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Kinderealm: April Showers

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions learn how April rains prepare plants and animals for spring. A craft and hike are part of the program….

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 fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Appreciating Trees

Today is Arbor Day! Let’s take time to appreciate our native trees as we hike the 1.3-mile Seneca Trail.

FASN/Visitors Center

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to look for spring wildflowers along portions of Ledges Trail. Enjoy a beverage…

LP/Nature Center

Salamander Stroll

Get to know these mysterious amphibians along the lower trails of Hampton Hills Metro Park. Hopefully we’ll get to see some up close! Bring…

HH/Main Entrance
A blue sky with large, fluffy, white clouds

Pleasant Pheasant Run Hike

Enjoy a mid-morning hike along 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail. Along the way we’ll learn about ring-necked pheasants that were introduced to…

SC/Pheasant Run Area

Spring Wings and Wildflowers

Join a naturalist for a peek at the park district’s Wetmore Conservation Area on portions of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Wetmore Trail…

Wetmore Conservation Area

Fold Your Own Frog

Meet at Pioneer Shelter to learn how to fold your own origami frog. Afterwards we’ll explore the area looking, listening and learning about…

GYH/Pioneer Area
A grassy trail leading through prairie.

Birding the Bog

Join a naturalist to bog around and look for birds! On this 1.6-mile hike, we’ll also discuss how native prairies and wetland environments…

SFB/Prairie Trail
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Spring Migration Warm-Up

Join a naturalist as we get ready for spring migration, warbler season and the Biggest Week in American Birding! We will review the basics…

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Spring Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring during an interactive, seasonal story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly…

LP/Nature Center
A hawk standing on a tree branch.

Spring Bird Stroll

For some folks, spring means birds. We are those folks! Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see which bird species are present during migration….

CV/Valley View Area