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Several people paddleboarding across Nimisila Reservoir.

Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Learn how to paddleboard and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with…

NR/Lot C4
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

The Water (Bi)Cycle

Akron reclaims over 2.5 million gallons of water a day, but Ohio’s wetlands have been on the job for over 2.5 million years. Enjoy a 12-mile…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Solar Panels

Join us for the third installment of our “Let’s Go Green” series. In this presentation, we’ll explore everything solar, from how solar power…

LP/Nature Center
Several people paddleboarding across Nimisila Reservoir.

Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Learn how to paddleboard and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with…

NR/Lot C4

Black Bears in Ohio

June is when Summit County residents are often treated to black bear sightings. Learn about our resilient and adaptable wild neighbors and…

LP/Nature Center
A wooden boardwalk extending through a forest.

Man vs. Horse

You couldn’t outrace a horse….could you? Learn the history of the man vs. horse race on the 3.4-mile Bridle Trail (Blue) and discover the…

SC/Boathouse Area
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music in the Park

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer. The concert will be…

FR/Brushwood Area

Kinderealm: Bears

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about black bears, beloved animals native to Ohio. A craft and game are part of…

LP/Nature Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

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

SLNC
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…

SLNC

Homegrown Habitats: Sun Lovers

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to re-wild your home landscape….

FASN/Visitors Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Summer Nature Tales

Summer is one day away! Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive story time focused on nature in the new season….

LP/Nature Center