Wild Back Yards

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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Backyard Bird Buffet

Birdseed is not the only way to feed back yard birds! Did you know it takes over 6,000 caterpillars to feed one clutch of chickadees? Join…

Using Native Plants for Soft Landings

Learn about the native plants that provide critical shelter and habitat for one or more life cycle stages of moths, butterflies and other…

Making Seed Bombs

Learn how to make fun seed “bombs” using native seeds, soil, clay and water. These seed bombs will easily and quickly disperse seeds into…

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

Good and Bad Bugs of the Garden

Join a naturalist as we look at the many different bugs in your garden: lady, potato, flea and cucumber beetles, assassin bugs and lace wings,…

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

Good Garden Talks: Pest Management

Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn to encourage wildlife and manage for the undesirable critters…

Good Garden Talks: Pest Management

Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn to encourage wildlife and manage for the undesirable critters…

Back Yards Gone Wild: Edible Landscaping

Join a naturalist to think beyond tomatoes and learn about how native fruits, nuts, berries and more can make attractive, edible additions…

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…