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Swallows and Swifts

Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating lives and migratory journeys of these insect-gobbling birds! We’ll meet in the shelter for…

LP/Nature Center
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Fernwood Stroll

Join a naturalist for a brisk hike along the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop. We’ll be on the lookout for who’s around and any seasonal happenings…

FASN/Visitors Center
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Guided Forest Therapy

Feeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Concert at Liberty Park: Western Reserve Big Band

Bring your chair or blanket and swing along with the Western Reserve Big Band! Join us for an afternoon of toe-tapping rhythms as this 20-piece…

LP/Nature Center
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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…

LP/Nature Center

Music in the Park – Season Finale

Enjoy a finale performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble! The concert will be inside Himelright Lodge for a perfect end-of-season setting.

CV/Himelright Lodge
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Kinderealm: Fishies

Children ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions can get hooked and learn all about our fishy friends! We will be learning with a story, craft,…

MF/Shady Shelter
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Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

SLNC
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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/Nature Realm
Paper organized in a spiral pattern.

Virtual: Nature Collage

Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials…
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

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

Summer Nature Tales

In an interactive story time, young children and their adult companions can explore what’s happening in nature as summer comes to an end….

LP/Nature Center