Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Working Woods Walks
Guided nature walks exploring Northeast Ohio forests and conservation at Holden Arboretum.
Concerts & More at the Glen
All-ages outdoor concerts at Penitentiary Glen Reservation's natural amphitheater.
Who is Living in the River?
Who is Living in the River? — nature exploration for all ages in Munroe Falls.
Homegrown Habitat: Caterpillars Count
Learn about caterpillars and nature habitats at FASN/Nature Realm.
Magnificent Moths
Nature education program about moths at LP/Nature Center.
Cycling Tour: West Akron & Highland Square
Family-friendly guided cycling tour through West Akron & Highland Square.
Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Summer Wetlands
Discover wetland habitats on a guided nature hike through Mentor Marsh for all ages.
Music in the Park
Free outdoor concert series in the park—perfect for all ages.
Self-Guided: Goodbye, Birds!
Self-guided nature walk spotting migratory birds at FASN/Nature Realm.
Kinderealm: Skunks
Free nature education program about skunks at LP/Nature Center.
Garden Highlights Tours
Guided tour of Cleveland Botanical Garden's gardens with expert insights beyond plant labels.
Summer Nature Tales
Summer nature storytelling at LP Nature Center.
Nature Trivia Hike
Learn about local wildlife and nature on a guided trivia hike at Summit Metro Parks.
Magnificence on the Mountain: Little Mountain Hike
Guided nature hike through Holden Arboretum's preserved woodlands on Little Mountain.
Nature Saunter
Nature Saunter at LP/Pond Brook Conservation Area—guided nature walk through local preserve.
Fall Hiking Spree Kick-Off
Fall hiking event kick-off at Summit Metro Parks in Akron.
Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Summer's Spectacular Wildflowers
Hike through native prairie at Mentor Marsh to see summer wildflowers in full bloom.
Kinderealm: Skunks
Learn about skunks in nature at Summit Metro Parks—free wildlife education.
Meet Me in the Garden: Attracting Wildlife
Learn how to attract wildlife to your garden at Summit Metro Parks.
Harvest Moon
All-ages seasonal celebration at Cleveland Botanical Garden's iconic Harvest Moon event.
Gone Fishin’
Gone Fishin' outdoor recreation program at Brushwood Area.
Old-Fashioned Picnic
Family picnic on the shores of Lake Erie at Painesville Township Park.
Getting to Know Grasses
Educational nature walk exploring prairie grasses and ecosystems.
Young Birders: Novel Nightjars
Youth nature program learning about nightjars at Valley View Area.
Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Monarch Mania
Learn about monarch butterflies and their migration on a guided hike through Mentor Marsh.
Spree With Me: Quarry Hike
Guided nature hike at Quarry Trail with Summit Metro Parks.
Spree With Me: 2-for-1
Outdoor recreation outing with Summit Metro Parks at Nature Realm.
Kids in the Garden
Kids gardening program at Summit Lake Nature Center in Akron.
Kids in the Garden
Hands-on garden program for kids at SLNC.
First Fridays Garden Tours
Monthly guided garden tours showcasing seasonal plantings and botanical highlights at Holden Arboretum.
Spree With Me: Wildlife Along the Canal
Guided nature hike exploring wildlife along the canal — perfect for curious kids.
Self-Guided Story Trail: Berry Song
Self-guided story trail combining nature walk with storytelling in Richfield.
Bug Day!
Free afternoon of bug-themed crafts, games, and nature activities for families.
Self-Guided Trail: Bird Humor
Self-guided nature trail with bird-themed humor and education in Peninsula.
Paul Revere's Ride Corn Maze
Navigate a corn maze inspired by Paul Revere's Ride at Lake Metroparks Farmpark.
Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers
Kinderealm explores fabulous flowers at FASN/Visitors Center—nature education for little ones.
Homegrown Habitat: Fall Garden Care
Learn fall gardening tips and habitat care at FASN Visitors Center.
Nature Collage
Create art from nature at FASN Visitors Center in Akron.
Get to Know Coyotes
Learn about coyotes at FASN Seneca Deck in Akron.
Nature Tales
Nature storytelling program at LP/Nature Center in Twinsburg.
Ohio's Tree Farm of the Year Tour
Free educational tour celebrating Ohio's award-winning tree farm at Holden Arboretum.
Spree With Me: Rock Creek History
Guided hike exploring Rock Creek history at Brushwood Area.
Canal Paddle
Paddle the canal at SLNC in Akron—outdoor recreation for the whole family.
