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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Earth Day for Kids

Earth is such a special place! Come learn why the planet we call home is so unique and how you can help make a difference. There will be educational…

The Presents of Birds with Jen Brumfield

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate their 90th anniversary alongside Akron-born birding legend Jen Brumfield. Learn about…

Kinderealm: Animal Babies

Children ages 3 to 6 can come learn about animal babies emerging in spring with a short lesson, story, and craft. Please make other arrangements…

Meet Me in the Garden: The Influence of Nature on Our Well-Being

Based on the book, "The Well-Gardened Mind," the presenters will explore and share the tremendous influence that nature, plants…

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…

Spring Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring in an interactive, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly…

Friday Night Frogs

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.

Weeds in the Wild

No matter how hard we try, all sorts of creeping and climbing greenery sneak into our gardens. However, that's not the only place these…

Spring Bird Walk

Enjoy a walk along Bluebird Trail as we look for and talk about the arriving spring birds. Afterwards we will try our hand at feeding the…

Amphibian Adventure

Get an up-close experience searching for amphibians and other water-loving creatures. We'll learn what makes them slimy, small and special….

Warbler Warm Up

Join a naturalist as we get ready for warbler season and the Biggest Week in American Birding! We will review the basics of warbler identification…

Virtual: Biggest Week Birds

Join us online to discover the amazing avian journeys that are occurring now, right in our own back yards! We'll meet some migratory…