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. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).

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Campfire Open House

Join us for “snow” much winter fun! Toast marshmallows over a fire for s’mores, try your hand at feeding the chickadees and hit the trail…

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Snowy Storytime

Gather ’round the campfire with a naturalist to read a winter-themed story (or two) for little ones! Hot cocoa will be provided, but be sure…

FASN/Campfire Area

Winter Weather Hike

Have a relaxing walk on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. Take time to listen to the absence or abundance of sound that is found during this season….

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area

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

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
a group of black bodied, white beaked american coots float in blue water

Coffee With the Birds

Join a naturalist to see the birds on the lake from the comfort of Summit Lake Nature Center. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll…

SLNC
Two ducks swimming side by side on calm blue water, one with a reddish-brown head and the other with mottled brown feathers

Duck Pond in Paper

Learn what makes Summit Lake an amazing home for waterfowl in the winter while making your own origami duck and paper pond diorama.

SLNC

Howling at the Moon

Join a naturalist as we enjoy the winter glow of the Wolf Moon. We will walk the 1.2-mile paved Coyote Run Trail and discuss facts, myths…

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

New Year Bird Walk

New year, new checklist! Grab your binoculars and a field guide, then hit the trail with a naturalist in a collective pursuit of the “January…

CV/Valley View Area

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

Signs of Life Hike

Join a naturalist as we hike about a mile along the Towpath Trail to look for evidence of life that thrives in the winter. We’ll look for…

SR/Big Bend Area
an orange and black butterfly spreads its wings on purple flowers

Building for Biodiversity

Monarch waystations and rain gardens make great additions to your Wild Back Yard! Discover their unique roles in supporting biodiversity and…

LP/Nature Center