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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Hike Among Bluebells

Enjoy a hike along the river with a naturalist in hopes of seeing bluebells and other wildflowers along the way. Hiking shoes and long pants…

2370 Everett Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Summit Lake History Hike

Without Summit Lake Akron would not be the city we know today. Take a walk around the lake to explore the many roles it has played in our…

SLNC
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Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

SLNC

Wandering for Warblers Field Trip

Join naturalists for an all-day exploration of the “Warbler Capital of the World” during the Biggest Week in American Birding. The tour…

FASN/Nature Realm

Creatures of the Night

Enjoy a 1.1-mile nighttime hike on Redwing Trail while learning about a few of the amazing creatures that prefer the cover of darkness. Flashlights…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
A goldfinch stands on top of a cluster of coneflowers.

Morning Meadow Hike

Join a naturalist to hike and bird along the 2-mile Meadow Trail. Along the way, we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for spring migrants and…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
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Kinderealm: Turtles

It’s turtle time! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn about our scaly, shelled friends through a story, craft and more….

FASN/Visitors Center
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Homeschoolers: More than Just Something Fishy!

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 will learn about freshwater lakes and the creatures that call them home, how to protect and enjoy these aquatic…

FR/Brushwood Area
Two hands hold out a green and yellow fish.

Homeschoolers: More than Just Something Fishy!

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 will explore freshwater lakes and the creatures that call them home, learn how to protect and enjoy these aquatic…

FR/Brushwood Area

Homegrown Habitats: From the Ground Up

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to re-wild your home landscape….

FASN/Visitors Center
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Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace and admire the beauty beyond daffodils that the 0.6-mile Daffodil Trail has to offer. Enjoy a…

FR/Daffodil Trail

Friday Night Frogs

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.

SR/Big Bend Area