Self-Guided: Amphibian Life
2026-04-12 00:00 - 2026-04-19 23:59 (America/New_York) | F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning all about our local amphibians. Discover facts about their life cycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through 4/19.

Animal Tales Campfire
2026-04-12 19:30 - 20:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Why do bears sleep all winter and how did the opossum get his bare tail? Gather around a fire at sunset to hear tales and learn some facts while enjoying s’mores! Meet at the campfire area and bring a camp chair if you’d like.

Kinderealm: Marvelous Migration
2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
We invite children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions to join us to learn about the marvels of bird migration! We’ll embark on a journey of our own through activities, a story and a short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 3/1.

Build Your Bird-Friendly Yard
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society and Becca Zak, environmental educator and native plant enthusiast, to learn how to build a bird-friendly space, right in your own yard. We’ll highlight simple, accessible and effective ways to transform your passion for birds into conservation action that best supports backyard bird species and other wildlife neighbors. Meet in the East Room.

Lil' Sprouts
2026-04-16 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 and what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins 3/1.

Homeschoolers: Streams
2026-04-16 10:30 - 12:30 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join a naturalist to learn about the importance of freshwater habitats and the life within them. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet. Registration is required and begins on 3/1.

Good Garden Talks: Creating Soft Landings
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Discover how native plantings under native trees provide critical shelter and habitat for one or more life cycle stages of moths, butterflies and beneficial insects whose numbers are in decline.

Conservation in Action: Bats of Ohio
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join us for the first Conservation in Action Series presentation. Park Biologist Marlo Perdicas will summarize two decades of bat research and discuss the future of these unique and imperiled species.

Self-Guided: Spring Wildflower Walk
2026-04-17 00:00 - 2026-05-03 23:59 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Welcome, spring! Hike the 1.1-mile Ledges Trail through May 3 to discover delicate spring blooms of all shapes, sizes and colors. Interpretive signs will be posted along the way to point out these beauties and guide your learning experience.

Spring Nature Tales
2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring during 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.

Earth Fest Open House
2026-04-18 10:30 - 14:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Get an early start on celebrating Earth Day 2026 and enjoy games, a craft and music. You’ll learn the history of Earth Day, plus easy ways you can live greener and adopt sustainable practices.

Nature Saunter
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a naturalist-led stroll along the 2.1-mile Black Bear Trail to observe and enjoy spring wildflowers and wildlife.

Spring Wildflower Walk
2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | HH/Main Entrance, 2925 Akron Peninsula Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Search for early spring wildflowers alongside a naturalist during a 1.9-mile stroll on Spring Hollow Trail. We will learn how these eager bloomers have specially-adapted to take advantage of a sleeping forest floor. Be prepared for steep, uneven terrain.

Take Home Terrariums
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Learn how to make a simple terrarium to house rolly pollies! Participants will go home with a large glass jar fully furnished for their backyard friends. Afterward, take a short stroll along part of the paved Maple Loop Trail in search of life under logs — it’s bound to be a flippin’ good time! Registration is required and begins on 3/1.

Kids Campfire Stories & S’more
2026-04-19 18:30 - 20:00 | SC/Lake House Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Share stories as the light gets low. Join a naturalist for a classic campfire story and a sweet treat followed by shadow puppets, campfire songs and s’more camp classics. Meet on the beach at the Lake House Area.

Kinderealm: Marvelous Migration
2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
We invite children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions to join us to learn about the marvels of bird migration! We’ll embark on a journey of our own through activities, a story and a short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 3/1.

Earth Day Hike
2026-04-22 16:30 - 18:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Celebrate Earth Day by hiking the 2-mile Meadow Trail with a naturalist. Along the way, we will explore all there is to appreciate about nature including blooms, birds and more. We will also discuss how you can do your part to protect our beautiful world.

Spring Wildflowers at Sunset
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | ONW/Deer Run Trail, 2550 Martin Rd., Bath, OH, 44333, United States
Join a naturalist along the challenging 2-mile Deer Run Trail as we explore the forest in search of spring ephemerals at sunset. We’ll learn some identification tips and the cultural history of these small but mighty plants.

Wildlife History Hike
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Celebrate Earth Day on a 1-mile hike through Cascade Valley Metro Park. We will take a look at the rich past, present state and optimistic future of wildlife in our area, thanks to the conservation efforts right here in our parks.

Friday Night Frogs
2026-04-24 20:00 - 21:30 | SFB/Prairie Trail, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp., OH, 44312, 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.

Young Birders: Warblin' Warblers
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | FASN/Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us and learn about the commotion in the tree canopy through a short presentation and warbler walk. An adult companion is required to remain for the entirety of the program.

Spring Wildflowers and Their Bees
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist as we walk the ledges in search of spring wildflowers and their friends, the specialist bees. Learn about the interdependence between wildflowers and bees and why you only see “queen” bumblebees this time of the year.

Vital Vernal Pools
2026-04-25 20:00 - 21:00 | SC/Pheasant Run Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Meet in Pheasant Run Shelter to learn about the formation and richness of an essential and ephemeral spring habitat: the vernal pool. Afterward, join a short hike to listen to the frogs that flock to these pools.

Birds and Blooms
2026-04-26 09:30 - 11:00 | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
New and experienced birdwatchers are invited to stroll the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail in search of songbirds and wildflowers painting the forest with a long-awaited splash of color. Binoculars are recommended; some will be available to borrow.

Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet
2026-04-26 12:30 - 13:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Get up-close with the animal ambassadors that call the visitors center home! We’ll learn about each critter, enjoy tabletop activities and learn about how you can be a local wildlife hero right in your own back yard! Meet in the auditorium.

Migration Madness
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist as we get ready for spring migration, warbler season and the Biggest Week in American Birding! We will review the basics of warbler identification, along with other spring migrants. There will be several specimens preserved by taxidermy to provide a bird’s eye view of the many species that will be migrating through in the coming weeks. This program is designed for all levels of birding experience.

Homegrown Habitat: Frogs & Snakes
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 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, discover ways to garden alongside amphibians and reptiles. From toad abodes to rock gardens, there are lots of ways to embrace our scaly and slimy friends at home!

Drive-In Astronomy Night
2026-04-30 20:30 - 22:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist for a drive-in style program on the science and history of our night sky. Learn what a lightyear is, why stars twinkle and how to navigate the night sky by looking for planets, constellations and other objects. You will be in your car just like the old drive-in movies, enjoying popcorn while listening through your car radio. Arrive early to get a good parking spot! Weather permitting, we will scan the sky to see what might be visible after the presentation.

Wildflower Walk
2026-05-01 09:00 - 10:30 | ONW/Deer Run Trail, 2550 Martin Rd., Bath, OH, 44333, United States
Venture into the world of spring wildflowers with a naturalist on the 2-mile Deer Run Trail. We will learn how these beautiful blooms are specially adapted to take advantage of a sleeping forest floor. Be prepared for steep, uneven terrain.

Flower Moon Night Hike
2026-05-01 20:30 - 22:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Hike the 2-mile Meadow Trail under the light of the Flower Moon! This full moon symbolizes growth and transformation, and it will light our path as we talk about nocturnal critters, gaze at constellations and listen for owls.
