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 Field Guide Year: Nature Journals

Take on 2027 in nature and create your own field guide! Join a naturalist to learn about one subject each month. After, document the facts…

SR/Shady Hollow Lodge

Drop In: Pine Needle Crafts

Discover the uses for pine needles you never knew! Join a naturalist for a selection of traditional crafts including baskets, ornaments and…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
A winding dirt trail cuts through a sunlit forest in early autumn, with tall trees and yellowing leaves creating a canopy of warm, dappled light

Gardening in the Shade

Join a naturalist as we discuss planning a shade garden using native plants that naturally thrive in low-light environments. We’ll cover garden…

LP/Nature Center
Close-up of brown and white owl's face with bare tree branches and a blue sky in the background

Young Birders: Howlin’ Owls

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to prowl for owls! Learn why late winter is the best time to hear owls and about their lives through a short…

FASN/Seneca Deck
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Nature Embroidery

Start an embroidery project with park staff while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace….

FASN/Visitors Center
A pile of different colored embroidery thread.

Nature Embroidery

Start an embroidery project with park staff while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace….

FASN/Visitors Center

Meet Me In The Garden: Eco-Friendly Lawns

Want to create a no-mow lawn, use less water, do less maintenance and support healthy soil and wildlife? Summit Metro Parks Wild Back Yards-recognized…

FASN/Nature Realm
A close-up of a person attaching a Fall Hiking Spree shield to a staff.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

FASN/Nature Realm