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6 events,
Kinderealm: Animal TracksCalling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration […]
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Self-Guided: Winter RaptorsHike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Drop-In Discovery: Groundhog DayChildren and their adult companions, join us a day early to celebrate all things woodchuck and make predications for spring! Discover fun facts about these amazing rodents, learn the lore behind their weather predicting abilities and make a craft to take home.
Liberty Park
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Fantastic FoxesJoin a naturalist for a talk about the fantastic fox! We’ll explore the adaptations that make them such unique canines and successful hunters. Afterward, we’ll take a short hike to search for signs of their activity.
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Lawnspiracy!Fertilizer, gallons of water, hours of mowing all for a plant that can’t even support a fraction of the life of our native plants can. Why do we think grass lawns are a must and what can we do about it? Follow the money, unravel the history and learn how you can fight back against […] |
4 events,
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Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin 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 1/1.
Free
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Virtual: Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin 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 on 1/1.
Free
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4 events,
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Archery GamesPracticed 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 experienced preferred. Registration is required and begins 1/1. Cost: $10/person.
Firestone Metro Park
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Archery GamesPracticed 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 experienced preferred. Registration is required and begins 1/1. Cost: $10/person.
Firestone Metro Park
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7 events,
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Coffee With The BirdsJoin a naturalist to see the birds on the lake from the comfort of Summit Lake Nature Center. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights!
Towpath Trail
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Coffee With the BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Bird Feeders 101Join a naturalist at our bird feeding window to examine the many types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds right to your back yard.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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4 events,
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Make & Take Nature ValentinesDrop by to make nature-themed valentines to take home! After crafting, enjoy sipping hot cocoa in front of the crackling fireplace and learn how some of our animal neighbors show their affection for one another.
Liberty Park
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Birdfeeder BakeryRegular feeders are for the birds! Join your fellow parkgoers in whipping up delightful dishes for our feathered friends. |
3 events,
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Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin 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 1/1.
Free
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3 events,
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Kinderealm: EvergreensChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our everlasting friends: evergreens! We’ll find out how they last all winter and which ones we have outside through a story, craft and activities. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and […]
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Free
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
Virtual: Book ClubNew friends and regular adult readers are invited to share in a lively online discussion about the inspiring book “The Serviceberry,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Zoom Meeting ID: 834 0819 7073 |
4 events,
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Nature Drawing for AdultsJoin 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 1/1.
Free
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Let’s Get Crafty: Nature EmbroideryStart an embroidery project with park staff while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace. Guidance and supplies are included in the registration fee. For crafty people 16 and older. Cost: $10/person. Registration required and begins 1/1.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Untold Stories of Freshwater MusselsFreshwater mussels are now our most threatened — and perhaps, forgotten — group of animals in the state. Join a naturalist to learn about them and the role they’ve played in creating the Ohio we know today. |
2 events,
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Winter Nature TalesYoung children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive, winter-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park after the program.
Liberty Park
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4 events,
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Muskrat LoveCome celebrate the season of love on a 1-mile, guided walk searching for our featured creature: muskrats! We’ll explore the curious and secret lives of these aquatic rodents. Please dress for the weather.
Firestone Metro Park
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Coffee With the BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Winter’s LovebirdsValentine’s Day is here, and it’s not just for humans! Join us for a seminar about birds who find love in winter and where to find them. |
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3 events,
Self-Guided: All About BeaversDiscover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
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Great Backyard Bird CountGather to spot resident and migratory bird species alike while learning about the importance of community science projects like the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather — we’ll be hiking Prather and Missing Link Trails!
Cascade Valley Metro Park
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4 events,
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Whodunnit? Tracks for KidsIs that just a series of tracks in the snow or . . . a mystery waiting to be solved? Rookie detectives and hard-boiled trackers alike are invited to brush up on their tracking skills to solve cases and present their findings to the force before we go on patrol to find tracks and clues […]
Towpath Trail
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
Virtual: History of Deep Lock QuarryJoin us online to learn the history of Deep Lock Quarry and the role it played on the Ohio and Erie Canal, in Akron and beyond. We’ll discover nearly two centuries of history through stories and images. Zoom meeting ID: 873 6782 3993 |
3 events,
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Kinderealm: EvergreensChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our everlasting friends: evergreens! We’ll find out how they last all winter and which ones we have outside through a story, craft and activities. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and […]
Furnace Run Metro Park
Free
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6 events,
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Nature CollageLet’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 on 1/1.
Free
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Homeschoolers: Sappy NatureMaple sap provides some of nature’s sweetest treats. Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us on a fun adventure to learn about maple trees and the amazing science and history of the maple sugaring process that dates back to Indigenous Peoples. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
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Virtual: Nature CollageLet’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials and a Zoom invite will be emailed after registering. Registration is required and begins 1/1. |
3 events,
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Waterfowl WatchDo you know your dabblers from your divers? Your geese from gadwall? Join a naturalist to learn more as we walk approximately 2 miles along the canal in search of waterfowl. Several pairs of binoculars are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Towpath Trail
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6 events,
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Coffee With the BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Bird Nerds: Great Blue HeronBird enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome to join us for a deep dive into one of Ohio’s most recognizable species each month. You see them. You love them. But how well do you really know them? After our indoor presentation, those interested can join for a guided birding walk.
Firestone Metro Park
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Black Bear RambleEnjoy a hike in the wintry woods as we look for signs of our largest mammal, the black bear. Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear for the hike. Enjoy “beary” good cookies and milk afterward.
