Bank Swallow Stroll
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CV/Overlook Area, 354 Sackett Ave., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Take a short stroll with a naturalist to learn all about bank swallows! We will get a glimpse of their annual nesting colony, providing an up-close opportunity to experience the beauty of nature, flight and new life.

Summer Census Bird Walk
2025-06-06 07:30 - 10:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
It’s the opening day of the Summer Breeding Bird Census! Join a naturalist and counter from the Greater Akron Audubon Society to discover the benefits of community science and discover which species are nesting in Summit County this summer. Binoculars recommended.

Good Garden Talks: Weed & Water Management
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Kenmore & Ira Community Garden, 205 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn weed management and proper watering techniques for your vegetable garden. The program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Kids in the Garden
2025-06-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-29 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-22 15:30 - 16:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
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 enjoy! Each week we’ll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.

Lil' Sprouts
2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins on 5/28.

Self-Guided Hike: Meet the Seiberlings
2025-06-04 06:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | FASN/Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Learn about the Seiberling family’s role in preserving F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm and their contributions to Akron and Summit Metro Parks during a hike along the 0.6-mile Cherry Lane Trail through June 18.

Music by the Lake
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | MF/Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH, 44262, United States
Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer. Cycling Without Age trishaw bikes will be available beginning at 6 p.m. to carry riders with limited mobility on a bench seat for an unobstructed view of nature and the feeling of riding a bike outdoors. Cycling Without Age is available with the support of the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation. The concert will be canceled if it rains, call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast.

Intro to Kayaking
2025-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | OH
Learn how to kayak and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an adult participant. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. Wear clothes that can get wet and bring a water bottle. All equipment, including life jackets, will be provided. Location subject to change based on water conditions. Cost: $15/person.  Registration begins on 5/23.

Self-Guided: Story Trail
2025-06-01 06:00 - 2025-06-29 23:00 | WH/Downy Loop Trail, 2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH, 44236, United States
Explore the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail and enjoy a laugh while reading a story trail based on the book, “The Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit.” Available through June 29.

Moth Night
2025-05-31 21:00 - 23:00 | Riding Run Conservation Area, 2247 Everett Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
Join a naturalist to discover the diversity and beauty of our local moths. While butterflies often steal the spotlight, you’ll be amazed by the wide range of colors, sizes and shapes found in these underappreciated lepidopterans. Learn to identify different types of moths, including pug, slug, dagger, silk and sphinx moths. You’ll also find out what a moth garden is and why it’s beneficial. Bug spray is recommended and bring a flashlight and camera if you’d like to take photos.

Tents and Tales for Tots
2025-05-31 18:30 - 21:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Before camping season kicks off, parents and their young children are invited to try out the fun of camping with small children! Enjoy a campout story time, pitch a tent, make a s’more, play campsite games, take a hike and more!

Women in Birding Hike
2025-05-31 09:00 - 10:30 | F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
All are welcome to celebrate women birders and female birds on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail.

Spree for All Stroll
2025-05-30 10:30 - 11:30 | TT/Clinton Trailhead, 2749 North St., Clinton, OH, 44216, United States
Enjoy a casual 1-mile round-trip stroll while learning some interesting tidbits about local history and nature. Good for spree credit.

Sunset Bike Ride
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | TT/Big Bend Trailhead, 1337 Merriman Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join us for an evening bike ride! Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles, at a casual (10-12 mph) pace. Bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

Senior Cycling: Utilitarian, Sport and Recreation
2025-05-29 10:00 - 13:00 | BHT/SR 303 Lot, 64 W. Streetsboro Rd., Boston Heights, OH, 44264, United States
Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 10-mile bike ride as we discuss the purpose of cycling for sport, recreation and utility. This is a casually paced bike ride with frequent stops on the trail. Please bring your own bicycle and helmet. Helmets are required to participate.

Meet Me In the Garden: The Everyday Conservationist
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | FASN/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
From lessening the lawn and planting native to leaving your leaves and supporting pollinators, there’s no shortage of ways to help the planet from home. Join conservation photographer and author Danae Wolfe to explore ways you can curb carbon and bolster biodiversity in your own back yard.

Kinderealm: Turtles
2025-05-28 10:30 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
Its turtle time! Children 3 to 6 with their adult companions can come and learn about our scaly, shelled friends through a story, craft and more. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 5/7.

Trees: A Photographic Journey
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 | CV/Himelright Lodge, 1212 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate the trees of Summit Metro Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and more with Ohio landscape and nature photographer, writer and educator Ian Adams. Honoring the legacy of Bert Szabo, the park district’s first naturalist, Adams will share stories of his various collaborations with Szabo to produce mural displays and posters for the park district.

Music in the Park: Season Kick-Off
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH, 44305, United States
Celebrate the beginning of the concert season with a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.

Kids First Creek Hike
2025-05-26 14:00 - 15:30 | FR/Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield, OH, 44286, United States
Take a creek hike perfect for littles just starting to explore the wonderful world of water. Wear closed-toe footwear and get ready to get wet as we catch critters, splash and play in the low and slow waters of Furnace Run.

Blacklight Night Hike
2025-05-25 20:30 - 21:30 | FT/Middlebury Trailhead, 1324 Middlebury Rd., Kent, OH, 44240, United States
Take a peek just beyond the visible spectrum as we explore Freedom Trail by blacklight.

Bike Boston and Brandywine
2025-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 | BHT/SR 303 Lot, 64 W. Streetsboro Rd., Boston Heights, OH, 44264, United States
Join a naturalist on a fun bike ride and learn about the geology of the Boston Ledges and Brandywine Falls. The ride will be slow to moderate-paced and a total of 8.6-miles round-trip. Helmets are required. Please bring drinking water.

Kayak Open House
2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | MF/Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH, 44262, United States
Stop by to learn basic kayak techniques and take a short self-guided paddle on the lake under the guidance of certified instructors. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an adult participant. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. Wear clothes that can get wet and bring a water bottle. All equipment, including life jackets, will be provided. Space is limited kayaks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Location subject to change based on water conditions.

Spring Bird Stroll
2025-05-24 08:00 - 10:00 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
For some folks, spring means birds. We are those folks! Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see which bird species are present at the Valley View Area during the late stages of migration. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you’ve got ’em!

Tent Camping for Women
2025-05-23 16:00 - 2025-05-24 11:00 | SC/Lake House Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Women and girls 14 and older are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience. We’ll be hiking, cooking, crafting and fishing as a group. Please bring your own camping equipment, including sleeping gear, toiletries, snacks and a chair. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials during registration, available while supplies last. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and begins on 4/24.

Spring Nature Tales
2025-05-23 10:30 - 11:00 | LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring during an interactive, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the Nature Play area after the program.

Lil' Sprouts
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | SLNC, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, OH, 44301, United States
This biweekly program is designed to engage young children and accompanying adults in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program. Registration is required and begins on 5/1.
