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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Close-up of brown and white owl's face with bare tree branches and a blue sky in the background

Wildlife Sounds Trivia

Assemble your team to test your ear at animal songs and calls — pub-trivia style! Casually compete in several rounds of sound-based trivia…

FASN/Visitors Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Nature Tales

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

LP/Nature Center
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Nature Board Game Night

Settle in for a cozy evening of nature-themed board games. Join a naturalist for a featured game or try a selection of other popular nature…

SLNC
A common loon with black-and-white plumage and red eyes swims on a lake, holding a freshly caught fish in its beak

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
a profile view of a bluejay in the shadows of bare tree branches against a pale blue sky

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
Female northern cardinal perched on a thin branch with muted gray background of leafless twigs

Bird Nerds: Northern Cardinal

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
a profile view of a bluejay in the shadows of bare tree branches against a pale blue sky

Nature Reflections: Winter Birds

Connect to nature in a new way through this bimonthly guided nature journaling series. Each program we will focus on a topic in nature and…

SLNC
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Intro to Archery

Learn international-style target archery and test your marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge

Snow Survival Saunter

Just how do living things make it through the cold season? Walk the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail with a naturalist to talk about how living things…

F/Little Turtle Pond

Drop-in Discovery: Hibernation

Kids of all ages can drop in to learn about hibernation! Warm up by the fire with some hot cocoa, make a simple craft and search for hibernating…

LP/Nature Center
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Intro to Archery

Learn international-style target archery and test your marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Close-up of delicate light purple flowers with thin, tubular petals and green leaves against a soft green background

Environmental Justice Walk

Join a naturalist for a reflective walk honoring Martin Luther King Jr. We’ll discuss the past, present and future of the environmental justice…

CV/Valley View Area