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. Please register for the individuals in your household only. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.).

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Fox Walk

Join a naturalist for a 1.2-mile evening stroll through the woods to discover the fascinating world of foxes. Please dress for the weather.

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
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Coffee With the Birds

Join a naturalist to see which birds visit Summit Lake. Bring a mug and your bird questions; we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights.

SLNC

Coffee With The Birds

Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions; we’ll provide warm beverages and birding…

LP/Nature Center
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Bird Nerds: Red-Tailed Hawk

Bird enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome to join us for a deep dive into one of Ohio’s most recognizable species each month. You see them….

FASN/Visitors Center

Full Moon Hike & Fire

Experience the magic of a winter night beneath February’s full Snow Moon. Learn the astronomy behind lunar phases and how the Snow Moon got…

LP/Nature Center
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Yoga In The Parks

Join Certified Yoga Instructor Pam Machuga in a slow flow yoga practice that will energize mind, body and spirit. 

FASN/Nature Realm
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Watery Winter Warriors

Do you have what it takes to survive the winter underwater? Stroll a mile along the Towpath Trail to learn the amazing ways turtles, frogs,…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
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Drop-In: Birdfeeder Bakery

Regular feeders are for the birds! Join your fellow parkgoers in whipping up delightful dishes for our feathered friends.

SLNC
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Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

FASN/Nature Realm
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Kinderealm: Lovebirds

Love is in the air! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions are invited to discover which birds find love in late winter and why through…

SLNC
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Virtual: Ohio Coal History

From pre-historic swamps to rapid industrial expansion and a changing climate, the story of coal is expansive. Take a tour through time to…

Virtual
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Meet Me In The Garden: Building Healthy Soils

Healthy soil is a living ecosystem, teeming with organisms that support plant growth and resilience. In this presentation, we’ll explore the…

FASN/Nature Realm