Summit Metro Parks

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew
2025-11-02 06:00 - 2025-11-30 23:00 (America/New_York) | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through November 30.

Nature Drawing for Kids
2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 10/22

Indigenous Pathways
2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:30 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist as we explore how the pathways used by Indigenous Peoples and early settlers were transformed into many of the roads and interstates throughout Ohio. Discover their vital role in trade, travel, military strategy, settlement and the resulting displacement of Indigenous cultures.

Campfire and S'mores
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | FASN/Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join a naturalist for a campfire and enjoy some delicious s’mores (while supplies last)!

Virtual: Nature Drawing for Kids
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to12. All you need is a pencil and paper. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registration. Registration is required and begins 10/22.

Spree with Me: Fall Flowers
2025-11-03 10:30 - 12:00 | SFB/Prairie Trail, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp., OH, 44312, United States
It’s not too late to finish your hiking spree! Take a lap around the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail to see what remains after fall blooms.

Nature Drawing for Adults
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins 10/30.

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | OH
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companion will learn about the incredible lives of woodpeckers through a story, craft and outdoor activity. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats and strollers. Registration is required and begins 10/29.

Virtual: Nature Drawing for Adults
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registering. Registration is required and begins 10/30.

Intro to Archery
2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Registration is required and begins 10/29. Cost: $10/person.

Archery Games
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and challenging shooting games. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Previous archery experience preferred. Registration is required and begins on 10/29. Cost: $10/person.

Full Moon Owl Prowl
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail in search of owls beneath the light of a full moon. Learn some common owl calls, how they are adapted to nighttime life and how to safely spot them. Bring a small flashlight if you wish.

Good Garden Talks: Bird House Gourds
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to make a bird house from a gourd! All supplies will be provided.

Nature Saunter
2025-11-07 12:00 - 14:00 | WH/Downy Loop Trail, 2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH, 44236, United States
Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to look for woodpeckers and other fall wildlife along portions of Downy Loop Trail. Enjoy a warm beverage and more nature conversation afterward.

Waterfowl in the Fall
2025-11-08 09:30 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join a naturalist for a walk at Summit Lake to search for waterfowl as they undergo their fall migration. Binoculars available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge.

Eye Spy & Campfire
2025-11-09 12:00 - 14:30 | FR/Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield, OH, 44286, United States
Pick up a scavenger hunt list and hit the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail in search of animals, plants, fungi and more. Afterward, stop by the campfire ring to enjoy s’mores and return your completed list for a prize (while supplies last).

Native Seed Collection
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join a naturalist and learn how to identify seedheads, then try your hand at collecting and processing native seeds to take home. Please bring your own garden gloves and we’ll supply the rest!

Book Signing: Akron at 200
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join Summit Metro Parks for a book signing with editors and authors of “Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History.” A limited number of books will be available for purchase from Maple Leaf Gifts; visitors who already own a copy of the book are welcome to bring it to be signed. Light refreshments will be provided.

Campfire Chemistry
2025-11-10 18:30 - 19:30 | SC/Lake House Area, 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Create a campfire with glowing greens, baffling blues and pristine purples. It’s not magic, it’s chemistry! Experience a unique fire and learn how to make a dazzling light show using the periodic table. Meet at the beach by the Lake House.

Nature Drawing for Adults
2025-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins 10/30

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers
2025-11-12 10:30 - 11:30 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States

Nature Collage
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins 11/7.

Homeschoolers: Birds
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:30 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Dress for the weather and join a naturalist to explore the many forms and methods birds have developed to overcome the challenges of survival. Registration is required and begins 11/6.

Virtual: Nature Collage
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist online for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials and a Zoom invite will be emailed after registering. Registration is required and begins 11/7.

Homegrown Habitat: Native Seed Starting
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to re-wild your home landscape. This month we’ll discuss native seed starting, then start some seeds of our own. Please bring clean and dry milk jugs for your own planting. Some milk jugs will be available, while supplies last.

Morning Meadow Walk
2025-11-14 09:00 - 10:30 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Take a walk along the 2-mile Meadow Trail as we discuss and observe the meadow on a fine fall morning.

Autumn Nature Tales
2025-11-14 10:30 - 11:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the Nature Play area after the program.

Archery Games
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and challenging shooting games. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Previous archery experience preferred. Registration is required and begins 11/6. Cost: $10/person.
