Self-Guided: The Best of Prairie Trail
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Portions of Gorge Metro Park are closed due to construction related to removal of the Gorge Dam. Learn More.
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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Self-Guided: The Best of Prairie Trail
Self-Guided: The Best of Prairie TrailDiscover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Springfield Bog Metro Park
Self-Guided: Humor Hike
Self-Guided: Humor HikeHike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Cascade Valley Metro Park
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Hiking Spree on Chippewa TrailCross a Fall Hiking Spree trail off your list with a group hike on the 2-mile Chippewa Trail.
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Nature SaunterAppreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll along the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail. Enjoy a beverage and nature conversation afterward. Good for spree credit.
Furnace Run Metro Park
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Fall Hiking Spree HikeCheck off one more Fall Hiking Spree trail as you hike the new 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail with a naturalist. Good for spree credit.
Cascade Valley Metro Park
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Stroll Along the StreamHike the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail with a naturalist to explore both the beauty and importance of stream-based ecosystems. We will discuss how these environments support a wide range of biodiversity and what threats they may be facing in a changing climate. Good for spree credit.
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Wildflower Wind DownFall is fast approaching! Let’s soak up the last day of summer and observe wildflowers as they wind down for the season.
Springfield Bog Metro Park
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Lichen This Love StoryJoin a naturalist to hear how Mike the Mushroom and Alice Algae took a LICHEN to one another! We will learn what a lichen is and its importance in the ecosystem. We will also explore moss and why so many types flourish along Ledges Trail. Good for spree credit.
Liberty Park
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Fall Foliage HikeJoin a naturalist on this 2-mile trek on Deer Run Trail to earn Fall Hiking Spree credit and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors! We will discuss what causes this annual display and other signs of the fall season. Good for spree credit.
O’Neil Woods Metro Park
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You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Cross a Fall Hiking Spree trail off your list with a group hike on the 2-mile Chippewa Trail.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 0.5-mile Overlook Trail through September 11 to brighten your day with some nature-themed jokes in the woods. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll along the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail. Enjoy a beverage and nature conversation afterward. Good for spree credit.
Check off one more Fall Hiking Spree trail as you hike the new 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail with a naturalist. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Hike the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail with a naturalist to explore both the beauty and importance of stream-based ecosystems. We will discuss how these environments support a wide range of biodiversity and what threats they may be facing in a changing climate. Good for spree credit.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
Discover little-known local history and some of the best sights to see, provided by Mother Nature, along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
Fall is fast approaching! Let’s soak up the last day of summer and observe wildflowers as they wind down for the season.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
You veered off the trail and got lost. We suggest clearing your filters and beginning a new search.
Join a naturalist to hear how Mike the Mushroom and Alice Algae took a LICHEN to one another! We will learn what a lichen is and its importance in the ecosystem. We will also explore moss and why so many types flourish along Ledges Trail. Good for spree credit.
Join a naturalist on this 2-mile trek on Deer Run Trail to earn Fall Hiking Spree credit and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors! We will discuss what causes this annual display and other signs of the fall season. Good for spree credit.