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Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are…

FASN/Visitors Center
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Self-Guided: Awaiting Warblers

Hike the 0.9-mile Fernwood Trail through April 28 to discover the world of warblers as we await these colorful migrants.

FASN/Visitors Center

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to look for spring wildflowers along portions of Ledges Trail. Enjoy a beverage…

LP/Nature Center
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
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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.

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
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Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace and admire the beauty beyond daffodils that the 0.6-mile Daffodil Trail has to offer. Enjoy a…

FR/Daffodil Trail
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Senior Cycling: Utilitarian, Sport and Recreation

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 10-mile bike ride as we discuss the purpose of cycling for sport, recreation and…

BHT/SR 303 Lot

Spree for All Stroll

Enjoy a casual 1-mile round-trip stroll while learning some interesting tidbits about local history and nature. Good for spree credit.

TT/Clinton Trailhead

Bank Swallow Stroll

Take a short stroll with a naturalist to learn all about bank swallows! We will get a glimpse of their annual nesting colony, providing an…

CV/Overlook Area

Bikes & Bobbers for Seniors

Drop by for an afternoon of lakeside fun! Enjoy fishing, yard games, nature-related activities and more. Bring your bike to ride around the…

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

Senior Cycling: Safety, Advocacy and Trailside Repair

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 14-mile bike ride on the Towpath Trail as we learn the basics of safety and trailside…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead