Kids in the Garden
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest . . . and enjoy! We’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron to swap some plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and contained in pots. Vegetables, herbs and native plants are preferred, but all plants are welcome! All are encouraged to attend, even without plants to share. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.

Spring Nature Tales
2026-05-08 10:30 - 11:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
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.

Friday Night Frogs
2026-05-08 20:30 - 22:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Venture out on a night hike in search of frogs and discover the important roles amphibians play in our world. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight.

Birding Liberty Park
2026-05-09 08:30 - 16:00 | LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area, 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join naturalists for a guided birding tour of Liberty Park, one of the park district’s two Audubon Important Bird Areas. Designed for both new and experienced birders, this day-long outing begins at the Pond Brook Conservation Area before continuing to Black Bear Trail (Twinsburg Ledges Area). Bring a lunch and enjoy a break at the nature center with time to review the morning’s sightings, then head to Seven Ponds Trail (Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve) and conclude at Tinkers Creek State Park. Bird lists and binoculars will be provided. Participants provide their own transportation; optional carpooling is encouraged. Be prepared for hiking on natural-surface trails. Restrooms are available at three of the four stops.

Bird Nerds: Red-Winged Blackbird
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Bird enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome to join us for a deep dive into one of Ohio’s most recognizable species each month. You see them. You love them. But how well do you really know them? After our indoor presentation, those interested can join for a guided birding walk.

Wildflower Walk
2026-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | GYH/Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Spring is here and it’s time to look for wildflowers! Join a naturalist to explore this beautiful wetland area as nature begins to bloom.

Back Yards Gone Wild: Gardening on a Budget
2026-05-10 14:00 - 15:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Native plant gardening doesn’t have to be expensive! Join fellow gardeners for a discussion of how to get the best bang for your buck — learn about local sales, how to start plants successfully from seed or cuttings and how to split mature plants through hands-on demonstrations. We’ll end with a plant swap, so bring any cuttings, starts or seeds from your yard, labeled in containers, to share.

Self-Guided: Dragonflies
2026-05-13 06:00 - 2026-05-27 23:00 | GYH/Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Earn Spree for All credit while learning about dragonflies at your own pace with this self-guided hike to Alder Pond and back.

Kinderealm: Beavers
2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:30 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Splash! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can come learn all about big-tailed, buck-toothed, busy beavers through a story, craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 4/1.

Wandering for Warblers Field Trip
2026-05-15 06:00 - 18:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join naturalists for an all-day exploration of the “Warbler Capital of the World” during the Biggest Week in American Birding. The tour bus will depart at 6 a.m. for the famed Magee Marsh and other birding hotspots, returning at 6 p.m. Be prepared for extensive walking on boardwalks and trails. Dress for variable weather conditions. Pack lunch, beverages, snacks, binoculars and a camera. Cost: $75 per person. Registration is required and begins 4/1. All sales are final.

Moon Gardening for Nocturnal Creatures
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:30 | MF/Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH, 44262, United States
From flickering fireflies to dancing bats and marvelous moths (butterflies of the night) — how can you use native plants to make your back yard more inviting to our nocturnal neighbors? We’ll talk night-blooming flowers, habitat features, firefly-friendly yards and more.
This program takes place during the Native Plant Festival.

Gardening in the Shade: Natives That Will Thrive
2026-05-16 11:30 - 12:30 | MF/Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH, 44262, United States
Join a naturalist as we discuss planning a shade garden using native plants that naturally thrive in low-light environments such as under trees, along buildings and in wooded settings. We will also discuss different types of shade, plant selection, soil preparation, water requirements and basic planting techniques.
This program takes place during the Native Plant Festival.

Wildlife Trek
2026-05-17 15:30 - 17:00 | F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Spring has sprung and summer is on the way! Join a naturalist as we take a hike along the canal and around the pond to see what critters might be stirring.

C-Change Conversations
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Akron-Summit County Public Library – Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, 44326, United States
The Akron Garden Club, in association with the Akron-Summit County Public Library and Summit Metro Parks, invites the community to a special evening program featuring Kathleen Biggins, founder of C-Change Conversations. C-Change Conversations is a nationally recognized, non-partisan educational initiative designed to help audiences better understand the science and real-world impacts of climate change. Through an engaging multimedia presentation, Biggins explores how climate change affects our health, economy and natural resources — and highlights practical, science-based solutions.

Self-Guided: Birds & Blooms
2026-05-19 00:00 - 2026-05-28 23:59 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Spring migration has reached its peak! Take a walk through the Rock & Herb Garden between May 19 and May 28 to learn about how native plants help birds all year long.

Kinderealm: Beavers
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States

Inspiring Spiders Tickle My Fancy
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society and honor Bert Szabo, their first interpretive naturalist, as we welcome retired Interpretive Naturalist Pat Rydquist and dig deeper into the web of spiders! After attending an Ohio Sea Grant Conference on Gibraltar Island in Lake Erie last summer with Dr. Rich Bradley, author and renowned spider specialist at The Ohio State University, Pat is inspired to share the life and value of spiders in the hopes others will appreciate their beauty and worth.

Lil' Sprouts
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening and nature. Each class will be centered on what’s happening in nature as well as what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins 4/1.

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron to swap plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and contained in pots. Vegetables, herbs and native plants are preferred, but all plants are welcome. All are encouraged to attend, even without plants to share. Meet in the Community Garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held inside Goodyear Heights Lodge.

Conservation in Action: Smooth Greensnakes
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join researcher and herpetologist Jason Bracken to learn about the fascinating lives of state endangered smooth greensnakes. Jason has been studying this species for 5 years throughout Ohio and has insight into their behavior, distribution, abundance and genetic diversity.

Friday Night Frogs
2026-05-22 20:30 - 22:00 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States

Young Birders: Thrush Rush
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | FR/Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield, OH, 44286, United States
Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join naturalists who are “veery” excited about this fascinating group of birds! Learn about family Turdidae through a short presentation and bird walk. An adult companion is required to remain for the entirety of the program.

Nature Saunter
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:30 | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace on a meander to observe birds and other signs of spring along portions of Quarry Trail.

Spring Bird Walk
2026-05-24 08:00 - 10:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Join a naturalist for birding along the beautiful 2-mile Meadow Trail. As we walk through forests, wetlands and prairies, we will learn what might be found in each habitat this time of year and how to identify them. Several extra pairs of binoculars will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Blooms by Blacklight
2026-05-24 21:00 - 22:00 | SC/Pheasant Run Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Take a peek just beyond the visible spectrum as we explore spring wildflowers the way pollinators do on the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail.

Kinderealm: Beavers
2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States

Beyond the Summit: Summit Lake Fish Biodiversity
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in Northeast Ohio. From watershed health to fishing best practices, each talk offers community members the chance to learn from experts shaping the future of our water resources. This month’s guest joins us from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife to talk about Summit Lake fish biodiversity.

Homegrown Habitat: Mammal Management
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us and learn how to rewild your home landscape. This month, we’re talking mammals. Love ’em or hate ’em, they too are part of your Wild Back Yard. We’ll discuss strategies to manage mammals alongside best practices to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

Early Bird Gets the Worm Hike
2026-05-29 08:00 - 09:00 | SC/Pheasant Run Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Start your day right with a hike on the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail to learn about the amazing habits and abilities of the American robin.
