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Wednesday, April 9,  – 2 p.m.

VIRTUAL: NATURE JOURNALING FOR ADULTS

Join our interpretive artist for an inspiring virtual lesson in nature journaling as a technique for practicing mindfulness and wellness. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registering. (4/3)

Thursday, April 20, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

NATURE COLLAGE

KINDEREALM: SIGNS OF SPRING

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions can drop in to learn about signs of spring and search for them along the trail. Who knows what you’ll find!

Wednesday, April 5

0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Wednesday, April 2 0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

SLNC: 4 Ira Ave., Akron

Sunday, April 23, 2 – 2 p.m.

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Beginning Monday, April 7

SELF-GUIDED: SPRING

Wildflower Walk

Welcome, spring! Hike Ledges Trail between April 7 and 30 to discover delicate spring blooms of all shapes and sizes. Interpretive signs will be posted along the way to point out these beauties and guide your learning experience. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Wednesday, April 9, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Nature Journaling For Adults

Join our interpretive artist for an inspiring lesson in nature journaling as a technique for practicing mindfulness and wellness. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (4/3)

Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. All materials will be provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (4/3)

Thursday, April 20,  – 3 p.m.

VIRTUAL: NATURE COLLAGE

Let’s make a beautiful nature-inspired collage using recycled paper! Join our interpretive artist for this easy, fun lesson. A list of materials and a Zoom invite will be emailed after registering. (4/3)

Friday, April 2, 8 – 0 a.m.

Spring Bird Stroll

For some folks, spring means birds. WE are those folks! Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see which bird species are present at Valley View. Bring binoculars and a field guide. CV/Valley View: 22 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Friday, April 2, 2 – 3 p.m.

Grow Natives In Urban Gardens

Join a naturalist to learn why native plants are so important and find out how to feature native plantings in urban gardens to support local wildlife. SC/Lake House: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

Friday, April 2, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

GONE FISHIN’

Kids ages 5 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line and see what they can catch. Some rods and reels will be available for use. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children and must have a current Ohio fishing license if they want to fish. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro

Friday, April 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Less Stress Hike

Did you know there are many benefits of hiking? Join us to learn how beneficial green space and nature can be to our mental state. Along the trail, we will try some of the techniques used by “forest bathers.”

GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron

Saturday, April 22, 8:30 – 0:30 a.m.

Earth Day Bird Walk

New and experienced birdwatchers are invited to celebrate Earth Day with a walk through Deep Lock Quarry. We’ll see what feathered friends are visiting this park, designated an Audubon Important Bird Area. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. DLQ: 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula

Saturday, April 22, 9 – 0:30 a.m.

EARTH DAY GUIDED

Meditation

Join a naturalist as we practice a 0-5 minute guided nature meditation. We will talk about what features of nature we are grateful for, then sit quietly. We will be sitting on the ground, so please bring a blanket, cushion or portable chair if you prefer. Meet at Hilltop Shelter. CV/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Saturday, April 22

0 – :30 a.m. & 2 – 3:30 p.m.

CLASSY CANVAS

Like to paint but need some instruction? Adult participants are invited to appreciate the beauty of the parks as we paint together. We’ll look at some brightly colored creatures to inspire creativity and then go through step-by-step instruction. We will provide all of the supplies needed to create a personal masterpiece. SLNC: 4 Ira Ave., Akron (4/3)

Saturday, April 22,  a.m. –  p.m.

EARTH DAY BIRD FEEDING

Drop by to celebrate Earth Day by joining a naturalist to feed birds from your hand. Learn why our flying friends are important for a healthy ecosystem. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Saturday, April 22,  – 3 p.m.

EARTH DAY WILDFLOWER HIKE

Join a naturalist as we walk the ledges in celebration of Earth Day! We will identify some of the beautiful and delicate spring ephemerals and learn which insects (especially ants!) are important to many of our native wildflowers. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Sunday, April 23, 9 –  a.m.

EARLY SPRING MIGRANT BIRD WALK

Hike the river corridor in search of early migrating songbirds and discover why we should be listening to the “canaries in the coal mine.” Please bring binoculars and a bird guide. CV/Valley View: 22 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Sunday, April 23, 0 –

& 2 – 3 p.m.

TRY IT: ARCHERY a.m.;

Participants can sign up for a 45-minute time slot to try archery. Beginner and experienced archers are welcome. All equipment is provided. Participants must be 50 inches or taller. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron (4/4)

Sunday, April 23, 0 – :30 a.m.

SMP CYCLING CLUB

Join us on this bimonthly bike ride as we pedal along and explore the Towpath Trail. This will be a 0-mile, casually paced (0-2 mph) out and back ride. You must bring your own bike and helmets are required to participate.

SLNC: 4 Ira Ave., Akron (4/4)

Sunday, April 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Bumblebees And Their Friends

Did you know that there are over 455 native bee species in Ohio? Join a naturalist to learn about some of these important pollinators, including bumblebees. After a presentation, we will search Ledges Trail for recently emerged queen bumblebees pollinating some of our native spring ephemeral wildflowers.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

WHO’S WHO OF OHIO’S OWLS

Join a naturalist as we explore the lives of Ohio’s owls. You will learn how to identify common owls by sight and sound. You’ll also learn about their habitats and how they use their unique abilities. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Wednesday, April 26, 7 – 8 p.m.

MEET ME IN THE GARDEN: NATIVE PLANTS

Summit County Master Gardener Sarah Vradenburg will discuss the advantages of including native plants in your home garden. Learn how and why she converted her garden to an exclusive native plant space. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Thursday, April 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. CROAKING CHORUS: FROG WALK

Learn to tell several frog calls apart as we walk at sunset in search of these slippery singers. It’s bound to be a hoppin’ good time! Bring a flashlight if you wish. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg

Friday, April 28, 0:30 –  a.m. SPRING NATURE TALES

Spring is here! Young children and their adult companions can celebrate its arrival in an interactive, spring-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring the park or visiting the nature play area after the program. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Saturday, April 29, 0 – :30 a.m.

VIOLETS, TOOTHWORT & TRILLIUM, OH MY!

Flowers are popping up! We will head out on a hunt to see which flowers we can find while learning how these plants were important to early settlers. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

Saturday, April 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

CLUES FROM THE CLOUDS

What exactly is a cloud? Do you really know? Join a naturalist as we reach for the skies and discuss formation, types and what we can learn from clouds. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Thursday, April 27, 0 –  a.m. LIL’ SPROUTS

This biweekly program is designed to engage children ages 3 to 5 and an accompanying adult in the wonderful world of gardening. Each class builds upon the last and will be centered on what’s growing and ready to harvest! Adults are asked to actively participate with children during the program.

SLNC: 4 Ira Ave., Akron (4/6)

Thursday, April 27

0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & :30 – 3:30 p.m.

HOMESCHOOLERS: BIRDS, NESTS AND EGGS

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 4: Come explore the world of birds and the spring nesting cycle as we learn to identify common backyard birds by their nests and eggs. Bring binoculars if you have them and be ready to spend time exploring outside. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (4/9)

Sunday, April 30, 0 –  a.m.

WHAT ARE SPRING

EPHEMERALS?

Join a naturalist on a .4-mile hike to discover the mysterious world of spring ephemerals. These are woodland wildflowers that only bloom in spring and live just a couple weeks before returning to the ground. GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron

Sunday, April 30, 2 –  p.m.

SUNDAY SPRING STROLL

Gather with a naturalist for fun activities, sensory experiences and a hike as we welcome the surprises of spring. F/Warner Road: 200 E. Warner Rd., Akron