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A dirt trail leading to a suspension bridge in the woods.

Self-Guided: Wild Wonder

Does nature fill you with whimsy? Do you experience bouts of childlike wonder? No matter your age, let loose and explore the natural world…

FASN/Nature Realm
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash

It’s a birthday party and you’re invited! Join us for an open house to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the nature center’s grand opening….

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 weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…and…

SLNC
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Pruning and Disease Management

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn about proper plant pruning and disease management in the vegetable…

Lover’s Lane Community Garden
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Firefly Fireworks

Enjoy nature’s bioluminescent fireworks this holiday! Learn about this charismatic insect through engaging activities, then catch some fireflies…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area

Reptiles of Summit Metro Parks

Several different turtles, skinks and nonvenomous snakes call Summit County home, with many living in our parks. Discover why these magnificent…

LP/Nature Center

Self-Guided Story Trail: Some Bugs

Enjoy fun and exploration while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Some Bugs.” This experience will be available along…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
A close-up of rugged tree bark.

Trees for Kids

Kids and their adult companions join a naturalist to learn about trees through fun outdoor activities! We will start in the shelter to make…

LP/Nature Center

Kinderealm: Snakes

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our slithery friend: the snake! We’ll go over some amazing adaptations that…

FASN/Visitors Center

Buck Moon Hike

Set out for a 1.2-mile hike on Pheasant Run Trail to discover the curious connections between the season and Ohio’s largest herbivore.

SC/Pheasant Run Area
Many large kids' picture books.

Summer Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive summer-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring…

LP/Nature Center