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Many large kids' picture books.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy a fun, active walk following a storybook trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” This story is available along the 2.1-mile Black Bear…

LP/Nature Center

In Search of Snakes

Hike with a naturalist on the 1-mile Prather Trail to learn about snake identification. We will discuss what species are present in Summit…

CV/Valley View Area
Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Creek Walk for Kids

Kids and their adult companions can get hands-on in the creek to search for insects, amphibians, fish and even fossils! Dress to get wet….

FR/Brushwood Area
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Pest Management

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to encourage beneficial insects and manage pests in the vegetable…

Stadelman Community Garden

Story Time in the Garden

Join a naturalist in the Rock and Herb Garden for an outdoor story time for kids! We will read a garden-themed story, learn how flowers grow…

FASN/Nature Realm
A wooden bridge over a shallow, rocky creek in a forest.

Rock Creek Hike

Join a naturalist to enjoy a relaxing hike on the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail. We’ll be on the lookout for any seasonal happenings as summer…

FR/Brushwood Area

Sturgeon Full Moon Hike

See and learn about the full Sturgeon Moon during a hike along the 0.35-mile Meadow Loop Trail. Bring a flashlight along!

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
otter partially submerged in water holding a small fish in its mouth

Otter Open House

Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate river otters in our waters! Learn about these playful creatures and where to find them through…

LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area
The outlines of several trees stand in contrast to a purple sky speckled with stars in the background.

Peak Perseids

Join us for a night of unbelievable stargazing and s’mores. Bring your own camping chair or blanket to look up at the sky to witness up to…

SC/Lake House 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…

FASN/Visitors Center
A close-up of rugged tree bark.

Trees for Cool Breezes

Native trees planted strategically in your yard can provide shade and help cool your home — plus lots more! Learn about top tree choices…

FASN/Visitors Center

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