Recreation

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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Special Needs Fishing Derby

Adults and children with special needs are invited to cast a line in Little Turtle Pond at the Special Needs Fishing Derby, presented by Wayside…

F/Little Turtle Pond
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Intro to Archery

Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Archery Games

Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
A fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Appreciating Trees

Today is Arbor Day! Let’s take time to appreciate our native trees as we hike the 1.3-mile Seneca Trail.

FASN/Visitors Center
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Pleasant Pheasant Run Hike

Enjoy a mid-morning hike along 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail. Along the way we’ll learn about ring-necked pheasants that were introduced to…

SC/Pheasant Run Area
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Senior Cycling: Why Bikes?

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 13.5-mile bike ride to discuss how transportation has evolved along the canal…

SLNC
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Intro to Tent Camping

Kick off the 2025 tent camping season with an informational session on the basics of tent camping. We’ll learn about preparedness, gear and…

FASN/Visitors Center
a feathered bird sits on a branch with blue sky in the background

Female Bird Walk

Female Bird Day is this month! Let’s look for female birds and talk about their identification and importance on the 1.2-mile Coyote Run…

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

May the Fourth Bike Ride

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we celebrate all things Star Wars on National Ride a Bike Day. Explore 8 miles of…

TT/Clinton Trailhead
runners of all ages running with green trees in background

Mother’s Day 5K

Join us for the 14th annual Mother’s Day 5K, presented by Buckingham! This chip-timed race circles Munroe Falls Lake and is fun for the whole…

MF/Lake Area
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

National Ride of Silence

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 2.75-mile bike ride on the Summit Lake Loop Trail in silence. We will honor cyclists…

SLNC
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Senior Cycling: Mapping Your Community

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 10-mile bike ride exploring downtown Akron. This is a casually paced bike ride…

TT/Mustill Store Trailhead