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Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Bluebird Boxes

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Meet Me In The Garden: Creating Iris Envy

Discover the best plan for success to growing fabulous irises in your garden, including best choices for Ohio’s climate, iris types, bloom time, dividing and minimizing pests and diseases.

Flapjacks and Sap Facts: A Maple Sugaring Breakfast

Join us as we reap the fruits of our labor by enjoying a traditional pancake breakfast with our own Liberty Park maple syrup. As we wrap up breakfast, there will be a presentation and discussion about the notable history of maple syrup production in and around Summit County. Registration is required and begins on 2/19.

Liberty Park

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 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…

Breakfast with Waterfowl

Drop in at the campground boat launch to start your morning right with a campfire, pie iron pancakes and birdwatching. We’ll have binoculars, a spotting scope and field guides set out to enjoy. Registration is required and begins on 2/28.

Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park

Owl Prowl

Whooo goes there? Hike the 2-mile Chippewa Trail at night to get a glimpse into the nocturnal world of owls.

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

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 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 moved…

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Woodcock Walk

Join a naturalist as we partner with The University of Akron Field Station at Bath Nature Preserve for a chance to see the legendary timberdoodle! These birds put on a show you won’t want to miss. Please drive all the way down the drive to the field station.

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Self-Guided: Missing Link Trail

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district’s newest trails along the way.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Coffee Crawl: Wake Up with the Turtles

Wake up from winter with good coffee and conversation as we hike the 0.9-mile Walking Course. We will look for turtles waking up from brumation and discuss the unique strategies they employ to get going without a cup o’ joe.

Firestone Metro Park

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Bluebird Boxes

Join a naturalist for this monthly series focused on creating nature-friendly back yards. This month we will learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit one kit per household. Registration is required and…

Liberty Park

Back Yards Gone Wild: DIY Bluebird Boxes

Join a naturalist for this monthly series focused on creating nature-friendly back yards. This month we will learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit one kit per household. Registration is required and…

Liberty Park

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

History Hike: Liberty Park

Hike the 2.1-mile Black Bear Trail with a naturalist to learn about the cultural history of Liberty Park and the surrounding city of Twinsburg, from Indigenous cultures and early pioneers to farming and preservation of the park today.

Liberty Park

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Self-Guided: Amphibian Life

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30.

Kinderealm: April Showers

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can learn how April rains prepare plants and animals for spring. A craft and hike are part of the program. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 3/20.

Towpath Trail

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 welcome. Registration is required and begins on 3/26.

Good Garden Talks: Soil Health

Soil is the foundation of your garden and determines whether or not your plants will thrive. Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn how to restore your urban or suburban soils with soil amendments to create healthy living soil for your plants.