Virtual: Nature Collage
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist online for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials and a Zoom invite will be emailed after registering. Registration is required and begins 11/7.

Homegrown Habitat: Native Seed Starting
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to re-wild your home landscape. This month we’ll discuss native seed starting, then start some seeds of our own. Please bring clean and dry milk jugs for your own planting. Some milk jugs will be available, while supplies last.

Morning Meadow Walk
2025-11-14 09:00 - 10:30 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Take a walk along the 2-mile Meadow Trail as we discuss and observe the meadow on a fine fall morning.

Autumn Nature Tales
2025-11-14 10:30 - 11:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the Nature Play area after the program.

Archery Games
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and challenging shooting games. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Previous archery experience preferred. Registration is required and begins 11/6. Cost: $10/person.

Bird Nerds: Finch ID
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor presentation, we’ll head out to the field to put our skills to the test. This month, we’ll work through our fantastic finches.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 15:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge.

Self-Guided: Tracks and Scat
2025-11-16 08:00 - 2025-11-23 08:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Enjoy this self-guided hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail and learn all about the sights and signs animals leave behind. This experience is available through 11/23.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink!
2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join a naturalist for a presentation on the history of recycling, best practices for successful sorting and what the future holds in the world of waste management. Other eco-friendly practices like composting and upcycling will also be covered.

Geology of the Ledges
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist as we walk back into time 250 million years ago…long before the dinosaurs! Explore how the ledges in this area were formed and then exposed by the last ice age. Learn why this unique ecosystem is so important. Boots are highly recommended as we will be hiking off-trail.

Better Than Sleepy Hollow Hike
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | HH/Main Entrance, 2925 Akron Peninsula Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Surely Ichabod Crane would prefer this glacially formed, scenic 1.9-mile Spring Hollow Trail in Adam Run Valley! Wear hiking boots as the trail crosses several seasonal streams.

Spree With Me: After Work Owl Prowl
2025-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 | F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Less work, more birding. Escape the office and enjoy a relaxed night hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail for spree credit.

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companion will learn about the incredible lives of woodpeckers through a story, craft and outdoor activity. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats and strollers. Registration is required and begins 10/29.

Nature Drawing for Adults
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins 10/30.

Good Garden Talks: Plant Native Trees
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Learn how and why adding native trees to your home landscape can transform it into a more welcoming, biodiverse and healthy green refuge benefiting you, your family and wildlife.

Subterranean Secrets of Silver Creek
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | SC/Big Oak Area, 5199 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton, OH, 44230, United States
Hike the 2.0-mile Chippewa Trail and learn about the secrets below our feet including soils, animals, abandoned coal mines and more.

Beyond the Summit: Lake Erie Water Quality
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in northeast Ohio. From watershed health to fishing best practices, each talk offers community members the chance to learn from experts shaping the future of our water resources. This month’s guest joins us from Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve to talk about Lake Erie water quality.

An Old Field in Fall
2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Over 40% of Ohio wildlife depend on “old field” habitats! Learn a little about these special places and then hike the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail to observe life in the field during late fall.

Date at the Lake
2025-11-22 18:00 - 19:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Bring a date and join us for a night of great views and memorable fun. Dress for the weather — we’re campfire cooking! No babysitter? No problem! Drop them off downstairs for a simultaneous kids camping program for ages 5 to 13. Registration is required and begins 11/13.

Fall Bird Walk
2025-11-23 08:00 - 09:30 | F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Join a naturalist to bird along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. Whether you’re a birding beginner or an avian expert, we will discuss which species will overwinter in Ohio and tips for identifying them. Several extra pairs of binoculars will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Back Yards Gone Wild: Woodpecker Feeder Workshop
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating lives of woodpeckers and how to attract them to your yard. After a short presentation, we’ll bring out the hammers and nails to create a suet feeder to take home. Cost: $10/kit. Registration is required and begins 11/12.

Deep Lock Walk
2025-11-29 09:00 - 11:00 | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
On the last weekend of the Fall Hiking Spree, join a naturalist for a walk at Deep Lock Quarry as we discuss birds, plants and more!

Campfire S'mores
2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:30 | FASN/Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join a naturalist for a campfire to stay warm. We will enjoy delicious s’mores (while supplies last).

Ghosts from the North
2025-11-30 13:00 - 14:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist to uncover the secrets of a mysterious winter visitor from the north: the snowy owl. Learn how this fierce predator survives subzero temperatures, raises young and lives in the barren Arctic wilderness. Discover what an “irruption” is, why it happens, and which other owls and raptors migrate to Northeast Ohio for the winter.

Last Hike
2025-11-30 15:00 - 16:30 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
It’s your last chance to finish the Fall Hiking Spree! Join a naturalist on a guided hike on the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop in search of wildlife, then turn in your form at the visitors center to receive your reward!

Kinderealm: Squirrels
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30 | OH
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about squirrels, the back yard critters we all know because of their playful antics, curiosity and bird feeder raids! A craft, game and story time are part of the program. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 10/29.

Virtual: Nature Drawing for Adults
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | OH
Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registering. Registration is required and begins 11/26.
