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SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Creating Soft Landings
DESCRIPTION:Discover how native plantings under native trees provide critical shelter and habitat for one or more life cycle stages of moths\, butterflies and beneficial insects whose numbers are in decline.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-creating-soft-landings/
LOCATION:GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge\, 2077 Newton St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Nature Education,Senior Friendly,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided: Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\, spring! Hike the 1.1-mile Ledges Trail through May 3 to discover delicate spring blooms of all shapes\, sizes and colors. Interpretive signs will be posted along the way to point out these beauties and guide your learning experience.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/self-guided-spring-wildflower-walk-2/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:Earth Fest Open House
DESCRIPTION:Get an early start on celebrating Earth Day 2026 and enjoy games\, a craft and music. You’ll learn the history of Earth Day\, plus easy ways you can live greener and adopt sustainable practices.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/earth-fest-open-house/
LOCATION:FASN/Visitors Center\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Good For All Ages,Nature Education,Senior Friendly,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20251105T190624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T173920Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife History Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day on a 1-mile hike through Cascade Valley Metro Park. We will take a look at the rich past\, present state and optimistic future of wildlife in our area\, thanks to the conservation efforts right here in our parks.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/wildlife-history-hike/
LOCATION:CV/Valley View Area\, 1134 Cuyahoga St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20251104T205033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T175040Z
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SUMMARY:Homegrown Habitat: Frogs & Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us and learn how to rewild your home landscape. This month\, discover ways to garden alongside amphibians and reptiles. From toad abodes to rock gardens\, there are lots of ways to embrace our scaly and slimy friends at home!
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/homegrown-habitat-frogs-snakes/
LOCATION:FASN/Visitors Center\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T150615Z
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SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron 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 contained in pots. Vegetables\, herbs and native plants are preferred\, but all plants are welcome! All are encouraged to attend\, even without plants to share. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will be held indoors.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-plant-swap-5/
LOCATION:SLNC\, 411 Ira Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260105T154506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T153735Z
UID:10004950-1778421600-1778427000@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Back Yards Gone Wild: Gardening on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Native plant gardening doesn’t have to be expensive! Join fellow gardeners for a discussion of how to get the best bang for your buck — learn about local sales\, how to start plants successfully from seed or cuttings and how to split mature plants through hands-on demonstrations. We’ll end with a plant swap\, so bring any cuttings\, starts or seeds from your yard\, labeled in containers\, to share.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/back-yards-gone-wild-gardening-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T153958Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Gardening for Nocturnal Creatures
DESCRIPTION:From flickering fireflies to dancing bats and marvelous moths (butterflies of the night) — how can you use native plants to make your back yard more inviting to our nocturnal neighbors? We’ll talk night-blooming flowers\, habitat features\, firefly-friendly yards and more. \nThis program takes place during the Native Plant Festival.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/moon-gardening-for-nocturnal-creatures/
LOCATION:MF/Lake Area\, 521 S. River Rd.\, Munroe Falls\, OH\, 44262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260105T165044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202330Z
UID:10004972-1779022800-1779028200@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Powering Tomorrow Sustainably
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for this monthly series exploring how emerging technologies and evolving policies are shaping our daily lives — and paving the way toward a more sustainable future. This month\, we will focus on where electricity comes from when you flip a switch\, tracing its journey from generation to transmission to distribution\, and learning why this system has become a key bottleneck in achieving a more sustainable energy future. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/powering-tomorrow-sustainably-2/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260123T152348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T152348Z
UID:10005009-1779125400-1779132600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:C-Change Conversations
DESCRIPTION:The Akron Garden Club\, in association with the Akron-Summit County Public Library and Summit Metro Parks\, invites the community to a special evening program featuring Kathleen Biggins\, founder of C-Change Conversations. C-Change Conversations is a nationally recognized\, non-partisan educational initiative designed to help audiences better understand the science and real-world impacts of climate change. Through an engaging multimedia presentation\, Biggins explores how climate change affects our health\, economy and natural resources — and highlights practical\, science-based solutions.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/c-change-conversations/
LOCATION:Akron-Summit County Public Library – Main Library\, 60 S. High St.\, Akron\, 44326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature Education,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260105T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145843Z
