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. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).

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Ghosts from the North

Join a naturalist to uncover the secrets of a mysterious winter visitor from the north: the snowy owl. Learn how this fierce predator survives…

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Last Hike

It’s your last chance to finish the Fall Hiking Spree! Join a naturalist on a guided hike on the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop in search of wildlife,…

FASN/Nature Realm
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Kinderealm: Squirrels

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about squirrels, the back yard critters we all know because of their playful antics,…
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Virtual: Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils,…
A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are…

SLNC
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Good Garden Talks: Winter Sowing

Some call it the lazy way to start your seeds — we call this method smart and fun! Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU…

SLNC
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Homegrown Habitat: Woody Plant Propagation

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
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Autumn Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive late autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by…

LP/Nature Center

Words of the Season: Winter

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a seminar on winter and flowery literature. It will make this frigid season more inviting!

FASN/Visitors Center

Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens make the best decor and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also…

LP/Nature Center
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Drop In: Butter Making

Still a household staple, butter has played a crucial role in preserving dairy throughout human history. Drop in to carry on the tradition…

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Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens are best to use and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also learn…

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