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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A dirt trail leading to a suspension bridge in the woods.

Self-Guided: Wild Wonder

Does nature fill you with whimsy? Do you experience bouts of childlike wonder? No matter your age, let loose and explore the natural world…

FASN/Nature Realm
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash

It’s a birthday party and you’re invited! Join us for an open house to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the nature center’s grand opening….

SLNC
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash Cycle

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a celebratory 14-mile bike ride along the Towpath Trail to Summit Lake Nature Center…

TT/Wolf Creek Trailhead
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

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…

SLNC
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music by the Lake

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble, presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if…

MF/Lake Area
A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

Drawing Outdoors

Bring your drawing pad and pencils for an outdoor lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the…

LP/Nature Center
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 an 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 an outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
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…and…

SLNC
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Pruning and Disease Management

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn about proper plant pruning and disease management in the vegetable…

Lover’s Lane Community Garden
A pile of different colored embroidery thread.

Let’s Get Crafty: Nature Embroidery

Start an embroidery project with park staff while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace….

FASN/Nature Realm