Friday Night Frogs
2026-04-24 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | SFB/Prairie Trail, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp., OH, 44312, United States
Venture out on a night hike in search of frogs and discover the important roles amphibians play in our world. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight.

Young Birders: Warblin' Warblers
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | FASN/Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us and learn about the commotion in the tree canopy through a short presentation and warbler walk. An adult companion is required to remain for the entirety of the program.

Spring Wildflowers and Their Bees
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist as we walk the ledges in search of spring wildflowers and their friends, the specialist bees. Learn about the interdependence between wildflowers and bees and why you only see “queen” bumblebees this time of the year.

Vital Vernal Pools
2026-04-25 20:00 - 21:00 | SC/Pheasant Run Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Meet in Pheasant Run Shelter to learn about the formation and richness of an essential and ephemeral spring habitat: the vernal pool. Afterward, join a short hike to listen to the frogs that flock to these pools.

Birds and Blooms
2026-04-26 09:30 - 11:00 | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
New and experienced birdwatchers are invited to stroll the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail in search of songbirds and wildflowers painting the forest with a long-awaited splash of color. Binoculars are recommended; some will be available to borrow.

Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet
2026-04-26 12:30 - 13:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Get up-close with the animal ambassadors that call the visitors center home! We’ll learn about each critter, enjoy tabletop activities and learn about how you can be a local wildlife hero right in your own back yard! Meet in the auditorium.

Migration Madness
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist as we get ready for spring migration, warbler season and the Biggest Week in American Birding! We will review the basics of warbler identification, along with other spring migrants. There will be several specimens preserved by taxidermy to provide a bird’s eye view of the many species that will be migrating through in the coming weeks. This program is designed for all levels of birding experience.

Intro to Archery
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 3/1. All sales are final.

Homegrown Habitat: Frogs & Snakes
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us and learn how to rewild your home landscape. This month, discover ways to garden alongside amphibians and reptiles. From toad abodes to rock gardens, there are lots of ways to embrace our scaly and slimy friends at home!

Drive-In Astronomy Night
2026-04-30 20:30 - 22:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist for a drive-in style program on the science and history of our night sky. Learn what a lightyear is, why stars twinkle and how to navigate the night sky by looking for planets, constellations and other objects. You will be in your car just like the old drive-in movies, enjoying popcorn while listening through your car radio. Arrive early to get a good parking spot! Weather permitting, we will scan the sky to see what might be visible after the presentation.

Wildflower Walk
2026-05-01 09:00 - 10:30 | ONW/Deer Run Trail, 2550 Martin Rd., Bath, OH, 44333, United States
Venture into the world of spring wildflowers with a naturalist on the 2-mile Deer Run Trail. We will learn how these beautiful blooms are specially adapted to take advantage of a sleeping forest floor. Be prepared for steep, uneven terrain.

Flower Moon Night Hike
2026-05-01 20:30 - 22:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Hike the 2-mile Meadow Trail under the light of the Flower Moon! This full moon symbolizes growth and transformation, and it will light our path as we talk about nocturnal critters, gaze at constellations and listen for owls.

Lil' Sprouts
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening and nature. Each class will be centered on what’s happening in nature as well as what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins 4/1.

Birding for the Visually Impaired
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist as we practice our skills by using our ears instead of our eyes to see who has flown in during the spring migration. We will be walking the paved 0.25-mile Maple Loop Trail, stopping periodically to listen for warblers, orioles, wood thrush or indigo buntings. We will hone our skills prior to the walk in the nature center, using recorded calls so when we get out on the trail, we will know what to listen for.

Pride in the Parks: Wildflowers
2026-05-02 15:00 - 16:30 | GYH/Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Queer folks and allies alike, join us for a wildflower hike! Afterward, stick around to mingle over snacks in the Pioneer Shelter.

May Migration Bird Walk
2026-05-03 07:30 - 09:30 | BHT/SR 91 Lot, 130 N. Main St., Munroe Falls, OH, 44262, United States
As we near The Biggest Week in American Birding, let’s hike a section of the Bike & Hike Trail with a naturalist to spot neotropical migrants on their journeys north. Along the way, discover how bird lovers can better support our avian friends at home. Please bring binoculars and a bird guide.

Little Hikers: Spring Into Storytime
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | GYH/Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Storytime is better on the trail! Bring your little ones for a 1.4-mile hike on Alder Trail with stops along the way for a story and games to celebrate the season. Consider a jogging stroller or carrier for younger children unable to hike.

Wild About Wildflowers Hike
2026-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 | HH/Main Entrance, 2925 Akron Peninsula Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
We’ll look for the beautiful mix of early spring flowers that briefly brighten our local woodlands. Join us for happy hunting on the 1.9-mile Spring Hollow Trail.

Nature Drawing for Adults
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins 4/1.

Virtual: Nature Drawing for Adults
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registering. Registration is required and begins 4/1.

Sunset Wildflower Walk
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | SR/Wadsworth Area, 1400 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron, OH, 44333, United States
Join a naturalist along a section of the 2.8-mile Valley Link Trail as we explore the forest in search of spring ephemerals at sunset. We’ll learn some identification tips and the cultural history of these small but mighty plants.

Nature Drawing for Adults
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States

Senior Cycling
2026-05-07 10:00 - 13:00 | BHT/Silver Lake Lot, 2961 Kent Rd., Silver Lake, OH, 44224, United States
Join like-minded senior Summit Metro Parks supporters as we ride and explore various trails. We will gather to socialize and determine the route, distance and pace before rolling out. Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles, at a casual (10-12 mph) pace. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

Kids in the Garden
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest . . . and enjoy! We’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron to swap some plants! These can be cuttings from plants in your yard or freshly grown from seed. Plants should be labeled by name and contained in pots. Vegetables, herbs and native plants are preferred, but all plants are welcome! All are encouraged to attend, even without plants to share. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.

Spring Nature Tales
2026-05-08 10:30 - 11:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring in an interactive, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the Nature Play area after the program.

Friday Night Frogs
2026-05-08 20:30 - 22:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States

Birding Liberty Park
2026-05-09 08:30 - 16:00 | LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area, 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join naturalists for a guided birding tour of Liberty Park, one of the park district’s two Audubon Important Bird Areas. Designed for both new and experienced birders, this day-long outing begins at the Pond Brook Conservation Area before continuing to Black Bear Trail (Twinsburg Ledges Area). Bring a lunch and enjoy a break at the nature center with time to review the morning’s sightings, then head to Seven Ponds Trail (Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve) and conclude at Tinkers Creek State Park. Bird lists and binoculars will be provided. Participants provide their own transportation; optional carpooling is encouraged. Be prepared for hiking on natural-surface trails. Restrooms are available at three of the four stops.

Bird Nerds: Red-Winged Blackbird
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Bird enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome to join us for a deep dive into one of Ohio’s most recognizable species each month. You see them. You love them. But how well do you really know them? After our indoor presentation, those interested can join for a guided birding walk.
