Kinderealm: Herons
2025-03-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Here come the herons! We invite children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions to join us as we learn about great blue herons through a short lesson, story and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 2/20.

Homegrown Habitats: Shade Plants
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Calling all people with yards or green spaces, big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to rewild your home landscape. This month we’ll spotlight shade-dwelling plants to add to your outdoor spaces with less than 3 hours of direct sunlight.

Duck Pond Papercraft
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Learn what makes Summit Lake an amazing home for waterfowl in the winter while making your own origami duck and paper pond diorama.

Woodcock Walk
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | The University of Akron Field Station, 4240 Ira Rd., Akron, OH, 44333, United States
Join a naturalist as we partner with The University of Akron Field Station at Bath Nature Preserve for a chance to see the legendary timberdoodle! These birds put on a show you won’t want to miss. Please drive all the way down the drive to the field station.

Bird Nerds: Sparrow ID
2025-03-15 12:00 - 13:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor presentation, we’ll head out to the field to put our skills to the test. This month we’re sifting through sneaky sparrows!

Early Morning Hike
2025-03-16 07:30 - 09:00 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Rise and shine! Get an early start to the day by hiking the 1-mile Prather Trail with a naturalist. Along the way, we’ll explore who else might be up early. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars, if you have them. Extra pairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Coffee Crawl: Wake Up with the Turtles
2025-03-19 09:00 - 10:30 | F/Warner Road Area, 200 E. Warner Rd., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Wake up from winter with good coffee and conversation as we hike the 0.9-mile Walking Course. We will look for turtles waking up from brumation and discuss the unique strategies they employ to get going without a cup o’ joe.

Kinderealm: Herons
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States

Homeschoolers: Spring Equinox
2025-03-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-20 13:30 - 15:30 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join a naturalist to learn about the natural phenomena that make our springs so full of life. Registration is required and begins on 3/12.

Good Garden Talks: History of Food Crops
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn about the interesting history of common fruits and vegetables grown in gardens. Discover how different crops made their way around the world, changing tastes and cuisines along the way.

Nature Saunter
2025-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | WH/Downy Loop Trail, 2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH, 44236, United States
Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll along portions of Downy Loop Trail. Enjoy a warm beverage and nature conversation afterward.

Migration Madness Field Trip
2025-03-22 06:30 - 14:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join Summit Metro Parks naturalists on a bus trip to Wayne County to experience migrating waterfowl and shorebirds in the wetlands of Killbuck Marsh and Funk Bottoms. Pack binoculars, spotting scopes, snacks and a lunch. Dress for all-day comfort out in the elements. Registration is required and begins on 3/7. Cost: $55/person.

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life
2025-03-23 06:00 - 2025-03-30 23:00 | F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Bluebird Boxes
2025-03-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist for this monthly series focused on creating nature-friendly back yards. This month we will learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit one kit per household. Registration is required and begins on 3/13.

Bluebirds in Your Back Yard
2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to dive into the world of bluebirds. Dale Rabung, a charter member of the Ohio Bluebird Society, has been working on bluebird trails since 1979 and has fledged over 8,000 birds. Learn about monitoring efforts, nest boxes and building bluebird trails.

Let's Get Crafty: Nature Embroidery
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | FR/Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield, OH, 44286, United States
Start an embroidery project while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace. Guidance and supplies are included in the registration fee. For people 16 and older. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 3/20.

Spring Nature Tales
2025-03-28 10:30 - 11:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring in an interactive, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the nature play area after the program.

Words of the Season: Spring
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join a writer-turned-naturalist to discover the literary meanings of spring and their real-life connections.

Friday Night Frogs
2025-03-28 19:30 - 21:00 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Venture out on a night hike in search of frogs and discover the important roles amphibians play in our world. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight.

Changing Forests of Pheasant Run
2025-03-29 10:30 - 11:30 | SC/Lake House Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Ohio’s forests come in many forms. Hike through the successional forests of the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail to learn what a successional forest is, how it got here and what life it supports.

In Search of Spring
2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:30 | LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area, 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Hike with a naturalist along Pond Brook and through wet woods on the 1.6-mile Buttonbush Trail to see what signs of spring we can find. Binoculars, boots and bug repellant are recommended!

Little Hikers: Spring Into Storytime
2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:00 | GYH/Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Storytime is better on the trail! Bring your little ones for a 1.4-mile hike on Alder Trail with stops along the way for a story and games to celebrate the season. Consider a jogging stroller or carrier for younger children unable to hike.

Kinderealm: April Showers
2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn how April rains prepare plants and animals for spring. A craft and hike are part of the program. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 3/20.

Bug Hunt for Kids
2025-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 | WH/Downy Loop Trail, 2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH, 44236, United States
Kids and their adult companions can join a naturalist to learn about insects! We will start in the shelter to learn some fun facts, then head out onto the trail to see what we can find. Nets and jars will be provided for this fun hands-on walk.

Good Garden Talks: Soil Health
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Soil is the foundation of your garden and determines whether or not your plants will thrive. Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to restore your urban or suburban soils with soil amendments to create healthy living soil for your plants.

Vernal Pool Party
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area, 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join naturalists for an in-depth exploration of vernal pond ecosystems. From salamanders to fairy shrimp, these pools support a wide variety of wildlife during their fleeting existence. Be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and wear sturdy footwear.

Self-Guided Storybook Trail: The Earth and I
2025-04-06 06:00 - 2025-04-27 23:00 | OH
Enjoy a spring walk along the 0.6-mile Sugarbush Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Earth and I.” This experience will be available through April 27.

Woodcock Watch & Owl Prowl
2025-04-06 19:00 - 20:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist to discover some interesting and unusual feathered friends at dusk. We’ll start with a short presentation in the shelter to learn about these fascinating birds. Afterward, we’ll witness the woodcock’s spectacular courtship flight over the fields at sunset before taking a short walk to call for owls. Patience and silence are essential. Bring a flashlight if you wish.