Liberty Park
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4 events,
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Intro to ArcheryParticipants will 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 1/1. Cost: $10/person.
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Intro to ArcheryParticipants will 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 1/1. Cost: $10/person. |
3 events,
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Kinderealm: EvergreensChildren ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our everlasting friends: evergreens! We’ll find out how they last all winter and which ones we have outside through a story, craft and activities. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and […]
Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Free
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1 event,
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2 events,
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Morning Meadow HikeStart your day by joining a naturalist to hike along the 2-mile Meadow Trail. We will search for winter wildlife and learn about some of the signs they may leave behind.
Munroe Falls Metro Park
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3 events,
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Dazzle with BasilLearn about one of the world’s most popular herbs — its origins, history, cultural history, popular varieties and how to best use it when cooking. Enjoy a food sample including basil.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Coffee With the BirdsJoin a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Liberty Park
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Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
Children and their adult companions, join us a day early to celebrate all things woodchuck and make predications for spring! Discover fun facts about these amazing rodents, learn the lore behind their weather predicting abilities and make a craft to take home.
Join a naturalist for a talk about the fantastic fox! We’ll explore the adaptations that make them such unique canines and successful hunters. Afterward, we’ll take a short hike to search for signs of their activity.
Fertilizer, gallons of water, hours of mowing all for a plant that can’t even support a fraction of the life of our native plants can. Why do we think grass lawns are a must and what can we do about it? Follow the money, unravel the history and learn how you can fight back against the lawnspiracy with your own…
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
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 1/1.
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 on 1/1.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
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 experienced preferred. Registration is required and begins 1/1. Cost: $10/person.
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 experienced preferred. Registration is required and begins 1/1. Cost: $10/person.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
Join a naturalist to see the birds on the lake from the comfort of Summit Lake Nature Center. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights!
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 insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Join a naturalist at our bird feeding window to examine the many types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds right to your back yard.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
Drop by to make nature-themed valentines to take home! After crafting, enjoy sipping hot cocoa in front of the crackling fireplace and learn how some of our animal neighbors show their affection for one another.
Regular feeders are for the birds! Join your fellow parkgoers in whipping up delightful dishes for our feathered friends.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in.
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 1/1.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our everlasting friends: evergreens! We’ll find out how they last all winter and which ones we have outside through a story, craft and activities. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
New friends and regular adult readers are invited to share in a lively online discussion about the inspiring book “The Serviceberry,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Zoom Meeting ID: 834 0819 7073
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
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 1/1.
Start an embroidery project with park staff while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace. Guidance and supplies are included in the registration fee. For crafty people 16 and older. Cost: $10/person. Registration required and begins 1/1.
Freshwater mussels are now our most threatened — and perhaps, forgotten — group of animals in the state. Join a naturalist to learn about them and the role they’ve played in creating the Ohio we know today.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive, winter-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park after the program.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Come celebrate the season of love on a 1-mile, guided walk searching for our featured creature: muskrats! We’ll explore the curious and secret lives of these aquatic rodents. Please dress for the weather.
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 insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Valentine’s Day is here, and it’s not just for humans! Join us for a seminar about birds who find love in winter and where to find them.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Gather to spot resident and migratory bird species alike while learning about the importance of community science projects like the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather — we’ll be hiking Prather and Missing Link Trails!
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Is that just a series of tracks in the snow or . . . a mystery waiting to be solved? Rookie detectives and hard-boiled trackers alike are invited to brush up on their tracking skills to solve cases and present their findings to the force before we go on patrol to find tracks and clues right outside our door.
Join us online to learn the history of Deep Lock Quarry and the role it played on the Ohio and Erie Canal, in Akron and beyond. We’ll discover nearly two centuries of history through stories and images. Zoom meeting ID: 873 6782 3993
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our everlasting friends: evergreens! We’ll find out how they last all winter and which ones we have outside through a story, craft and activities. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
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 on 1/1.
Maple sap provides some of nature’s sweetest treats. Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us on a fun adventure to learn about maple trees and the amazing science and history of the maple sugaring process that dates back to Indigenous Peoples. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials and a Zoom invite will be emailed after registering. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Do you know your dabblers from your divers? Your geese from gadwall? Join a naturalist to learn more as we walk approximately 2 miles along the canal in search of waterfowl. Several pairs of binoculars are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
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 insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.
Bird enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome to join us for a deep dive into one of Ohio’s most recognizable species each month. You see them. You love them. But how well do you really know them? After our indoor presentation, those interested can join for a guided birding walk.
Enjoy a hike in the wintry woods as we look for signs of our largest mammal, the black bear. Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear for the hike. Enjoy “beary” good cookies and milk afterward.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Participants will 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 1/1. Cost: $10/person.
Participants will 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 1/1. Cost: $10/person.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Discover the brilliant, burly and busy beaver as you hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail. Be ready to learn all about their amazing adaptations and behaviors and look for signs of them on your hike!
Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our everlasting friends: evergreens! We’ll find out how they last all winter and which ones we have outside through a story, craft and activities. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 1/1.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Start your day by joining a naturalist to hike along the 2-mile Meadow Trail. We will search for winter wildlife and learn about some of the signs they may leave behind.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Learn about one of the world’s most popular herbs — its origins, history, cultural history, popular varieties and how to best use it when cooking. Enjoy a food sample including basil.
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 insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch.