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Back Yards Gone Wild: Rain Barrel Workshop

Learn how to conserve water in your outdoor spaces. Registration cost includes a rain barrel kit, 55-gallon food grade plastic drum and instructions…

LP/Nature Center

Back Yards Gone Wild: Rain Barrel Workshop

Learn how to conserve water in your outdoor spaces. Registration cost includes a rain barrel kit, 55-gallon food grade plastic drum and instructions…

LP/Nature Center
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap

Join us to swap some plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
A wooden boardwalk extending through a forest.

Let’s Go Green: Risks and Rewards

Join us for the next program in our series “Let’s Go Green.” We will discuss the risks of maintaining the status quo and the rewards of adopting…

LP/Nature Center

Meet Me In the Garden: The Everyday Conservationist

From lessening the lawn and planting native to leaving your leaves and supporting pollinators, there’s no shortage of ways to help the planet…

FASN/Visitors Center
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Weed & Water Management

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn weed management and proper watering techniques for your vegetable…

Kenmore & Ira Community Garden
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

The Water (Bi)Cycle

Akron reclaims over 2.5 million gallons of water a day, but Ohio’s wetlands have been on the job for over 2.5 million years. Enjoy a 12-mile…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Solar Panels

Join us for the third installment of our “Let’s Go Green” series. In this presentation, we’ll explore everything solar, from how solar power…

LP/Nature Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Wind and Geothermal Energy

Join us for the monthly “Let’s Go Green” program as we explore wind and geothermal energy. We’ll cover how wind power works, regulations…

LP/Nature Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Back Yards Gone Wild: Building with Nature

Water, wind, sun and soil — how do we manage these elements in our outdoor spaces? Explore nature-based landscaping techniques from rain…

LP/Nature Center
A close-up of rugged tree bark.

Trees for Cool Breezes

Native trees planted strategically in your yard can provide shade and help cool your home — plus lots more! Learn about top tree choices…

FASN/Visitors Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Nuclear Energy and Natural Gas

Join us for the monthly “Let’s Go Green” program as we explore nuclear power and natural gas. We’ll cover how each system works, their…

LP/Nature Center