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Beyond the Summit: Speaker Series

Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in Northeast Ohio. From watershed…

SLNC

Winter Wildlife Walk

Come enjoy nature on this 4-mile morning stroll discussing the winter season as we hike to Memorial Parkway and back along the Towpath Trail….

SR/Big Bend Area

Winter Bird Wander

Join a naturalist to look for winter resident birds and discuss why they’re here and how you can support them this winter. Bring binoculars…

CV/Valley View Area

Winter Tree and Shrub ID

Join a naturalist as we learn how to identify several of the trees and shrubs that live in the woodlands of Northeast Ohio. By the end of…

LP/Nature Center
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Date at the Lake

Bring a date and join us for a night of great views and memorable fun. Brush up on your natural history, it’s trivia night! No babysitter?…

SLNC

Sunrise on the Solstice

More sunlight is on the way! Join a naturalist for a reflective and uplifting hike along the banks of the Cuyahoga River to welcome the solstice….

CV/Valley View Area
A book laying open in a field of grass.

Nature Journaling 101

Join a naturalist to learn the basics of nature journaling. Using a journal in the field can enhance observation skills and help foster a…

SR/Chestnut Lodge

Winter Solstice and the Tale of Mother Deer

Join a naturalist as we take a winter solstice walk through luminaries along the 0.25-mile Maple Loop Trail, listening to the folk tale of…

LP/Nature Center

Tracks & Scat for Kids

Kids, let’s team up and discover whodunnit! Explore the meadow with a naturalist in search of clues winter wildlife have left behind.

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area

Little Hikers: Goodbye Fall, Hello Winter

Storytime is better on the trail! Bring your little ones for a 1.1-mile hike on Redwing Trail with stops along the way for a story and games…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area

Campfire Open House

Join us for “snow” much winter fun! Toast marshmallows over a fire for s’mores, try your hand at feeding the chickadees and hit the trail…

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Snowy Storytime

Gather ’round the campfire with a naturalist to read a winter-themed story (or two) for little ones! Hot cocoa will be provided, but be sure…

FASN/Campfire Area