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Bikes & Bobbers for Seniors

Drop by for an afternoon of lakeside fun! Enjoy fishing, yard games, nature-related activities and more. Bring your bike to ride around the…

MF/Lake Area
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Senior Cycling: Safety, Advocacy and Trailside Repair

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 14-mile bike ride on the Towpath Trail as we learn the basics of safety and trailside…

TT/Botzum Trailhead

The Music of the Frogs

Learn about the musical talents of our local frogs and craft your own simple instruments out of recycled materials to join in the amphibious…

GYH/Pioneer Area
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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
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Intro to Kayaking

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

NR/Lot C4
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Sunset Kayak

Learn how to kayak and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor to view a beautiful sunset. Minimum age is 13; ages…

NR/Lot C4
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Fishing Fridays

Come try your hand at fishing. We’ll provide the rods and bait, so all you have to do is show up! Ages 16 and over will need a valid Ohio…

SLNC
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Moth Night

Join a naturalist to discover the diversity and beauty of our local moths. While butterflies often steal the spotlight, you’ll be amazed…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
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Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
A women prepares to shoot a bow and arrow at an archery range.

Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
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Verdant Wonders Celebration

Join us to celebrate literature and the unveiling of the first edition of our literary journal, “Verdant Wonders.”

FASN/Visitors Center

Lovely Ladybugs

Join a naturalist as we explore the world of ladybugs. Did you know these beetles are fierce predators? Ohio is home to 14 species and North…

LP/Nature Center