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a dirt trail surrounded by grass and trees on a sunny day

Hike the Hills

Lace up those hiking boots and hit the Hampton Hills with a naturalist. Along the 3.2-mile Adam Run Trail, we’ll discuss the natural history…

HH/Main Entrance
bottles of yellow, blue and red paint sit on a table

Paint ‘N Take for Adults

Adult visitors will enjoy lemonade while completing a lovely seasonal, nature-inspired acrylic painting following basic step-by-step instructions….

FASN/Visitors Center

Intro to Stand-up Paddleboarding

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

SLNC

Intro to Stand-up Paddleboarding

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

SLNC
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Concert at Liberty Park: Western Reserve Community Band

Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of instrumental music by the Western Reserve Community Band, made up of musicians from around…

LP/Nature Center
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tents & Tales for Tots

Families with young children are invited to try out the fun of camping with small children!  Enjoy a camp-out story time, pitch a tent, make…

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
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
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

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 C6
A kayaker paddling across a body of water while the sun sets in the distance.

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 C6

Summer Nature Tales

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

LP/Nature Center