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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 bald eagle with white head feathers perched on a leafless tree branch

Bird Nerds: Bald Eagle

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
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Poe in the Park

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday and learn about his literary contributions and a famous Ohioan who was a Poe fan. We will also listen…

FASN/Visitors Center
close-up of a dark-eyed junco perched on a mossy tree branch with small buds in a blurred natural background

Snowbird Saunter

Spring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a bird hike along the 2-mile Chippewa Trail with a special…

SC/Big Oak Area

Winter Senses Walk

Join us for a relaxing walk on the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail. Take some time to listen to the absence or abundance of sound that is found in winter….

FASN/Nature Realm

Adapted Movie Night: Frozen 2

Join us for the ultimate sensory-friendly winter movie experience! Cozy up indoors and enjoy an evening watching “Frozen 2.” With the…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge

MLK Day of Service — Seed Balls

Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire communities with the work he did over half a century ago. In his honor we will be making seed…

Summit Lake Nature Center
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are…

FASN/Nature Realm
Adult and child working together on a craft project at a green table filled with art supplies and paper cutouts

Kinderealm: Animal Tracks

Calling all junior nature detectives! We need you to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will…

LP/Nature Center
Art supplies, including paintbrushes, chalks, pencils and more.

Virtual Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils,…

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a squirrel on a branch surrounded by colorful fall leaves

Virtual: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Ever wanted to learn more about critters we sometimes take for granted? Join a naturalist virtually to discover more about the small, medium…

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a white breasted nuthatch with blue and gray feathers perches on a tree trunk

Winter Birding

Whether you’re an expert birder or just starting out, dress for the weather and join us for a birding hike on the 1.4-mile Alder trail. Binoculars…

GYH/Pioneer Area
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Nature Collage

Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. All materials…

FASN/Visitors Center