Summit Metro Parks
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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1 event,Go Native!Drop into the Rock & Herb Garden to discover why you should ditch exotic and invasive species and choose beautiful, beneficial native plants instead! Wildflowers, grasses, vines, shrubs and trees – every species plays its part! Native seed packets will be available to take home.
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1 event,Rain Barrel WorkshopLearn how to conserve water in your outdoor spaces. Registration cost includes a rain barrel kit, 55-gallon food grade plastic drum and instruction on assembly and upkeep. Option available to assemble on-site or take kit home. Bring a handheld power drill, gloves and eye protection if you have them. Cost: $60/kit.
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Celebrating BeesJoin us for a presentation about Ohio’s native bees and identifying them. “Bee” prepared for a short hike to see what species we can discover!
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Marvelous Moths Of Deep Lock QuarryJoin a naturalist to attract moths using special lights and sheets as we observe these insects’ beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. We will hope for the big silk moths to join us! Bring a flashlight and bug spray.
Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park
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Caterpillars Count!Discover the beauty of these soft-bodied arthropods, the important role they play in our native food webs and what they tell us about our world in the face of climate change. Enjoy a presentation followed by a short hike in search of caterpillars.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Lil’ SproutsThis biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins 8/1.
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Native FernsJoin a naturalist to learn about and look for Northeast Ohio’s native ferns. Discover their unique characteristics and how to incorporate them into your landscape to provide “soft landings.”
Liberty Park
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Drop into the Rock & Herb Garden to discover why you should ditch exotic and invasive species and choose beautiful, beneficial native plants instead! Wildflowers, grasses, vines, shrubs and trees – every species plays its part! Native seed packets will be available to take home.
Learn how to conserve water in your outdoor spaces. Registration cost includes a rain barrel kit, 55-gallon food grade plastic drum and instruction on assembly and upkeep. Option available to assemble on-site or take kit home. Bring a handheld power drill, gloves and eye protection if you have them. Cost: $60/kit.
Join us for a presentation about Ohio’s native bees and identifying them. “Bee” prepared for a short hike to see what species we can discover!
Join a naturalist to attract moths using special lights and sheets as we observe these insects’ beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. We will hope for the big silk moths to join us! Bring a flashlight and bug spray.
Discover the beauty of these soft-bodied arthropods, the important role they play in our native food webs and what they tell us about our world in the face of climate change. Enjoy a presentation followed by a short hike in search of caterpillars.
This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins 8/1.
Join a naturalist to learn about and look for Northeast Ohio’s native ferns. Discover their unique characteristics and how to incorporate them into your landscape to provide “soft landings.”