This experience will be available along the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail through June 30.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/self-guided-storybook-trail-some-bugs/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193100Z
UID:10003306-1717329600-1717329600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Families with young children can bring a favorite teddy bear\, blankets\, and picnic lunches to enjoy a fun afternoon as we learn all about bears native to Ohio and complete fun bear-related activities. A prize will be awarded to the best pre-decorated bear! In the event of inclement weather\, this program will be moved indoors.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/teddy-bear-picnic/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192821Z
UID:10003231-1717410600-1717410600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Fun Facts for Kids
DESCRIPTION:How do frogs survive frigid winters? Can toads give you warts? Which Ohio mammal has the most teeth? Join a naturalist on a 1.2-mile scavenger hunt along Downy Loop Trail for the answers to these questions and more!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/fun-facts-for-kids/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192620Z
UID:10003196-1717578000-1717578000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Halcyon Days of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Join a bird walk along the waters of the Tuscarawas in search of the enigmatic belted kingfisher. Together we will discover the oddities and eccentricities of how this bird behaves\, and how its bizarre behavior inspired myths and sayings from ancient Greece to the Americas.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/halcyon-days-of-summer/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192823Z
UID:10003235-1717583400-1717583400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kinderealm: Trees
DESCRIPTION:Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about trees and the beautiful lives they live. A craft and short walk are included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kinderealm-trees-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192642Z
UID:10003205-1717687800-1717687800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-in-the-garden-13/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192641Z
UID:10003204-1717696800-1717696800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Weed & Water Management in the Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn weed management and proper watering techniques for your vegetable garden. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will be held indoors.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-weed-water-management-in-the-vegetable-garden-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T070000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192940Z
UID:10003266-1717743600-1717743600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Early Morning Hike
DESCRIPTION:Rise and shine! Get an early start to the day with a hike along the Cuyahoga River. We'll chat along the way about the early birds\, bugs and other wildlife that might be awake.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/early-morning-hike/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192755Z
UID:10003225-1717840800-1717840800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:O'Nature Goods of O'Neil Woods
DESCRIPTION:Hike the beautiful yet challenging Deer Run Trail with a naturalist to learn about the natural and historical goods these two hilly miles have to offer.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/onature-goods-of-oneil-woods/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T192956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192956Z
UID:10003272-1717851600-1717851600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Tent Camping for Families
DESCRIPTION:Families with children under 14 are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience. Activities include guided nature activities\, a campfire\, s'mores and games. Please bring your own camping equipment\, including food\, sleeping gear\, toiletries and chairs. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials during registration\, available while supplies last.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/tent-camping-for-families-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Recreation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132429
CREATED:20240711T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193100Z
UID:10003307-1717878600-1717878600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Night Creatures Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring a flashlight to hike along the 2.2-mile Indian Spring Trail during sunset to help us see what creatures may be out and about as darkness settles in around us!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/night-creatures-hike/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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