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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Birding by the Canal

Join an SMP naturalist and Open Trail Collective as we enjoy fall birds and foliage along the accessible Towpath Trail. Binoculars will be…

TT/Clinton Trailhead

Self-Guided: Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Drop in for a scavenger hunt along the first portion of the 2.1-mile Black Bear Trail to search for some spooky and not-so-spooky items. Return…

LP/Nature Center
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Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are…

LP/Nature Center
A fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Forest Bathing for Adult Beginners

Join us for a session of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Learn the history and benefits of this restorative practice to improve mental and…

SR/Shady Hollow Lodge
A brown, yellow, black and orange butterfly sitting on a leaf.

Kinderealm: Mimicry and Camo

Animal costumes aren’t just for Halloween! Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions are invited to discover the clever disguises…

FASN/Visitors Center
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Book Club: A Passion for the Land

Whether a first-time visitor or a longtime book club member, all adults are invited to share in a lively discussion about the inspiring book,…

SLNC
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Lil’ Sprouts

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

SLNC
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Nature Collage

Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. All materials…

FASN/Visitors Center
A tree swallow with outstretched wings lands on a branch

Homeschoolers: Natural Connections

Homeschoolers ages 7-12: Join us to investigate how all living things are connected. Activities and outdoor exploration will help us learn…

LP/Nature Center
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Virtual Nature Collage

Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials…

Virtual
A blue bunch of berries among bright green leaves

Good Garden Talks: Edible Landscapes

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension for to learn how we can enhance our gardens by planting berries. We’ll…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge

Terrifying Titans: Megafauna

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

FASN/Nature Realm