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Art of Plant Pressing

Learn the tricks of the trade for mounting and preserving plant specimens and get the opportunity to try your hand at it. Plants and supplies…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

SLNC
Two bats rest next to one another.

Bat Night

Bats are some of the most fascinating and beneficial creatures of the night! Join us to learn about these fantastic flying insect controllers…

SC/Sherman Shelter
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to observe nature along the 0.75-mile Pond View Trail. Enjoy a beverage and more…

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Fishing Fridays

Come try your hand at fishing. We’ll provide the rods and bait, so all you have to do is show up! Anyone over the age of 16 will need a valid…

SLNC
white-winged moth perched on a plant stem

Moth Night

Join a naturalist to discover the diversity and beauty of our local moths. While butterflies often steal the spotlight, you’ll be amazed…

WH/Downy Loop Trail
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Geology & History of Deep Lock Quarry

Join a naturalist as we examine the geology and history surrounding Deep Lock Quarry. Learn how the Berea sandstone was formed and its significance…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
A goldfinch stands on top of a cluster of coneflowers.

Self-Guided: Goodbye, Birds!

Fall flyers are gearing up to take off for migration! Walk the 1-mile Prather Trail to learn about the birds we’ll say goodbye to this fall.

CV/Valley View Area
A hand gently holding up a flower that has gone to seed.

Kinderealm: Seeds n’ Such

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions will explore the amazing, tiny world of seeds — how they grow and travel and who they feed. Activities…

LP/Nature Center
Fern growing up out of the forest floor.

O’Nature Goods of O’Neil Woods

Hike the beautiful yet challenging Deer Run Trail with a naturalist to learn about the natural and historical goods these two hilly miles…

ONW/Deer Run Trail

Summer Nature Tales

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

LP/Nature Center

Date at the Lake

Bring a date and join us for a night of great views and memorable fun. Enjoy BYOB (building your own birdfeeder, of course!) No babysitter?…

Summit Lake Nature Center