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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A brown and white striped feather lies on the ground among dirt and pine needles

Feather Frenzy

Fall into the fantastic world of feathers! From structure to color, let’s talk about what makes them so special.

FASN/Visitors Center
A mountain biker rides across a wooden bridge on a forest trail, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight

Intro to Mountain Biking

Are you curious about mountain biking but nervous to try the trails by yourself? Then this program is for you! Join us in collaboration with…

HH/Mountain Bike Area
A dirt trail leading to a suspension bridge in the woods.

Guided Forest Therapy

Feeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During…

FASN/Nature Realm
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Fire and Fireflies

Unwind at a campfire and learn all about the amazing firefly, then join us on a walk to look for a glimpse of these luminous insects.

LP/Nature Center
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Kayak Open House

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

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
A women prepares to shoot a bow and arrow at an archery range.

Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at an outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

SC/Archery Range
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Wind and Geothermal Energy

Join us for the monthly “Let’s Go Green” program as we explore wind and geothermal energy. We’ll cover how wind power works, regulations…

LP/Nature Center
A women prepares to shoot a bow and arrow at an archery range.

Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at an outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

SC/Archery Range

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…

DLQ/Quarry Trail

Kinderealm: Snakes

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our slithery friend: the snake! We’ll go over some amazing adaptations that…

LP/Nature Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…

SLNC
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