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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Smartphone Birding

So often our phones take us away from nature, but that doesn't have to be the case! Come for a high-tech bird walk on the 1.4-mile Alder…

Back Yards Gone Wild: Hummingbirds

Join a naturalist for this bimonthly series on welcoming nature into our outdoor spaces. This month, we'll learn about fascinating hummingbirds,…

Wandering for Warblers Day Trip

Join park naturalists for an all-day exploration of the Warbler Capital of the World during the Biggest Week in American Birding. The tour…

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 Ephemeral Seed Harvest Workshop

Join a naturalist to learn the art of spring ephemeral seed identification, collection and preservation, then get hands-on as we collect native…

Black Light Night Hike

Peek just beyond the visible spectrum and explore the world of nature by black light. Hike the 1.6-mile Willow Trail after dark to discover…

Spring Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring with 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…

Marvelous Moths of Riding Run Conservation Area

Join a naturalist to attract moths using special lights and sheets as we observe these insects' amazingly beautiful colors, shapes and…

Rocks and Minerals of SMP and Ohio

Join a naturalist as we delve into the geology of Summit Metro Parks and Ohio. Discover the different types of rocks and minerals that contribute…

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…

Homeschoolers: Animal Ambassadors

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join a naturalist and the animal ambassadors of Summit Metro Parks to get up close and personal with some of the…