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A black moth with and orange and blue head resting on a leaf.

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…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
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 our outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

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 our outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
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Verdant Wonders Celebration

Join us to celebrate literature and the unveiling of the first edition of our literary journal, “Verdant Wonders.”

FASN/Visitors Center

Lovely Ladybugs

Join a naturalist as we explore the world of ladybugs. Did you know these beetles are fierce predators? Ohio is home to 14 species and North…

LP/Nature Center
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Gone Fishin’

Welcome all ages to the sport of fishing! Youth ages 15 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line and see what they can…

FR/Brushwood Area
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
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

The Water (Bi)Cycle

Akron reclaims over 2.5 million gallons of water a day, but Ohio’s wetlands have been on the job for over 2.5 million years. Enjoy a 12-mile…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Let’s Go Green: Solar Panels

Join us for the third installment of our “Let’s Go Green” series. In this presentation, we’ll explore everything solar, from how solar power…

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

Black Bears in Ohio

June is when Summit County residents are often treated to black bear sightings. Learn about our resilient and adaptable wild neighbors and…

LP/Nature Center
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Man vs. Horse

You couldn’t outrace a horse….could you? Learn the history of the man vs. horse race on the 3.4-mile Bridle Trail (Blue) and discover the…

SC/Boathouse Area