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. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).

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Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Macroinvertebrates: More Than Meets the Eye

There’s more beneath the surface than meets the eye. Hiding in streams under rocks and in the sediment, macroinvertebrates make their homes….

SLNC
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Flight Plan: Birds & Beyond

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society and fellow bird enthusiasts to learn more about your local chapter of this national organization. From…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Rock ‘N’ Roll: An Overview of Local Geology

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we examine the rock formations, soil layers and mineral deposits along the Bike &…

BHT/SR 303 Lot
an ant inside a bright yellow flower

Homeschoolers: Amazing Ants

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Unearth the fascinating world of ants! Discover what makes these tiny creatures so unique, view them up close…

LP/Nature Center

Homegrown Habitat: Berries for Birds

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to re-wild your home landscape….

FASN/Visitors Center
A hawk standing on a tree branch.

Bird Nerds: Hawks at a Distance

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor…

FASN/Visitors Center
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Trees of Summit Lake

Walk around Summit Lake while learning how to identify some trees as well as the stories they can tell us about the landscape.

SLNC
Fern growing up out of the forest floor.

Old Mill Hike

Join a naturalist for a hike along the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail. We will be brushing up on our plant and bird ID while we talk about the interesting…

FR/Brushwood Area
A winding dirt trail cuts through a sunlit forest in early autumn, with tall trees and yellowing leaves creating a canopy of warm, dappled light

Fall Spree Hike

Join a naturalist to hike the lush and hilly 1.9-mile Dogwood Trail! Learn about the natural history of the park as well as updates and improvements…

SR/Wadsworth Area
Two hands hold out a green and yellow fish.

Kinderealm: Fishies

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions can get hooked and learn all about our fishy friends! We will be learning with a story, craft and…

Summit Lake Nature Center
Four pawpaw fruit hang from the end of a tree branch.

Pawpaw Appreciation Night

Discover Ohio’s state native fruit, the pawpaw! Learn the history of this fruit, its benefits and how to grow it. You’ll take home recipes…

LP/Nature Center
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Autumn at Waldo Semon

Explore portions of Waldo Semon Conservation Area with a naturalist to see what signs of autumn are showing. We’ll hike approximately 2.3…

Waldo Semon Conservation Area