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Nature Writing Workshop

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a session on writing about nature, cultural history and the environment. Bring work to learn how to help…

FASN/Visitors Center

Recreation Open House

Have you ever wanted to try archery, kayaking or fishing? Now’s your chance! Join us for a morning of hands-on recreational opportunities….

MF/Lake 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/Nature Realm

Pine Tree Spree

What makes a forest more than a group of trees? Hike the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail to earn spree credit and discover the positive impacts of…

GYH/Pioneer Area
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Woodland Mushrooms

Join a naturalist on a walk through the woods as we explore the fascinating world of fungi! Discover the diverse shapes, colors and sizes…

FR/Brushwood Area
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 to12. All you need is a pencil…
Two hands hold out a green and yellow fish.

Kinderealm: Fishies

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions can get hooked and learn all about our fishy friends! We will be learning with a story, craft and…

FR/Brushwood Area
Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Macroinvertebrates: More Than Meets the Eye

There’s more beneath the surface than meets the eye. Hiding in streams under rocks and in the sediment, macroinvertebrates make their homes….

SLNC
Several logs are piled onto a campfire.

S’mores and More Bonfire

Drop by to celebrate the end of summer around the campfire! We will play nature-themed games, tell family-friendly stories and eat plenty…

FASN/Campfire Area
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Flight Plan: Birds & Beyond

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society and fellow bird enthusiasts to learn more about your local chapter of this national organization. From…

FASN/Visitors Center
A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

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
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Rock ‘N’ Roll: An Overview of Local Geology

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we examine the rock formations, soil layers and mineral deposits along the Bike &…

BHT/SR 303 Lot