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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
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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
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Homeschoolers: Amazing Ants

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Unearth the fascinating world of ants! Discover what makes these tiny creatures so unique, view them up close…

LP/Nature Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…and…

SLNC

Homegrown Habitat: Berries for Birds

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….

FASN/Visitors Center
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Date at the Lake

Bring a date and join us for a night of great views and memorable fun. Bring your creativity because it’s going to get artsy! No babysitter?…

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

Senior Cycling: Hand-Off Ride

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to participate in the 13th annual Trails ‘N’ Rails event! This event consists of…

TT/Mustill Store Trailhead
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Bird Nerds: Hawks at a Distance

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
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Trees of Summit Lake

Walk around Summit Lake while learning how to identify some trees as well as the stories they can tell us about the landscape.

SLNC
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Adults

Join naturalists for an active overnight tent camping experience. We’ll be hiking, cooking and adventuring as a group. Recreational activities…

FR/Brushwood Area
Fern growing up out of the forest floor.

Old Mill Hike

Join a naturalist for a hike along the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail. We will be brushing up on our plant and bird ID while we talk about the interesting…

FR/Brushwood Area