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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Nature at Night: Springfield Bog

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…

Kids Creek Walk

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…

Summer Solstice Hike

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a distance hike of about 3.1 miles through the forest. We'll experience multiple habitats…

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…

Good Garden Talks: Weed & Water Management in the Vegetable Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn weed management and proper watering techniques for your vegetable…

Let’s Get Crafty: Knotted Yarn Art

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…

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 as we observe nature…

Moths of Many Colors

Join a naturalist to explore the variety and beauty of our local moths. Bring a flashlight and camera if you'd like to take photos. Enjoy…

Meet the Mammals

You're never too young to meet the mammals! Bring the kids to learn about some of the animals that live in our own back yards. Participants…

Rock & Roll

Discovering geologic history doesn't have to take place at a geologic pace. Take a brisk 8.5-mile bicycle ride with planned stops to…

Self-Guided: Dragons & Damsels

Take a self-guided hike along the 1.6-mile Celebration Trail to explore the beautiful dragonflies and damselflies flitting overhead. Learn…

Salamanders of SMP

Join a naturalist to discover the diversity of salamanders found in Summit Metro Parks. Liberty Park is home to 10 different salamander species,…