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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Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Fly vs. Fly

Discover the world of insect subterfuge. Plenty of insects engage in mimicry but none quite like the firefly. Join a naturalist on a catch…

SFB/Prairie Trail

Bugs for Kids

Join a naturalist for a bug-tastic story time! Afterwards, we will hit the trail to hunt for insects. Bug jars and nets will be provided first-come,…

CV/Valley View Area
A wooden boardwalk extending through a forest.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to observe wildlife activity in the wetlands along the 1.8-mile Seven Ponds Trail….

LP/Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Fishing Fridays

Come try your hand at fishing. We’ll provide the rods and bait, so all you have to do is show up! Ages 16 and over will need a valid Ohio…

SLNC
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Firefly Night Hike

Fireflies are lighting up the night! Let’s enjoy them on the 1.3-mile Firefly Trail.

MF/Lake Area
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
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
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

BMX for Beginners

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for an introduction to the sport of BMX. For ages 12 to 25, we will focus on foundational…

SLNC

Bees of Liberty Park

Join a naturalist as we discuss some of the 475 native bees we have at Liberty Park. From the huge carpenter bees to the smallest sweat bee,…

LP/Nature Center
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