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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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Close-up of a ring-billed gull showing its light gray and white plumage, speckled head, and yellow bill with a distinctive black ring near the tip

Bird Nerds: Gull ID

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

FASN/Visitors Center
a white breasted nuthatch with blue and gray feathers perches on a tree trunk

Winter Bird Walk

Stroll the picturesque 1.8-mile Seven Ponds Trail to learn about northern species that migrate to Ohio and consider us a tropical winter paradise!…

LP/Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve

Wintry Bling Tree Craft

Add zing to your holidays by creating a beautiful upcycled “bling” tree. We will use small mismatched/discarded pieces of silver and gold…

FASN/Nature Realm

Wintry Bling Tree Craft

Add zing to your holidays by creating a beautiful upcycled “bling” tree. We will use small mismatched/discarded pieces of silver and gold…

FASN/Nature Realm
a squirrel on a branch surrounded by colorful fall leaves

Kinderealm: Squirrels

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about squirrels, the backyard critters we all know because of their playful antics,…

LP/Nature Center
clear water rushes over stones

Beyond the Summit: Speaker Series

Beyond the Summit is a speaker series featuring environmental professionals discussing topics related to water in Northeast Ohio. From watershed…

SLNC
The welcome desk at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center.

S.T.E.A.M. Drop-In

Drop in to get your science, technology, engineering, arts and math on! Try your hand at various table-top activities including crafts, simple…

FASN/Visitors Center

Winter Wildlife Walk

Come enjoy nature on this 4-mile morning stroll discussing the winter season as we hike to Memorial Parkway and back along the Towpath Trail….

SR/Big Bend Area
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Intro to Archery

Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Archery Games

Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge

Winter Bird Wander

Join a naturalist to look for winter resident birds and discuss why they’re here and how you can support them this winter. Bring binoculars…

CV/Valley View Area

Winter Tree and Shrub ID

Join a naturalist as we learn how to identify several of the trees and shrubs that live in the woodlands of Northeast Ohio. By the end of…

LP/Nature Center