It’s a bird, it’s a plane…what the heck is it? Join a naturalist to discover how to identify hawks and other raptors in flight and while perching. Afterwards, we will a hike a short distance in search of raptors in the wild.

Create a campfire with glowing greens, baffling blues and pristine purples. It’s not magic, its chemistry! Experience a unique fire and learn how to make a dazzling light show using the periodic table.

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions can explore the fascinating secret world of fungi. Program includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 8/29.

Young children and their adult companions can join a naturalist in an interactive story time to explore what’s happening in nature as summer comes to an end. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the nature play area after the program.   

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions can explore the fascinating secret world of fungi. Program includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 8/29.

Hike with a naturalist to spot tricky fall warblers and other neotropical migrants on their journey south. Along the way, discover how bird lovers can better support our avian friends at home. Please bring binoculars and a bird guide.

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions can explore the fascinating secret world of fungi. Program includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 8/29.

Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12: Join us to explore the complex and fascinating world of fungi – organisms vital to all life on earth. Registration is required and begins on 9/12.

Join a naturalist as we discover the moths of fall. Learn why moths are a critical piece of the ecosystem and how to use native plants to attract them to your yard. Bug spray and a camera are recommended.

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join us in this lively series for a fun, approachable discussion on a new bird topic each month. This month, we’ll examine how surprisingly smart birds really are.

A walk in the woods can reveal wonders of nature otherwise overlooked. Hike with a naturalist to discover the beauty, variety and interesting ecology of fall mushrooms. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

Celebrate the fall equinox in style as we look for fall color along the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail.

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to learn about Ohio’s Lake Erie Birding Trail program. Project manager Avian Education Coordinator Jamey Emmert of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will discuss the 2025 rebirth of the guidebook featuring updates to the existing 88 locations, as well as new hot spots. Jamey will […]

Join a naturalist to explore one of Ohio’s most beautiful and misunderstood creatures: the coyote. We’ll chat for a bit, then take a short hike to listen for their exciting calls.

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy this 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.

Fall fliers are gearing up to take off for the winter! From warblers to waterfowl, let’s talk about what migrants you’ll see this season so you can check them off your “birding bucket list.”

Soil is the foundation on which our communities are built, but it isn’t the same everywhere. Hiking about 1.6 miles, we’ll talk soil cores along the way to see how differences in the earth beneath our feet change how we experience a place.

Join a naturalist as we hike the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail looking for our local woodpeckers. We will also be looking at any other birds that pay us a visit.

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, story and crafts. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 9/25.

Ohio is home to many insects and animals that people find scary. Let’s highlight some of these critters through a short program and craft to learn to appreciate some spooky species.

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join us in this lively series for a fun, approachable discussion on a new bird topic each month. This month, we will explore the ancient history of birds and learn how closely related to dinosaurs they are.