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A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Self-Guided Storybook Trail: North Country Spring

Bring the family to enjoy some exercise and fun while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “North Country Spring.” This experience…

DLQ/Quarry Trail

Kinderealm: Herons

Here come the herons! We invite children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions to join us as we learn about great blue herons through a short…

SLNC
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

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…

SLNC

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,…

NR/Lot C4
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Winter Nature Tales

Spring is almost here! Young children and their adult companions can celebrate the change of seasons in an interactive, spring-themed story…

LP/Nature Center
An up-close photo of an owl's head.

Owl Prowl

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

SC/Big Oak Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Maple Mania

Everyone loves real maple syrup! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped, how sap is collected…

LP/Nature Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Maple Mania

Everyone loves real maple syrup! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped, how sap is collected…

LP/Nature Center

Kinderealm: Herons

Here come the herons! We invite children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions to join us as we learn about great blue herons through a short…

FASN/Visitors Center

Homegrown Habitats: Shade Plants

Calling all people with yards or green spaces, big and small: Join us for this monthly series and learn how to rewild your home landscape….

FASN/Visitors Center

Duck Pond Papercraft

Learn what makes Summit Lake an amazing home for waterfowl in the winter while making your own origami duck and paper pond diorama.

SLNC
A yellow warbler sitting on a tree branch.

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!…

The University of Akron Field Station