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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Winter’s Lovebirds

Valentine’s Day is here, and it’s not just for humans! Join us for a seminar about birds who find love in winter and where to find them. 

FASN/Visitors Center
A half-submerged beaver swims in calm water near a moss-covered fallen tree branch

Self-Guided: All About Beavers

Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing…

FASN/Nature Realm
A tree swallow with outstretched wings lands on a branch

Great Backyard Bird Count

Gather to spot resident and migratory bird species alike while learning about the importance of community science projects like the Great…

CV/Valley View Area

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

Kinderealm: Evergreens

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our everlasting friends: evergreens! We’ll find out how they last all winter…

FR/Brushwood Area
a metal bucket with snow on top hangs on the bark of a maple tree

Homeschoolers: Sappy Nature

Maple sap provides some of nature’s sweetest treats. Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us on a fun adventure to learn about…

LP/Nature Center

Homegrown Habitat: Remove That, Plant This

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us and learn how to re-wild your home landscape. This month, we’ll highlight…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two ducks swimming side by side on calm blue water, one with a reddish-brown head and the other with mottled brown feathers

Waterfowl Watch

Do you know your dabblers from your divers? Your geese from gadwall? Join a naturalist to learn more as we walk approximately 2 miles along…

TT/Manchester Road Trailhead

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
Female northern cardinal perched on a thin branch with muted gray background of leafless twigs

Coffee With The Birds

Join a naturalist to see the birds on our lake from the comfort of Summit Lake Nature Center. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll…

SLNC

Black Bear Ramble

Enjoy a hike in the wintry woods as we look for signs of our largest mammal, the black bear. Children are invited to bring their favorite…

LP/Nature Center

Winter Tree ID Hike

Hit the trail to learn some tips and tricks for identifying trees without their leaves while enjoying the serenity of a forest in winter.

F/Little Turtle Pond