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 grassy trail leading through prairie.

Self-Guided: The Best of Prairie Trail

Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.

SFB/Prairie Trail
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Kinderealm: Fungi

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions can explore the fascinating secret world of fungi. Program includes a hike and craft. Please make…

SLNC
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
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for this weekly gardening program for children of all ages. Each class builds upon the last…

SLNC
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Share the Harvest

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn to share the harvest from our community garden. Enjoy a cooking…

SLNC
Many large kids' picture books.

Summer Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can join a naturalist in an interactive story time to explore what’s happening in nature as summer…
Kids drawing fish on large sketch pads.

Nature Drawing for Kids

Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration…

FASN/Visitors Center
Kids drawing fish on large sketch pads.

Virtual: Nature Drawing for Kids

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All you need is a pencil…

Virtual
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are…
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Kinderealm: Fungi

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions can explore the fascinating secret world of fungi. Program includes a hike and craft. Please make…

FASN/Nature Realm
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are…
A close-up of a box turtle's head and red eyes.

Feeding Time

Lettuce, worms, tomatoes and roaches…yum! Learn about conserving local amphibian and reptile species while getting up-close with our animal…

FASN/Visitors Center