Kids Campfire Stories & S'mores
2024-11-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | SC/Pheasant Run Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Share stories as the light gets low. Join a naturalist for a classic campfire story and a sweet treat followed by shadow puppets, campfire songs and s’more camp classics.

Nature Trivia Night
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
So you think you know nature? Grab your crew of 2-6 adults, and compete against other teams to prove yourselves at the return of SMP’s nature-themed trivia night. From bees to trees, and rocks to hawks, our topics will test your knowledge on everything natural about Ohio. Refreshments will be available all night, and prizes will be waiting for those who climb to first, second, and third place. Registration is required and begins on 11/1.

Campfire S'mores
2024-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | FASN/Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join a naturalist for a campfire to stay warm while hiking and enjoy some delicious s’mores while supplies last.

Early Morning Hike
2024-11-16 08:00 - 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 1.1 mile Missing Link Trail with a naturalist. Along the way, we’ll explore who else might be up early. Dress for the weather and if you have binoculars, bring them along. Several extra pairs will be available for use.

Towpath Tales Hike
2024-11-16 09:30 - 11:30 | TT/Wilbeth Road Trailhead, 392 W. Wilbeth Rd., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Learn about the importance of the Towpath Trail’s southern terminus for Indigenous Peoples along this 3.4-mile leg of the Towpath Trail (from Wilbeth to Manchester Road and back).

Deep Lock History Hike
2024-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
Deep Lock is an amazing area with a deep connection to the history of Akron. Join a naturalist to learn all about the quarry area as we hike the 1.4 mile quarry trail. We will be outdoors so dress for the weather.

Intro to Archery
2024-11-20 16:30 - 18:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 11/13.

Archery Games
2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and challenging games. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be at least 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Previous archery experience recommended. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 11/13.

Self-guided Story Trail: The Mitten
2024-12-01 06:00 - 2024-12-29 23:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Bundle up for some exercise and fun exploration on the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail with a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Mitten.” This experience is available through December 29.

Downy Woodpecker Hike
2024-12-06 09:00 - 10:30 | WH/Downy Loop Trail, 2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH, 44236, United States
Enjoy a wintry walk on the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail, where we’ll look for the small woodpeckers that live in the area’s beech-maple woods and wetlands. Hopefully, we will see other species of woodpeckers along the way!

Intro to Archery
2024-12-11 16:30 - 18:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins 12/5.

Intro to Archery
2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration required and begins 12/5.

Winter Handfeeding
2024-12-21 10:00 - 11:30 | FASN/Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Drop by to experience the avian world up close and personal! Partake in the F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm tradition of feeding birds directly from your hand and learn why they would do such a daring thing. Bird seed will be provided, but those with nut allergies are encouraged to bring their own.

Silent Night Hike
2024-12-21 18:30 - 19:30 | SC/Pheasant Run Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Reflect on the passage of another year and take in the peace of the year’s longest night with a silent hike on the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run trail.

Intro to Archery
2024-12-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-12-27 14:30 - 16:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 12/19.

Snow Much Fun Open House
2025-01-02 12:00 - 15:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Snow or not, there’s bound to be fun at Liberty Park! Toast a s’more over a fire, try your hand at feeding the chickadees, and hit the trail for a self-guided winter hike. Afterward, stop inside the nature center to warm up at our hot cocoa bar and create a simple winter craft. Weather permitting, snowshoes will be available for loan.

Archery Games
2025-01-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-01-23 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and challenging shooting games. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Previous archery experience preferred. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins 1/15.

Snowy Story Time
2025-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | FASN/Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Warm up by the campfire as we read a winter-themed story for little ones. Hot cocoa will be provided, but be sure to dress for the weather.

Nature Board Game Night: PARKS
2025-02-01 17:30 - 19:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Too cold to hike across the United States? Join a naturalist for a tabletop tour of our national parks with the game “PARKS,” or try a selection of other nature-themed board games.

Intro to Archery
2025-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Registration required. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins 1/31.

Archery Games
2025-02-09 13:00 - 14:30 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and challenging shooting games. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Previous archery experience preferred. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins 1/31.

Towpath Trek
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | TT/Wilbeth Road Trailhead, 392 W. Wilbeth Rd., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join a naturalist to hike off those winter blues on this 3.4-mile trek. As we hike to Manchester Road and back, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for winter waterfowl and more. Some binoculars will be available for use. Remember to dress for the windy winter weather!

Intro to Archery
2025-02-20 16:30 - 18:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins 2/12.

Intro to Archery
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 2/12.

Adult Paint 'N Take with Hot Chocolate
2025-02-22 11:00 - 13:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Adult visitors will enjoy hot chocolate while completing a lovely seasonal, nature-inspired acrylic painting following basic step-by-step instructions. All supplies are provided. Registration begins 2/12.

Campfire Chili
2025-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join us to celebrate National Chili Day! We’ll demonstrate cooking techniques and share delicious variations of chili recipes that can be created over a campfire. Help us cook, then taste the results (while supplies last).

Self-Guided Storybook Trail: North Country Spring
2025-03-02 06:00 - 2025-03-30 23:00 | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
Bring the family to enjoy some exercise and fun while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “North Country Spring.” This experience will be available along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through March 30.

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail
2025-03-12 00:00 - 2025-03-19 23:59 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.
