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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Homeschoolers: Year of the Snake

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: The Lunar New Year is approaching and 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Let’s learn about these cold-blooded critters…

FASN/Visitors Center
A fallen log with moss and lichen on it.

Homeschoolers: Year of the Snake

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: The Lunar New Year is approaching and 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Let’s learn about these cold-blooded critters…

FASN/Visitors Center
colorful wildflowers with a bright blue sky and white clouds in the background

Homegrown Habitats: Planning Your Wildlife Garden

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this new monthly series and learn how to rewild your home landscape….

FASN/Visitors Center

Nature Saunter

If you want to enjoy nature in a leisurely way, join us for nature conversation with a warm beverage by the fire. Weather permitting, we will…

LP/Nature Center
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Snowbird Saunter

Spring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a bird hike along the 2-mile Chippewa Trail, with a special…

SC/Big Oak Area
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Coffee With The Birds

Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions -we’ll provide warm beverages and birding…

LP/Nature Center
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Drop-In: 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
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Bird Nerds: Dabbling Duck ID

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to explore a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
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Poe in the Park

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday, learn about the raven and a famous Ohioan who was a fan of Poe’s, and listen to readings of some of…

FASN/Visitors Center
A goldfinch stands on top of a cluster of coneflowers.

The Birds and the Trees

Explore the meadow and forest edge in search of winter birds. Along the way, learn to identify some native trees while discovering the relationship…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
A coyote stands in low grass.

Tracking: The Art of Seeing

Join a naturalist to discover what is making tracks in the snow, nibbling the twigs and leaving other clues behind. Learn the tips and tricks…

LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area

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