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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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Fall Warbler Walk

Enjoy the fall weather with a walk along the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail to look for migrating warblers.

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

Senior Cycling: Hand-Off Ride

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to participate in the 13th annual Trails ‘N’ Rails event! This event consists of…

TT/Mustill Store Trailhead

Eco-Printing

In this art for adults program, we’ll explore printing with natural materials to create beautiful fall-inspired patterns on fabric and paper….

LP/Nature Center

Eco-Printing

In this art for adults program, we’ll explore printing with natural materials to create beautiful fall-inspired patterns on fabric and paper….

LP/Nature Center
A man uses a chainsaw to cut a log while a large crowd watches.

Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the flora and fauna of autumn at a leisurely pace with a stroll along the 1.6-mile Buttonbush Trail. Enjoy a beverage and nature…

LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area
Two bats rest next to one another.

Spooky “Tails” Around the Campfire

Go on a ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted past and learn about local spirits whose stories linger, as well as fun facts about several captivating…

FASN/Nature Realm
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

Senior Cycling: Fall Foliage Tour

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we cycle along the Bike & Hike Trail to admire the fall foliage. During our…

BHT/ SR 82 Lot
A book laying open in a field of grass.

Nature Writing Workshop

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a session on writing about nature, cultural history and the environment. Bring work to learn how to reach…

FASN/Visitors Center
Red-headed woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to look for woodpeckers and other fall wildlife along portions of Downy Loop Trail. …

WH/Downy Loop Trail

Words of the Season: Winter

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a seminar on winter and flowery literature. It will make this frigid season more inviting!

FASN/Visitors Center
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to explore late autumn nature along portions of Coyote Run Trail.  Enjoy a warm…

LP/Nature Center