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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Winter Tree ID Hike

Explore the winter woodlands of Firestone Metro Park while learning essential tips and tricks for identifying trees without their leaves.

F/Little Turtle Pond

Whodunnit? Tracks for Kids

Is that just a series of tracks in the snow or . . . a mystery waiting to be solved? Rookie detectives and hard-boiled trackers alike are…

SLNC
a brown groundhog sits in green grass with green trees in the background

Virtual: Groundhog Day

Join us online to learn about the history of Groundhog Day and how stories related to animals, plants and the stars have been used to teach…

Virtual
Many large kids' picture books.

Nature Tales

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

LP/Nature Center
Canada goose gliding on partially frozen lake water with clear reflection beneath its head

Coffee With the Birds

Join a naturalist to see which birds visit Summit Lake. Bring a mug and your bird questions; we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights.

SLNC
A profile view of a black crow standing in the snow with bare forest in the background.

Coffee With The Birds

Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions; we’ll provide warm beverages and birding…

LP/Nature Center
Close-up of brown and white owl's face with bare tree branches and a blue sky in the background

Whooo’s for dinner?

Learn all about owls, including their diet, with a presentation by a naturalist. Afterwards, try your hands at dissecting an owl pellet to…

FASN/Nature Realm
A forest with rocky ledges and mossy ground.

Geology of the Ledges

Join a naturalist as we stroll back in time over 250 million years to discover how the sandstone ledges at Liberty Park were formed. Explore…

LP/Nature Center

Pride in the Parks: Winter Hike and Fire

Queer or ally, all are welcome for this inclusive winter hike along the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail. Afterward, stick around for a fire, hot beverages…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area

Winter Senses Walk

Have a relaxing walk on the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail. Take some time to listen to the absence or abundance of sound that is found in winter…

CV/Overlook Area
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Back Yards Gone Wild: Gardening on a Budget (Virtual or In Person)

Native plant gardening doesn’t have to be expensive! Join fellow gardeners in person or online for a discussion of how to get the best bang…

LP/Nature Center
a profile view of a bluejay in the shadows of bare tree branches against a pale blue sky

Kinderealm: Lovebirds

Love is in the air! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions are invited to discover what birds find love in late winter and why through…

FASN/Visitors Center