UID:10004949-1779386400-1779391800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron to swap plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and contained in pots. Vegetables\, herbs and native plants are preferred\, but all plants are welcome. All are encouraged to attend\, even without plants to share. Meet in the Community Garden. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will be held inside Goodyear Heights Lodge.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-plant-swap-6/
LOCATION:GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge\, 2077 Newton St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260105T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T153923Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Summit: Summit Lake Fish Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in Northeast Ohio. From watershed health to fishing best practices\, each talk offers community members the chance to learn from experts shaping the future of our water resources. This month’s guest joins us from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife to talk about Summit Lake fish biodiversity.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/beyond-the-summit-summit-lake-fish-biodiversity/
LOCATION:SLNC\, 411 Ira Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260205T172604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T172808Z
UID:10005016-1780596000-1780601400@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Small Scale Composting
DESCRIPTION:Healthy plants rely on soil microbes for nutrients. Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to make and use compost from food and garden waste to build soil that supports productive gardens.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-small-scale-composting/
LOCATION:Stadelman Community Garden\, 845 Stadelman Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Nature Education,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260105T172227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T162428Z
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SUMMARY:Powering Tomorrow Sustainably
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for this monthly series exploring how emerging energy technologies and evolving policies are shaping our daily lives — and paving the way toward a more sustainable future. This month’s program highlights innovation and entrepreneurship\, focusing on the people and ideas driving green technology forward. \n 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/powering-tomorrow-sustainably-3/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260302T214245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184116Z
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SUMMARY:Back Yards Gone Wild: Just Add Water
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist to learn how to help backyard wildlife beat the heat by adding water to your landscape! We’ll cover everything from bird baths and bubblers to misters and small ponds with tips and tricks about how to get started.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/back-yards-gone-wild-just-add-water/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Nature Education,Senior Friendly,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260302T215800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T180012Z
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SUMMARY:Powering Tomorrow Sustainably
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist in this monthly series to explore how emerging energy technologies and evolving policies are shaping our daily lives and paving the way toward a more sustainable future. This month\, we’ll take a look at the local\, state\, national and global policies driving green energy and funding sustainable development.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/powering-tomorrow-sustainabily/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260304T202106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161404Z
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SUMMARY:Good Garden Talks: Watering the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to discuss effective methods for watering in the vegetable garden.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/good-garden-talks-watering-the-garden/
LOCATION:Let’s Grow Akron Headquarters\, 467 Harvey Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco-friendly Home & Gardens,Educational,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260302T213349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161525Z
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SUMMARY:Bats\, Up Close & Personal
DESCRIPTION:Bats are some of the most fascinating and beneficial creatures of the night! Join us to learn about these fantastic flying insect controllers up close as park biologists attempt to catch them with nets for observation and data collection. The program will take place in the outdoor shelter.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/bats-up-close-personal/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260302T220342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T183015Z
UID:10005100-1786885200-1786890600@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Powering Tomorrow Sustainably
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for this monthly series to explore how emerging energy technologies and evolving policies are shaping our daily lives and paving the way toward a more sustainable future. This month\, we’ll highlight sustainability efforts led by individuals\, industries\, and communities — locally\, statewide and around the world.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/powering-tomorrow-sustainably-4/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144228
CREATED:20260222T203250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T180845Z
UID:10005022-1788026400-1788031800@www.summitmetroparks.org
SUMMARY:Getting to Know Grasses
DESCRIPTION:Often overlooked and under loved\, grasses play an essential role in our communities. Join for a hike along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail to explore the fantastic features that make grasses so fascinating.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/getting-to-know-grasses/
LOCATION:SFB/Prairie Trail\, 1400 Portage Line Rd.\, Springfield Twp.\, OH\, 44312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Sustainability,Wild Back Yards
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