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.

Downy Woodpecker Hike

Enjoy a wintry walk on the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail, where we’ll look for the small woodpeckers that live in the area’s beech-maple woods…

WH/Downy Loop Trail

Overwintering Wonders

Ever wonder where our insects and animals go in the winter? Let’s find out through this presentation and craft!

FASN/Nature Realm

Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens make the best wreaths and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also…

LP/Nature Center
A woodpecker sitting on an angled tree branch.

Bird Nerds: Threats and Conservation

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

Holiday Wreath Making

Join a naturalist to make holiday wreaths! Learn which evergreens make the best wreaths and which of those are native to Ohio. You’ll also…

LP/Nature Center

Fox Den Paper Craft

Get cozy with some hot coco or tea and prepare for winter by learning about the intricacies of a fox’s den. We will craft our own origami…

Self-Guided: Winter Birds

Enjoy this self guided hike from the 8th – 15th. Hike along the 0.6 mile Cherry trail as you learn all about the variety of birds that can…

FASN/Nature Realm
Kids drawing fish on large sketch pads.

Nature Drawing for Kids

Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration…

FASN/Visitors Center

Crafting Seasonal Centerpieces

Cozy up in the nature center with a crackling fire and hot cocoa as you create a beautiful, seasonal centerpiece or door hanger using pine…

LP/Nature 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…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
Kids drawing fish on large sketch pads.

Virtual Nature Drawing for Kids

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All you need is a pencil…

FASN/Visitors Center
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

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