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Life Along the River

February 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

| CV/Oxbow Area

Join a naturalist on a steep but beautiful hike of the 1.2-mile Oxbow Trail along the Cuyahoga River. As we hike, we will discuss which wildlife call this waterway home and explore the importance of rivers in human history and local biodiversity.

Details

Date
February 23, 2025
Time
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Cost
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Location
1135 Cuyahoga St.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
Adults
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park

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