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 woman and child riding bikes on an asphalt path through the forest.

Fall Foliage Cycle

Join us for a family-friendly bike ride to the Boston Mills Trailhead and back. We’ll ride at a casual pace with frequent stops to view…

BHT/ SR 82 Lot
Several logs are piled onto a campfire.

Folksy Foods

Delicious meals don’t necessarily need lots of ingredients or equipment. Huddle around a campfire to learn about, make and eat some simple…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
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
A person walking along a dirt trail surrounded by tall pine trees.

Woodland Hike

Join a naturalist as we hike along the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail. We will be hiking at a moderate pace to take in the beauty of this wooded…

SC/Pheasant Run Area
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…

LP/Nature Center
Kids drawing fish on large sketch pads.

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…
A forest with rocky ledges and mossy ground.

Pop-Up Paleo

Explore the history of Summit County’s earliest inhabitants, who lived here over 10,000 years ago. This naturalist-led program aligns with…

LP/Nature Center
A person carving a face into a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Carving

Join us to create a seasonal work of art! BYOP (pumpkin, that is), or register to receive two free pumpkins per family. Carving utensils provided….

LP/Nature Center
Two bats rest next to one another.

Kinderealm: Bats

We invite children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions to go batty for bats! We will explore these winged wonders through a short lesson,…

LP/Nature Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds…
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…

SLNC
A monarch butterfly sitting on goldenrod flowers.

Homeschoolers: Monarchs on the Move

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join naturalists and discover the heroic journey and cultural significance of the charismatic monarch butterfly….

FASN/Visitors Center