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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…

Summit Lake Nature Center
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…

Summit Lake Nature Center
Four pawpaw fruit hang from the end of a tree branch.

Pawpaw Appreciation Night

Discover Ohio’s state native fruit, the pawpaw! Learn the history of this fruit, its benefits and how to grow it. You’ll take home recipes…

LP/Nature Center
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Autumn at Waldo Semon

Explore portions of Waldo Semon Conservation Area with a naturalist to see what signs of autumn are showing. We’ll hike approximately 2.3…

Waldo Semen Conservation Area
an orange and black butterfly spreads its wings on purple flowers

Monarch Open House

Stop in to celebrate the amazing migration of the iconic monarch butterfly. Learn about its lifecycle and cultural significance through hands-on…

FASN/Nature Realm
Fern growing up out of the forest floor.

Ferns: The Shy Native Plant

Join a naturalist to explore the subtle beauty of native ferns — often overlooked, yet ecologically vital. Learn how these “shy” and unique…

LP/Nature Center
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Ohio & Erie Canal Paddle

Join a certified instructor on the Ohio & Erie Canal for a guided, round-trip paddle from Summit Lake to Manchester Road. Learn about…

SLNC
A hand gently holding up a flower that has gone to seed.

Back Yards Gone Wild: Seed Collecting

Join a naturalist to learn how to start beautiful, beneficial native plants from seed, including collection, storage and propagation techniques….

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Autumn Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring…

LP/Nature Center

Nocturnal Creatures Night Hike

Ever wonder what happens in the woods at night when the daytime critters go to sleep? Join a naturalist on the 2-mile Meadow Trail to earn…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I

Enjoy a walk along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book The Earth & I. This experience…

LP/Nature Center
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…

LP/Nature Center