Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Family Flashlight Walk
Evening nature walk with flashlights at Munroe Falls lake area.
Creatures of the Night
Evening nocturnal-wildlife program at Bath Nature Preserve, Akron.
Spree with Me: Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor nature scavenger hunt at CV Valley View Area, Akron.
Feed the Chickadees
Feed chickadees and observe birds at FASN Campfire Area, Akron.
Mentor Marsh: Second Saturday Science
Outdoor nature exploration program at Mentor Marsh for budding naturalists.
Autumn in the Prairie
Seasonal prairie walk exploring fall wildflowers and habitats.
Young Birders: Clever Corvids
Learn about crows and ravens on a guided nature walk at GYH/Pioneer Area.
Geology of the Ledges
Discover the rock formations and geological history of the Ledges on a nature center hike.
Spree With Me: Firestone History Hike
Hike through Firestone History as you explore natural and cultural heritage.
History of the American Forest
Learn how forests have shaped American history on a guided nature center walk.
Homeschoolers Outdoor Education
Nature exploration and outdoor learning for homeschooled children at Oenslager Nature Center.
Homeschoolers: Park Careers
Explore careers in park management and nature education with a homeschool field visit.
Hiking Spree Shield Assistance
Guided hiking adventure at FASN/Nature Realm.
Leave the Leaves Hike
Guided nature hike exploring fall foliage and ecosystem at FASN/Nature Realm.
Waterfowl in the Fall
Spot ducks, geese, and other waterfowl as they migrate through Ohio in fall.
Spree With Me: The Gift of Oaks
All-ages nature hike celebrating the importance of oak trees in the ecosystem.
Back Yards Gone Wild: Berries for Birds
Educational nature walk about native berries and supporting local bird populations.
Full Beaver Supermoon Hike
Evening nature hike under the supermoon at SFB/Prairie Trail.
Self-Guided Trail: Winter Bird Discovery
Self-guided winter bird-spotting trail at FASN/Nature Realm.
Holiday Ice & Lights Festival
Skate and stroll through glowing winter lights at Lake Metroparks' holiday festival.
Moonlight Paintings
Art and nature combine in a moonlit painting session at FASN/Seneca Deck.
Spree With Me: Last Chance Hike
Last-chance guided nature hike with spree credit in Akron.
Owl Prowl
Join a guided evening hike to spot owls along Summit Metro Parks' scenic WH/Downy Loop Trail.
Nature Tales
Nature storytelling at LP/Nature Center in Twinsburg.
Bird Nerds: Pileated Woodpecker
Nature education program on pileated woodpeckers at FASN/Visitors Center.
Hiking Spree Shield Assistance
Family hiking event with assistance at Goodyear Heights Lodge, Akron.
Lichen Look About
Guided nature walk discovering lichen at LP/Nature Center, Twinsburg.
Nature Collage
Nature art craft workshop at FASN Visitors Center.
Homegrown Habitat: Bring on the Birds
Learn to attract birds to your backyard at FASN Visitors Center.
Ugly Sweater Night Hike
Festive ugly-sweater night hike at FASN for all ages.
Exploring Evergreens
Nature education program exploring evergreen trees at Gorman Heritage Farm.
Young Birders: Wake Up with Waterfowl
Learn to identify waterfowl on an early-morning guided nature walk.
Christmas Bird Count Walk
Guided bird-watching walk during the annual Christmas Bird Count.
History of the American Fur Trade
Learn about fur-trade history at a nature center program.
Kinderealm: Happy Hibernators
Nature education program about hibernating animals at LP/Nature Center.
Owl Prowl
Guided nighttime owl-watching walk at nature sanctuary.
Winter Bird Stroll
Guided nature walk to spot winter birds at Valley View Area.
Campfire Open House
Campfire experience at LP Nature Center with nature education.
Winter Solstice Stroll
Winter solstice nature walk at LP Nature Center.
Jolly for Holly
Holiday nature program at GYH Pioneer Area.
Cool Winter’s Hike
Winter nature walk exploring the landscape and wildlife at a local nature preserve.
Owl Prowl
Evening nature walk to spot owls at Tallmadge Meadows—perfect for curious kids.
S’more Birds, Please!
Outdoor campfire gathering with s'mores and bird education at FASN's Akron location.
Snowbird Saunter
Family nature walk spotting migratory birds at Big Oak Area in Norton.
Self-Guided: All About Beavers
Self-guided beaver discovery at FASN Nature Realm—explore lodge and dam.
Kinderealm: Sleeping Seeds
Nature exploration for young learners: 'Sleeping Seeds' at FASN Nature Realm.