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Pine Tree Spree

What makes a forest more than a group of trees? Hike the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail to earn spree credit and discover the positive impacts of…

GYH/Pioneer Area
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Woodland Mushrooms

Join a naturalist on a walk through the woods as we explore the fascinating world of fungi! Discover the diverse shapes, colors and sizes…

FR/Brushwood Area
Two hands hold out a green and yellow fish.

Kinderealm: Fishies

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions can get hooked and learn all about our fishy friends! We will be learning with a story, craft and…

FR/Brushwood Area
Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Macroinvertebrates: More Than Meets the Eye

There’s more beneath the surface than meets the eye. Hiding in streams under rocks and in the sediment, macroinvertebrates make their homes….

SLNC
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Flight Plan: Birds & Beyond

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society and fellow bird enthusiasts to learn more about your local chapter of this national organization. From…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Rock ‘N’ Roll: An Overview of Local Geology

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we examine the rock formations, soil layers and mineral deposits along the Bike &…

BHT/SR 303 Lot
an ant inside a bright yellow flower

Homeschoolers: Amazing Ants

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Unearth the fascinating world of ants! Discover what makes these tiny creatures so unique, view them up close…

LP/Nature Center

Homegrown Habitat: Berries for Birds

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to re-wild your home landscape….

FASN/Visitors Center
A hawk standing on a tree branch.

Bird Nerds: Hawks at a Distance

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor…

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

Trees of Summit Lake

Walk around Summit Lake while learning how to identify some trees as well as the stories they can tell us about the landscape.

SLNC
Fern growing up out of the forest floor.

Old Mill Hike

Join a naturalist for a hike along the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail. We will be brushing up on our plant and bird ID while we talk about the interesting…

FR/Brushwood Area
A winding dirt trail cuts through a sunlit forest in early autumn, with tall trees and yellowing leaves creating a canopy of warm, dappled light

Fall Spree Hike

Join a naturalist to hike the lush and hilly 1.9-mile Dogwood Trail! Learn about the natural history of the park as well as updates and improvements…

SR/Wadsworth Area