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.).

Programs & Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

View as

Programs & Events

Filter Results

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Early Thanksgiving for the Birds

Families can drop in to learn about feathered friends that will stick around all winter, create a treat for the birds in their backyard and…

LP/Nature Center
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

Bird Nerds: Birds in Culture

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join us in this lively series for a fun, approachable discussion on a new bird topic each month….

FASN/Visitors Center
A close-up of a person attaching a Fall Hiking Spree shield to a staff.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

FASN/Nature Realm

Waterfowl in Fall

Join a naturalist at Summit Lake Nature Center to search for waterfowl as they undergo their Fall migration. Binoculars available to borrow…
A hand gently holding up a flower that has gone to seed.

Seedhead ID & Harvest Hike

Hike the late fall prairie and learn to identify native wildflower seedheads. Bring your own envelopes or small paper bags to take some seeds…

CV/Valley View Area
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Deep Lock History Hike

We will be hiking Quarry Trail and talking about the history of the area.

DLQ/Quarry Trail
A woodpecker sitting on an angled tree branch.

Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Woodpecker Feeders

Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating lives of woodpeckers and how to attract them to your yard, then create a simple bird feeder…

LP/Nature Center

Kinderealm: Who’s Ready for a Nap?

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will explore how some wildlife friends are preparing for long naps to survive the winter. Program…

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

Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on…

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

Homeschoolers: Preparing For Winter

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join a naturalist to learn how our plants and animals prepare for the long nights and low temperatures of the…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
A chair at a desk.

Virtual: Balloflex

Get fit while you sit! Enjoy an online exercise session with a certified BalloFlex instructor. BalloFlex is a seated workout that incorporates…

Virtual