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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Campfire Cooking: Dessert

Dessert over a campfire, yum! We’ll demonstrate techniques and share recipes to create delicious and easy desserts. Help us cook, then taste…

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Autumn Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring…

LP/Nature Center

Nocturnal Creatures Night Hike

Ever wonder what happens in the woods at night when the daytime critters go to sleep? Join a naturalist on the 2-mile Meadow Trail to earn…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
A man uses a chainsaw to cut a log while a large crowd watches.

Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I

Enjoy a walk along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book The Earth & I. This experience…

LP/Nature Center
A statue of an Indigenous person portaging a canoe.

History of the Portage Path

Join us for a walk from Big Bend to the northernmost point of the Portage Path. You’ll learn about the history of this vital link between…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Woodland Mushrooms

Join a naturalist on a walk through the woods as we explore the fascinating world of fungi! Discover the diverse shapes, colors and sizes…

LP/Nature Center
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/Nature Realm
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Black by Nature

Walk along the 1-mile Prather Trail to experience a unique performance from choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson. “Black By Nature” features…

CV/Valley View Area
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…
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Scarecrow Building Workshop

Bring your creativity and build a scarecrow to take home! A frame, bag for the head, markers, twine and straw will be provided. The clothes…

LP/Nature Center
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Terrifying Titans: Megafauna

Halloween is known for monsters, so let’s talk about the behemoths that once covered Ohio! Come learn about the megafauna that towered over…

FASN/Visitors Center