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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
Two bats rest next to one another.

Bat Night

Bats are some of the most fascinating and beneficial creatures of the night! Join us to learn about these fantastic flying insect controllers…

SC/Sherman Shelter
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to observe nature along the 0.75-mile Pond View Trail. Enjoy a beverage and more…

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Fishing Fridays

Come try your hand at fishing. We’ll provide the rods and bait, so all you have to do is show up! Anyone over the age of 16 will need a […]

SLNC
white-winged moth perched on a plant stem

Moth Night

Join a naturalist to discover the diversity and beauty of our local moths. While butterflies often steal the spotlight, you’ll be amazed…

WH/Downy Loop Trail
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Geology & History of Deep Lock Quarry

Join a naturalist as we examine the geology and history surrounding Deep Lock Quarry. Learn how the Berea sandstone was formed and its significance…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

BMX for Beginners

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for an introduction to the sport of BMX. For ages 12 to 25, we will focus on foundational…

SLNC
Several people paddleboarding across Nimisila Reservoir.

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…

NR/Lot C4
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Nuclear Energy and Natural Gas

Join us for the monthly “Let’s Go Green” program as we explore nuclear power and natural gas. We’ll cover how each system works, their…

LP/Nature Center
Several people paddleboarding across Nimisila Reservoir.

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…

NR/Lot C4

Music in the Park

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer. The concert will be…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
A goldfinch stands on top of a cluster of coneflowers.

Self-Guided: Goodbye, Birds!

Fall flyers are gearing up to take off for migration! Walk the 1-mile Prather Trail to learn about the birds we’ll say goodbye to this fall.

CV/Valley View Area