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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Senior Saunter

Whether you're a senior by age or just want to appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace, join us for a short walk to enjoy the sights,…

Inviting Biodiversity to Your Back Yard

What do butterflies, birds, fireflies and even salamanders have in common? They all need food, water, shelter and space to thrive. We'll…

3rd Annual Native Plant Festival

Kick off summer by welcoming wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native…

Backyard Bird Buffet

Birdseed is not the only way to feed back yard birds! Did you know it takes over 6,000 caterpillars to feed one clutch of chickadees? Join…

Bird Nerds: Mating

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….

Using Native Plants for Soft Landings

Learn about the native plants that provide critical shelter and habitat for one or more life cycle stages of moths, butterflies and other…

Bug Hunt for Kids

Come explore the insect world up close and personal! Remember to bring your own curiosity, but bug jars, sweep nets and other items will be…

Storytime in the Parks: Silly Geese

Stay silly this spring! You and your 2 to 5 year olds will enjoy a goose-themed story, craft, games and short hike.

Self-Guided: Reptiles

Come learn all about what reptiles might be right around the corner as you hike the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail through May 31. From ponds…

Kinderealm: Ladybugs

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…

Meet Me in the Garden: Gardening as We Age

Join Laura Akgerman, disability services coordinator at Ohio AgrAbility and OSU Extension for this month's session. Learn about good…

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…