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Submit Photos for Amateur Photography Exhibit

From September 1 through November 16, visitors may submit two entries for our Annual Amateur Photography Exhibit, which will be displayed…
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Submit Entries for Verdant Wonders

Ohio residents are invited to submit their creative works for publication in Verdant Wonders, the park district’s new literary journal that…
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Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I

Enjoy a late summer walk along the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Earth & I.”…

FR/Brushwood Area

Eco-Printing

In this art for adults program, we’ll explore printing with natural materials to create beautiful fall-inspired patterns on fabric and paper….

LP/Nature Center

Eco-Printing

In this art for adults program, we’ll explore printing with natural materials to create beautiful fall-inspired patterns on fabric and paper….

LP/Nature Center
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Kinderealm: Fishies

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions can get hooked and learn all about our fishy friends! We will be learning with a story, craft and…

Summit Lake Nature Center
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Lil’ Sprouts

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

SLNC
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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…and…

SLNC
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Pawpaw Appreciation Night

Discover Ohio’s state native fruit, the pawpaw! Learn the history of this fruit, its benefits and how to grow it. You’ll take home recipes…

LP/Nature Center
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Autumn at Waldo Semon

Explore portions of Waldo Semon Conservation Area with a naturalist to see what signs of autumn are showing. We’ll hike approximately 2.3…

Waldo Semen Conservation Area
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Monarch Open House

Stop in to celebrate the amazing migration of the iconic monarch butterfly. Learn about its lifecycle and cultural significance through hands-on…

FASN/Nature Realm
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Ferns: The Shy Native Plant

Join a naturalist to explore the subtle beauty of native ferns — often overlooked, yet ecologically vital. Learn how these “shy” and unique…

LP/Nature Center