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Good Garden Talks: Garlic Planting

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension for tips on planting garlic this fall for a tasty garden harvest next season….

SLNC
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Nature Saunter

Appreciate nature’s seasonal transition at a leisurely pace with a stroll along the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail. Enjoy a beverage and nature conversation…

FR/Brushwood Area
a trail winds pass trees with yellow and brown leaves

Walk in the Woods

Hike with a naturalist on the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop to check a trail off your Fall Hiking Spree form. As we walk, we will explore the hidden…

FASN/Nature Realm

Sunset Spree Hike

Learn about this year’s Fall Hiking Spree sustainability theme and enjoy the setting sun with a 2.8-mile round trip from Summit Lake Nature…

SLNC

Fall Warbler Walk

Enjoy the fall weather with a walk along the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail to look for migrating warblers.

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Families

Families with children ages 13 and younger are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience! Activities…

SC/Lake House Area
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Kayak Open House

Stop by to learn basic kayak techniques and take a short self-guided paddle on the lake under the guidance of certified instructors. Minimum…

SC/Lake House Area
Two bats rest next to one another.

Twilight Bat Hike

Hike the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail as the sun sets to hopefully observe bats and learn about the amazing ways they support healthy ecosystems…

SC/Pheasant Run Area
A tree swallow with outstretched wings lands on a branch

Swallows and Swifts

Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating lives and migratory journeys of these insect-gobbling birds! We’ll meet in the shelter for…

LP/Nature Center
a trail winds pass trees with yellow and brown leaves

Fernwood Stroll

Join a naturalist for a hike along the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop. We’ll be on the lookout for who’s around and any seasonal happenings as summer…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two children was along a trail in the forest.

Guided Forest Therapy

Feeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Concert at Liberty Park: Western Reserve Big Band

Bring your chair or blanket and swing along with the Western Reserve Big Band! Join us for an afternoon of toe-tapping rhythms as this 20-piece…

LP/Nature Center