Drop by during the listed hours to meet native Ohio reptiles. From the strange softshell turtle to slithering snakes, get to know these misunderstood animals before making your very own snake suncatcher.
Drop by any time during the posted hours and join Naturalist Nicole Hindman to learn about our local bird species and try our hands at using a bird beak! As we learn, we'll enjoy s...
Want to touch a turtle? See a snake? Meet a frog? Come by any time during the hours below for a chance to meet some of our animal ambassadors with a naturalist. You’ll leave with a...
What’s that large bird flying over your head? Stop by CanalWay Center and talk to a naturalist about what it might be. We’ll see how your wingspan measures up against the largest —...
Swing by Brecksville Nature Center and test your Tree ID IQ or you can learn in a casual setting and play a Tree ID game. Bring a leaf from home and we can identify it together.
Come by Rocky River Nature Center during the times listed below to learn about some of the summer constellations we can see in Northeast Ohio. Ask all your star-related questions a...
Many plants have adaptations that protect them from being eaten, but sometimes that means they can be harmful to us. Stop by during program hours to discover how these adaptations...
Drop by any time during the posted hours and join Naturalist Nicole Hindman to meet some of our local frog and salamander species! As we learn, we'll enjoy s'mores and experiment w...
Drop by Brooklyn Library from 6 – 7 p.m. to get up close and personal with a real-life snake! Learn how to identify common species, uncover the important role snakes play in our ec...
How much do you know about trees? Stop inside CanalWay Center for a fun game of trivia where a naturalist will put your tree knowledge to the test. Win a prize, and discover the Cl...
Visit our Trailside Program Center near the nature center and make a free upcycling craft. We will make a cute owl from old socks, ribbon and googly eyes.
Since their reintroduction in 1996, trumpeter swans are thriving in Ohio! At this drop-by table you can learn about these iconic birds and the habitats that sustain them. Visit an...
Drop by during the posted hours to celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day by going on a scavenger hunt for scavengers and decomposers! Uncover the mystery of turkey vultures, mushro...
Join us anytime during the hours below to discover the vibrant wildflowers blooming this season and take part in a fun, all-ages craft. It’s the perfect way to embrace the beauty o...
Today is National Scavenger Hunt Day, and we are putting you or your group to the test. Stop by the desk at CanalWay Center to pick up your scavenger hunt list. The experience time...
American beavers are frequently seen in and around the pond and evidence of them is everywhere. Visit a naturalist on the bridge behind the nature center and discover what makes th...
Do Eastern milksnakes drink milk? Are they venomous? Stop by during listed hours to learn the answers to these questions and more. Meet our resident snake and make a craft to take...