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.).

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The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Intro to BMX

Ages 12 to 25, join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for an introduction to the sport of BMX. We will focus on foundational…

SLNC

Spree With Me: Wildlife Along the Canal

Cross a spree trail off your list with a 2.2-mile round-trip hike from Wilbeth to Summit Lake Nature Center and back. We’ll explore the impacts…

TT/Wilbeth Road Trailhead
A blue bunch of berries among bright green leaves

Self-Guided Story Trail: Berry Song

Enjoy a walk along the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book, “Berry Song.” Available through…

FR/Brushwood Area
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Self-Guided Trail: Bird Humor

Lighten up while hiking the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail with some jokes that aren’t just for the birds. Available through September 27.

DLQ/Quarry Trail

Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Learn how to paddleboard and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with…

SC/Lake House Area

Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Learn how to paddleboard and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with…

SC/Lake House Area
A person standing and showing artwork in a sketchbook to two seated people indoors

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
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Forest Bathing for Adult Beginners

Join us for a session of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Learn the history and benefits of this restorative practice to improve mental and…

SR/Shady Hollow Lodge
colorful wildflowers with a bright blue sky and white clouds in the background

Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will discover the fabulous lives of flowers through activities, a story and short hike. Please…

FASN/Visitors Center
Paper organized in a spiral pattern.

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/Visitors Center
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…

Virtual
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Homegrown Habitat: Fall Garden Care

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us and learn how to rewild your home landscape. This month, we’ll learn…

FASN/Visitors Center