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 coyote stands in low grass.

Tracking: The Art of Seeing

Join a naturalist to discover what is making tracks in the snow, nibbling the twigs and leaving other clues behind. Learn the tips and tricks…

LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Environmental Justice and Equity

Join us for a discussion on environmental justice and how the movement impacts our green spaces and policies in Northeast Ohio and beyond.

SLNC
A fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Kinderealm: Frozen Frogs

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adaptations. This program includes a craft, story…

FASN/Nature Realm
Many large kids' picture books.

Winter Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive, winter-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring…

LP/Nature Center
A goldfinch stands on top of a cluster of coneflowers.

Bird Feeders 101

Join a naturalist at our bird-feeding window to examine the many types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds right to your back…

FASN/Visitors Center
A woodpecker sitting on an angled tree branch.

Coffee With The Birds

Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding…

LP/Nature Center

Glacial Past

Ohio has an intriguing past, especially when it comes to the cold. Join a naturalist for a presentation and hike of the grounds to learn all…

FASN/Visitors Center

Wonders of Winter Hike

Venture out into winter’s cold for a naturalist-led hike on the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail to explore what makes the season so special.

GYH/Pioneer Area

Snowbird Saunter

Spring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a 2-mile bird walk along Chippewa Trail with a special focus…

SC/Big Oak Area

Cardinals and Coffee Hike

Learn about and look for Ohio’s state bird during this wintry hike — they’re easy to spot in white snow! Enjoy hot coffee afterward.

BHT/Boston Heights Lot
A fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Winter Tree ID

Join a naturalist to learn how to recognize trees using the three B’s: bark, buds and branches. Dress appropriately for the weather!

FASN/Visitors Center
colorful wildflowers with a bright blue sky and white clouds in the background

Back Yards Gone Wild: Mason Bee Houses

Join a naturalist for this bimonthly series on welcoming nature into our yards. This month, we will learn about mason bees, essential early-season…

LP/Nature Center