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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/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
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Kinderealm: Seeds n’ Such

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions will explore the amazing, tiny world of seeds — how they grow and travel and who they feed. Activities…

LP/Nature Center
Fern growing up out of the forest floor.

O’Nature Goods of O’Neil Woods

Hike the beautiful yet challenging Deer Run Trail with a naturalist to learn about the natural and historical goods these two hilly miles…

ONW/Deer Run Trail
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
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…

MF/Lake Area

Homegrown Habitat: Late Bloomers

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….

FASN/Visitors Center