Crayfish Creek Adventure
2024-06-23 13:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Slip into your water shoes and get ready to get wet as we explore the waters of the Tuscarawas River. Nets and buckets will be provided. Closed-toe shoes are required for hiking and technical creek walking at varied water levels.

Family Nature Photography with Brad Imhoff
2024-06-25 19:00
Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to explore photography as a family hobby with photographer and mental health professor Dr. Brad Imhoff. Through his greatest passion of nature photography, with a special focus on birds, Brad will share his photographs and the many benefits of photography as a multigenerational hobby.

Kinderealm: Trees
2024-06-26 10:30
Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about trees and the beautiful lives they live. A craft and short walk are included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

Meet Me in the Garden: Grow a Great Cutting Garden
2024-06-26 19:00
Learn about some of Stan Hywet's favorite flowers from Brian Gregory, senior horticulturalist. You will discover beautiful blooms and plants grown for floral arranging, as well as tips and techniques for growing your own productive and beautiful cut flower garden.

Kids in the Garden
2024-06-27 15:30, 2024-07-11 15:30
Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron for this weekly gardening program for children of all ages. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what's growing and ready to harvest in the garden.

The Art of Plant Pressing
2024-06-27 18:00
Dried plants can become wonderful art pieces, important records for science and, if you're careful, both! Learn the tricks of the trade for mounting and preserving plant specimens and get the opportunity to try it yourself. Plants and supplies will be provided.

Dragonfly Quest
2024-06-28 19:00
Ferocious hunters prowl our lands during the summer. Adventure out with a naturalist to get up-close looks at amazing dragonflies. Insect nets will be provided for those who dare to try capturing these elusive predators.

Kids Fishing
2024-06-29 09:00
Whether your child is an expert angler or has never seen a fish before, drop in for a morning of fishing and fun. Bait and rods will be provided.

Tent Camping for Families
2024-06-29 13:00
Families with children under 14 are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience! Activities include guided nature activities, a campfire, s'mores and games. Please bring your own camping equipment, including food, sleeping gear, toiletries and chairs. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials during registration, available while supplies last.

Good and Bad Bugs of the Garden
2024-06-29 13:00
Join a naturalist as we look at the many different bugs in your garden: lady, potato, flea and cucumber beetles, assassin bugs and lace wings, just to name a few! Learn which ones are beneficial and which ones you want to minimize through earth-friendly ways.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash
2024-06-30 12:00
It’s a birthday party and you’re invited! Come to the Summit Lake Nature Center to celebrate the anniversary of the center’s opening.

Fantastic Fireflies
2024-07-03 21:00
What’s better than fireworks? Fireflies! Enjoy basking in the glow of nature’s light show as we hike the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail looking for the many firefly species that call Summit County home.

A "R-Eagle" Celebration
2024-07-04 14:00
Join us on Independence Day to celebrate the eagle, a raptor revered by many cultures as the regal "king of the sky." Enjoy hands-on activities inside, take a self-guided hike and make your own s'more over a campfire (while supplies last).

Firefly Fireworks
2024-07-04 20:30
Enjoy nature's bioluminescent fireworks this holiday! Learn about this charismatic insect through engaging activities, then catch some fireflies of your own. Please bring your own flashlight and bug jar. Enjoy sparklers, while supplies last.

Wildflower Walk
2024-07-05 09:00
Summer is in full bloom! Take a walk among the wildflowers through portions of Seneca Trail, the Rock & Herb Garden and the Arboretum as we discuss and identify Ohio's native wildflowers.

Summer Nature Tales
2024-07-05 10:30
Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive summer-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the Nature Play area after the program.

Moths Of Liberty Park
2024-07-05 21:30
Did you know moths outnumber butterflies by about 20 to one? Join a naturalist to learn how to use black lights to attract these amazing creatures and observe their beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. Bring a flashlight and camera if you'd like to take photos. Bug spray is highly recommended.

Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Vulture View
2024-07-07 06:00
Enjoy some exercise and fun exploration following a self-guided story trail based on the book "Vulture View." Look for it along the 1.2-mile Coyote Run Trail between July 7 and 28.

Storytime in the Parks: On Duck Pond
2024-07-07 13:00
Waterfowl are wonderful! Bring your 2- to 6-year-old to enjoy a story, craft and games – all about ducks!

Butterfly Blitz
2024-07-07 14:00
Butterfly beauts have taken flight! Enjoy a brief presentation about these charismatic insects, then hit the trail to see butterflies up-close.

Fossils For Kids
2024-07-08 10:30
Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist while exploring the stream to hunt for fossils and learn about the ancient creatures that once called this park home. Dress to get wet; closed-toe shoes required.

Snakes For Kids
2024-07-11 18:00
Kids and their adult companions can join us outdoors to learn why snakes aren't scary, they're amazing! You'll even get the chance to meet one of our real snake ambassadors that lives at the nature center.

Clever Corvids
2024-07-12 08:00
Ravens and crows and jays, oh my! Enjoy a brief presentation on corvids followed by a bird walk on the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail in hopes of spotting them.

Evening River Walk
2024-07-12 18:30
Join a naturalist on this 1.2-mile hike overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Along the way, we will discuss why this is such an important waterway both for us and local wildlife.

Grassland Bird Exploration
2024-07-13 09:00
Join a naturalist in collaboration with The University of Akron Field Station to search for meadowlarks, bobolinks and other exciting grassland birds. Some binoculars will be provided. Meet at the field station, past the main parking lot off Ira Rd. and all the way down the driveway.

Family Camp Workshop
2024-07-13 11:00
Families are invited to join naturalists for a fun-filled summer camp experience! Try your hand at canoeing, s'more-making, tent-pitching, fishing, a nature activity and craft. All necessary equipment provided. Optional: pack a lunch or snacks and folding chairs to relax between activities!

Woodland Mushrooms
2024-07-13 13:00
A walk in the woods can reveal otherwise overlooked wonders of nature. Join a naturalist on a hike to discover the beauty, variety and interesting ecology of mushrooms. Sturdy shoes, bug spray and drinking water are recommended.

When Is A Bug Not A Bug?
2024-07-14 13:00
Join a naturalist as we scour the plants and hedgerows for bugs, caterpillars, spiders, lady beetles and other cool critters! Learn that all bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs! Nets and jars will be available for use. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water.

Kinderealm: Moths
2024-07-17 10:30
Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will take a closer look at what makes these amazing, night-flying, butterfly cousins so special. A craft and short walk are included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
