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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Story Time in the Garden

Join a naturalist in the Rock & Herb Garden for an outdoor story time for kids! We will read a garden-themed story, learn how flowers…

FASN/Nature Realm
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Summit Lake Float

Stop by to learn basic kayak techniques and take a short self-guided paddle on the lake under the guidance of certified instructors. Minimum…

TT/Summit Lake Trailhead
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Pedal into the Past: Youth Empowerment

Join us for a bike ride in collaboration with South Street Ministries to celebrate Akron’s bicentennial! Explore the historical, cultural…

SLNC
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Families

Families with children ages 13 and younger are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience! Activities…

MF/Lake Area
A wooden bridge over a shallow, rocky creek in a forest.

Rock Creek Hike

Join a naturalist to enjoy a relaxing hike on the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail. We’ll be on the lookout for any seasonal happenings as summer…

FR/Brushwood Area

Sturgeon Full Moon Hike

See and learn about the full Sturgeon Moon during a hike along the 0.35-mile Meadow Loop Trail. Bring a flashlight along!

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
otter partially submerged in water holding a small fish in its mouth

Otter Open House

Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate river otters in our waters! Learn about these playful creatures and where to find them through…

LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music by the Lake

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble, presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if…

SC/Sherman Shelter
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Peak Perseids

Join us for a night of unbelievable stargazing and s’mores. Bring your own camping chair or blanket to look up at the sky to witness up to…

SC/Lake House Area
A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

Drawing Outdoors

Bring your drawing pad and pencils for an outdoor lesson in drawing. Beginners are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the…

FASN/Nature Realm
A hand gently holding up a flower that has gone to seed.

Kinderealm: Seeds-n-Such

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions will explore the amazing, tiny world of seeds — how they grow and travel and who they feed. Activities…

FASN/Visitors Center
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Trees for Cool Breezes

Native trees planted strategically in your yard can provide shade and help cool your home — plus lots more! Learn about top tree choices…

FASN/Visitors Center