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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Marvelous Moths of Riding Run Conservation Area

Join a naturalist to attract moths using special lights and sheets as we observe these insects' amazingly beautiful colors, shapes and…

Guerilla Gardening

Neglected, abandoned and unmaintained public spaces can burden any community, but there’s potential for change. Learn how to ethically and…

Inviting Biodiversity to Your Back Yard

What do butterflies, birds, fireflies and even salamanders have in common? They all need food, water, shelter and space to thrive. We'll…

3rd Annual Native Plant Festival

Kick off summer by welcoming wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native…

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…