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UID:10003239-1716649200-1716649200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Swallow Swarm
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever seen a bird dig? Bank swallows do! Join a naturalist to learn about their behaviors and see them as they return to their nests above the Cuyahoga.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/swallow-swarm/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
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CREATED:20240711T193108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193108Z
UID:10003319-1716728400-1716728400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Insect Safari
DESCRIPTION:Go on safari to sweep for beautiful and bizarre insects in the tall grasses alongside the trail.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/insect-safari/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T190000
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UID:10003251-1716922800-1716922800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Bert Szabo Legacy Address with Jim McCormac
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate biodiversity and beyond with photographer and naturalist-extraordinaire Jim McCormac. Honoring the legacy of Bert Szabo\, the park district's first naturalist\, with the idea that "the more of us who care\, the more likely that our natural world will survive\," Jim will inspire us to protect and enhance Ohio birds and biodiversity. Come ready to transform passion into action. Meet inside Himelright Lodge.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/bert-szabo-legacy-address-with-jim-mccormac/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240510T134555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T134555Z
UID:10000433-1716978600-1716978600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kinderealm: Ladybugs
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will enjoy a game\, craft\, story and song centered around a much-loved critter that some cultures believe brings good luck: the ladybug! A short walk will be included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kinderealm-ladybugs/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T193104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193104Z
UID:10003314-1717063200-1717063200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Wetland Wildflowers Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hike the rich wetlands of Firestone's 1.1-mile Redwing Trail to learn about and enjoy spring's early blooming flowers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/wetland-wildflowers-walk/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192621Z
UID:10003199-1717083000-1717083000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-in-the-garden-9/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192940Z
UID:10003267-1717169400-1717169400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Color Hunt Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a short hike while we search for all the colors of the rainbow! Along the way\, we'll chat about the science behind colors in nature
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/color-hunt-hike/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T060000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192956Z
UID:10003273-1717308000-1717308000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Some Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some fun and exploration while following a self-guided story trail based on the book\, “Some Bugs.” This experience will be available along the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail through June 30.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/self-guided-storybook-trail-some-bugs/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193100Z
UID:10003306-1717329600-1717329600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Families with young children can bring a favorite teddy bear\, blankets\, and picnic lunches to enjoy a fun afternoon as we learn all about bears native to Ohio and complete fun bear-related activities. A prize will be awarded to the best pre-decorated bear! In the event of inclement weather\, this program will be moved indoors.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/teddy-bear-picnic/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192821Z
UID:10003231-1717410600-1717410600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Fun Facts for Kids
DESCRIPTION:How do frogs survive frigid winters? Can toads give you warts? Which Ohio mammal has the most teeth? Join a naturalist on a 1.2-mile scavenger hunt along Downy Loop Trail for the answers to these questions and more!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/fun-facts-for-kids/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192620Z
UID:10003196-1717578000-1717578000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Halcyon Days of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Join a bird walk along the waters of the Tuscarawas in search of the enigmatic belted kingfisher. Together we will discover the oddities and eccentricities of how this bird behaves\, and how its bizarre behavior inspired myths and sayings from ancient Greece to the Americas.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/halcyon-days-of-summer/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192823Z
UID:10003235-1717583400-1717583400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kinderealm: Trees
DESCRIPTION:Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about trees and the beautiful lives they live. A craft and short walk are included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kinderealm-trees-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192642Z
UID:10003205-1717687800-1717687800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-in-the-garden-13/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192641Z
UID:10003204-1717696800-1717696800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Weed & Water Management in the Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn weed management and proper watering techniques for your vegetable garden. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will be held indoors.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-weed-water-management-in-the-vegetable-garden-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T070000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192940Z
UID:10003266-1717743600-1717743600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Early Morning Hike
DESCRIPTION:Rise and shine! Get an early start to the day with a hike along the Cuyahoga River. We'll chat along the way about the early birds\, bugs and other wildlife that might be awake.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/early-morning-hike/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192755Z
UID:10003225-1717840800-1717840800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:O'Nature Goods of O'Neil Woods
DESCRIPTION:Hike the beautiful yet challenging Deer Run Trail with a naturalist to learn about the natural and historical goods these two hilly miles have to offer.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/onature-goods-of-oneil-woods/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192956Z
UID:10003272-1717851600-1717851600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Tent Camping for Families
DESCRIPTION:Families with children under 14 are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience. Activities include guided nature activities\, a campfire\, s'mores and games. Please bring your own camping equipment\, including food\, sleeping gear\, toiletries and chairs. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials during registration\, available while supplies last.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/tent-camping-for-families-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193100Z
UID:10003307-1717878600-1717878600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Night Creatures Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring a flashlight to hike along the 2.2-mile Indian Spring Trail during sunset to help us see what creatures may be out and about as darkness settles in around us!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/night-creatures-hike/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192840Z
UID:10003236-1718188200-1718188200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kinderealm: Trees
DESCRIPTION:Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about trees and the beautiful lives they live. A craft and short walk are included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kinderealm-trees-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T193049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193049Z
UID:10003303-1718215200-1718215200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Own Bird
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the vibrant songs and colors of the birds who brighten our skies\, then fold and decorate your own origami birds. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/build-your-own-bird/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192640Z
UID:10003202-1718292600-1718292600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-in-the-garden-12/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192955Z
UID:10003271-1718361000-1718361000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Spring Nature Tales
DESCRIPTION:The end of spring is near! Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive story time focused on the changing seasons. Make it a fun\, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the nature play area after the program.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/spring-nature-tales/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192754Z
UID:10003224-1718452800-1718452800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Bird Nerds: Nesting
DESCRIPTION:Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join us in this lively series for a fun\, approachable discussion on a new bird topic each month. This month\, we'll explore what raising kids looks like for our feathered friends.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/bird-nerds-nesting/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192803Z
UID:10003230-1718539200-1718539200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Father's Day Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the nature center to learn about amazing animal dads! Go on a scavenger hunt around the nature center\, roast a marshmallow over a campfire and make a simple craft to gift to the father figure in your life.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/fathers-day-drop-in/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T193105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193105Z
UID:10003315-1718654400-1718654400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Springfield Bog
DESCRIPTION:Beat the heat and explore the bog as the lights get low. Well take a twilight stroll on the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail and soak in the hip-hop stylings of our froggy friends from the overlooks
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/nature-at-night-springfield-bog/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192938Z
UID:10003265-1718791200-1718791200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids Creek Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist to explore what life is living in our local streams — it's more than you may think! We will hike half of Rock Creek Trail\, then walk in the creek on our return. Closed-toe water shoes are required.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-creek-walk/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T193104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193104Z
UID:10003312-1718877600-1718877600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the longest day of the year with a distance hike of about 3.1 miles through the forest. We'll experience multiple habitats as we walk along portions of the Parcours\, Piney Woods and Alder trails.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/summer-solstice-hike/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192640Z
UID:10003201-1718897400-1718897400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/kids-in-the-garden-11/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192641Z
UID:10003203-1718906400-1718906400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Weed & Water Management in the Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn weed management and proper watering techniques for your vegetable garden. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will be held indoors.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-weed-water-management-in-the-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180735
CREATED:20240711T192919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T192919Z
UID:10003253-1718908200-1718908200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Let's Get Crafty: Knotted Yarn Art
DESCRIPTION:Start a knotted yarn art project with park staff while learning about the history of plant fibers and dyes\, then finish the project at your own pace. Guidance and supplies are included in the registration fee. For crafty people 16 and older. Cost: $10/person. Meet at Maple Beach Shelter.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/lets-get-crafty-knotted-yarn-art/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature Education
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