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. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).

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A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

Virtual Nature Drawing for Adults

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils,…

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A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

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…

SLNC
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

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…

SLNC
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Seed Starting

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn best practices for starting seeds for the vegetable garden.

SLNC

Breakfast with Waterfowl

Drop in at the campground boat launch to start your morning right with a campfire, pie iron pancakes and birdwatching. We’ll have binoculars,…

NR/Lot C4
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Winter Nature Tales

Spring is almost here! Young children and their adult companions can celebrate the change of seasons in an interactive, spring-themed story…

LP/Nature Center
An up-close photo of an owl's head.

Owl Prowl

Whooo goes there? Hike the 2-mile Chippewa Trail at night to get a glimpse into the nocturnal world of owls.

SC/Big Oak Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Maple Mania

Everyone loves real maple syrup! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped, how sap is collected…

LP/Nature Center

Coffee With The Birds

Join a naturalist to see which birds are taking up residence on our lake this winter. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide…

SLNC
Kids drawing fish on large sketch pads.

Nature Drawing For Kids

Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration…

FASN/Visitors Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Maple Mania

Everyone loves real maple syrup! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped, how sap is collected…

LP/Nature Center
Art supplies, including paintbrushes, chalks, pencils and more.

Virtual Nature Drawing for Kids

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All you need is a pencil…

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