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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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Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at an outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Archery Games

Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

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…

SLNC
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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
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Good Garden Talks: High Tunnel & Hoop Bending

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension for a hoop bending demonstration and talk on season extension in hoop houses…

Akron Urban League
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Campfire Cooking: Dessert

Dessert over a campfire, yum! We’ll demonstrate techniques and share recipes to create delicious and easy desserts. Help us cook, then taste…

LP/Nature Center
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Autumn Nature Tales

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

LP/Nature Center

Nocturnal Creatures Night Hike

Ever wonder what happens in the woods at night when the daytime critters go to sleep? Join a naturalist on the 2-mile Meadow Trail to earn…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
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Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I

Enjoy a walk along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book The Earth & I. This experience…

LP/Nature Center
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Woodland Mushrooms

Join a naturalist on a walk through the woods as we explore the fascinating world of fungi! Discover the diverse shapes, colors and sizes…

LP/Nature Center