Young Birders: Vocal Vireos
Young birders learn to identify vocal Vireos at Summit Metro Parks.
Sturgeon Release Celebration
Watch sturgeon release back into the wild at Valley View Area.
Fabulous Fungi
Learn about mushrooms and fungi at Summit Metro Parks Nature Center.
Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers
Kinderealm program: kids explore fabulous flowers at Summit Metro Parks.
Bees & Blooms
Learn about bees and wildflowers at Tallmadge Meadows.
Spree With Me: Nature Saunter
Guided nature walk at Downy Loop Trail in Hudson.
Spree With Me: Harvest Moon
Nature hike celebrating harvest season at Big Oak Area.
Back Yards Gone Wild: Seed Collecting
Learn to collect seeds for a backyard habitat.
Pawpaw Appreciation Night
Discover pawpaw trees and taste native fruit at Nature Center.
Spree With Me: Discover Nature
Guided nature discovery hike on Downy Loop Trail.
Zoar Agriculture Tours – America 250
Historic farm tours at Zoar Village—learn 18th-century agriculture.
Harvest Festival
Annual autumn festival at historic Hale Farm & Village with harvest activities & traditions.
Self-Guided: Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Self-guided spooky scavenger hunt at LP Nature Center—perfect fall fun.
Birding by the Canal
Guided bird-watching hike by the canal at TT Clinton Trailhead.
Homeschoolers: Natural Connections
Homeschool nature program exploring natural connections at LP Nature Center.
Spree With Me: Fall Foliage
Hike to see fall foliage and wildlife at Tuscarawas Meadows Area.
Young Birders: Wonderful Woodpeckers
Young birders learn about woodpeckers on the Downy Loop Trail in Hudson.
Spree With Me: Natural History
Nature hike with natural history focus at SR/Wadsworth Area.
All Forward CONNECTIONS: Hike @ Girl Scouts’ Camp Ledgewood & Discover STEM
Girl Scout STEM hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Protecting Our Drinking Water
Nature education program on drinking-water protection at Goodyear Heights.
Kinderealm: Mimicry and Camo
Nature education on animal mimicry and camouflage at LP Nature Center.
Spree With Me: Nature Saunter
Guided nature walk at Summit Metro Parks' Brushwood Area.
Brumation Nation
Learn about animal hibernation at Tuscarawas Meadows Area.
Spree With Me: Hike & Campfire
Guided hike & campfire experience in Akron's Summit Metro Parks.
Hawks, Owls and Eagles…Oh My!
Nature education program about raptors at Summit Metro Parks' Nature Center.
Spree With Me: Howl-O-Ween at the Moon
Halloween-themed family hike with moon-watching at Summit Metro Parks.
What the Heck is a Hellbender?
Learn about hellbenders & local wildlife at Summit Metro Parks nature center.
Spooky Species Spotlight
Spooky wildlife education at Summit Metro Parks for Halloween season.
Hiking Spree Shield Assistance
Guided hiking event with Shield Assistance program at Summit Metro Parks.
Spree With Me: Nuthatch Trail
Guided nature hike along Nuthatch Trail for families and all ages.
Self-Guided: History of the Realm
Self-guided nature walk exploring the history of a local nature preserve.
Kinderealm: Fox & Coyote
Kids' nature education program about foxes and coyotes in the wild.
Hiking Spree Shield Assistance
Guided hiking experience at FASN/Nature Realm—explore trails and natural wonders.
Eye Spy & Campfire
Evening nature scavenger hunt and campfire gathering for all ages.
Family Flashlight Walk
Evening nature walk with flashlights at Munroe Falls lake area.
Spree with Me: Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor nature scavenger hunt at CV Valley View Area, Akron.
Creatures of the Night
Evening nocturnal-wildlife program at Bath Nature Preserve, Akron.
Spree with Me: Owl Prowl
Guided night hike to spot owls at SC Big Oak Area, Norton.
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.
Feed the Chickadees
Feed chickadees and observe birds at FASN Campfire Area, Akron.
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: Park Careers
Explore careers in park management and nature education with a homeschool field visit.
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.
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
Nighttime nature adventure hunting for owls at LP/Nature Center.
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.
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.
History of the American Fur Trade
Learn about fur-trade history at a nature center program.
Christmas Bird Count Walk
Guided bird-watching walk during the annual Christmas Bird Count.
Kinderealm: Happy Hibernators
Nature education program about hibernating animals at LP/Nature Center.
Owl Prowl
Guided nighttime owl-watching walk at nature sanctuary.