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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A statue of an Indigenous person portaging a canoe.

Indigenous Pathways

Join a naturalist as we explore the pathways the Indigenous Peoples of Ohio used to move about the state. Learn why Summit County was such…

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

“Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley” Book Signing

Join local historians Peg Bobel and Linda G. Whitman for a book signing of their collaborative work, “Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley:…

FASN/Visitors Center

Self-Guided: Scat and Tracks

Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through November 20th to explore the secrets of identifying wildlife using only what they leave behind.

FASN/Nature Realm
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

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
An up-close photo of an owl's head.

Owl Prowl

Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike along the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail in search of owls. Learn some common owl calls, where to spot…

WH/Downy Loop Trail

Kinderealm: Who’s Ready for a Nap?

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will explore how some wildlife friends are preparing for long naps to survive the winter. Program…

FASN/Visitors Center
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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
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Virtual: Balloflex

Get fit while you sit! Enjoy an online exercise session with a certified BalloFlex instructor. BalloFlex is a seated workout that incorporates…

Virtual
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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
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Words of the Season: Autumn

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a talk on autumn’s themes in literature and the real-life reasons behind them.

FASN/Nature Realm

Full Moon Night Hike

When the full moon’s aglow, we start the show! Come join a naturalist to hike at night, and see Cascade Valley in a whole new light.

CV/Valley View Area

Early Morning Hike

Rise and shine! Get an early start to the day by hiking the 1.1 mile Missing Link Trail with a naturalist. Along the way, we’ll explore who…

CV/Valley View Area