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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:20260502T150000
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Parks: Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Queer folks and allies alike\, join us for a wildflower hike! Afterward\, stick around to mingle over snacks in the Pioneer Shelter.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/pride-in-the-parks-wildflowers/
LOCATION:GYH/Pioneer Area\, 550 Frazier Ave.\, Akron\, OH\, 44305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Spree Credit Hikes,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
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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:20260501T010146
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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
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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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SUMMARY:Gardening in the Shade: Natives That Will Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist as we discuss planning a shade garden using native plants that naturally thrive in low-light environments such as under trees\, along buildings and in wooded settings. We will also discuss different types of shade\, plant selection\, soil preparation\, water requirements and basic planting techniques. \nThis program takes place during the Native Plant Festival. 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/gardening-in-the-shade-natives-that-will-thrive/
LOCATION:MF/Lake Area\, 521 S. River Rd.\, Munroe Falls\, OH\, 44262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature Education,Senior Friendly,Wild Back Yards
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T143000
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SUMMARY:Gardening in the Shade: Natives That Will Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist as we discuss planning a shade garden using native plants that naturally thrive in low-light environments such as under trees\, along buildings and in wooded settings. We will also discuss different types of shade\, plant selection\, soil preparation\, water requirements and basic planting techniques. \nThis program takes place during the Native Plant Festival. 
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/gardening-in-the-shade-natives-that-will-thrive-2/
LOCATION:MF/Lake Area\, 521 S. River Rd.\, Munroe Falls\, OH\, 44262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
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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:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
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SUMMARY:Homegrown Habitat: Mammal Management
DESCRIPTION:Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us and learn how to rewild your home landscape. This month\, we’re talking mammals. Love ’em or hate ’em\, they too are part of your Wild Back Yard. We’ll discuss strategies to manage mammals alongside best practices to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/homegrown-habitat-mammal-management/
LOCATION:FASN/Nature Realm\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Education,Wild Back Yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T010146
CREATED:20260105T144108Z
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SUMMARY:Bees & Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists to look for emerging bees and late spring blooms flowering as we discuss the dynamic of early summer and its effects on pollinators.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/bees-blooms-2/
LOCATION:SFB/Prairie Trail\, 1400 Portage Line Rd.\, Springfield Twp.\, OH\, 44312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature Education,Wild Back Yards
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