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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When Is A Bug Not A Bug?

Join a naturalist as we scour the plants and hedgerows for bugs, caterpillars, spiders, lady beetles and other cool critters! Learn that all…

Kinderealm: Moths

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will take a closer look at what makes these amazing, night-flying, butterfly cousins so special….

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…

Mussels For Kids

Hiding beneath the rocks and mud of our streambeds, these humble bivalves help keep our waterways clean and clear. Join a naturalist to learn…

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll along the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail to observe and enjoy summertime nature. Enjoy…

Bird Nerds: Anatomy

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join us in this lively series for a fun, approachable discussion on a new bird topic each month….

Sounds Of The Night

As our vision becomes unreliable in the dark of night, a cavalcade of wildlife emerge to take advantage of the daily transformation. Join…

Back Yards Gone Wild: Edible Landscaping

Join a naturalist to think beyond tomatoes and learn about how native fruits, nuts, berries and more can make attractive, edible additions…

Full Buck Moon Hike

Hike with a naturalist to discover nature at night. Enjoy seeing the full moon rise and learn why Indigenous Peoples called it a "buck"…

Chipmunks & Squirrels For Kids

Kids and their adult companions are invited to learn about our acrobatic neighbors through activities and a .25-mile hike along Maple Loop…

Kinderealm: Moths

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will take a closer look at what makes these amazing, night-flying, butterfly cousins so special….

Reptiles And Amphibians For Kids

Kids and their adult companions: Join a naturalist to learn about the crawling and slithering creatures found in our parks. Meet some of our…