Saturday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Join us as we reap the fruits of our labor by enjoying a traditional pancake breakfast with our own Liberty Park maple syrup. As we wrap up breakfast, there will be a presentation and discussion about the notable history of maple syrup production in and around Summit County. Registration is required and begins on 2/19. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Beginning Sunday, March 2

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park/Quarry Trail

5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula

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 will be available along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail through March 30. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Wednesday, March 5, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 2/26. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Wednesday, March 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

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 lesson, story and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 2/20. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Wednesday, March 5, 1 - 2 p.m.

Zoom

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing. No experience is necessary; all you need are pencils, paper and a sense of humor. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registering. Registration is required and begins 2/26. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 2/26. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 6, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest and enjoy! Each week we'll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn best practices for starting seeds for the vegetable garden. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 7, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park/Lot C4

5550 Christman Rd., Green

Drop in at the campground boat launch to start your morning right with a campfire, pie iron pancakes and birdwatching. We'll have binoculars, a spotting scope and field guides set out to enjoy. Registration is required and begins on 2/28. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 7, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Spring is almost here! Young children and their adult companions can celebrate the change of seasons 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. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 7, 8 - 10 p.m.

Silver Creek Metro Park/Big Oak Area

5199 Medina Line Rd., Norton

Whooo goes there? Hike the 2-mile Chippewa Trail at night to get a glimpse into the nocturnal world of owls. o. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Saturday, March 8, 12 - 4 p.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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 and how it's boiled down to sweet amber syrup. The best part? You can satisfy your sweet tooth by sampling syrup from our own Liberty Park maple trees! This event is sponsored by Friends of Metro Parks. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 9, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on 2/27. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 9, 12 - 4 p.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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 and how it's boiled down to that sweet amber syrup. The best part? You can satisfy your sweet tooth by sampling syrup from our own Liberty Park maple trees! This event is sponsored by Friends of Metro Parks. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 9, 2 - 3 p.m.

Zoom

Join our interpretive artist online for this entertaining virtual lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6 to 12. All you need is a pencil and paper. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants after registration. Registration is required and begins on 2/27. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Tuesday, March 11, 1 - 3 p.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required and begins on 2/26. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Beginning Wednesday, March 12

Cascade Valley Metro Park/Valley View Area

1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Enjoy a hike along the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail and learn more about one of the park district's newest trails along the way. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Wednesday, March 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

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 lesson, story and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 2/20. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 13, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Seneca Deck

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

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. Registration is required and begins on 3/6. Required, please call 330-865-8065. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Zoom

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. Registration is required and begins on 3/6. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest and enjoy! Each week we'll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be moved indoors. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

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. This month we'll spotlight shade-dwelling plants to add to your outdoor spaces with less than 3 hours of direct sunlight. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 14, 7 - 8 p.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

Learn what makes Summit Lake an amazing home for waterfowl in the winter while making your own origami duck and paper pond diorama. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

The University of Akron Field Station

4240 Ira Rd., Akron

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! These birds put on a show you won't want to miss. Please drive all the way down the drive to the field station. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Saturday, March 15, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor presentation, we'll head out to the field to put our skills to the test. This month we're sifting through sneaky sparrows! For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 16, 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Cascade Valley Metro Park/Valley View Area

1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Rise and shine! Get an early start to the day by hiking the 1-mile Prather Trail with a naturalist. Along the way, we'll explore who else might be up early. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars, if you have them. Extra pairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 16, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Nature Realm

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

Slime is all around us, even if we don't notice it! Join a naturalist for a quick talk about slime and our slimy friend, the salamander! Afterwards, we will make our very own slime. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Wednesday, March 19, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Firestone Metro Park/Warner Road Area

200 E. Warner Rd., Akron

Wake up from winter with good coffee and conversation as we hike the 0.9-mile Walking Course. We will look for turtles waking up from brumation and discuss the unique strategies they employ to get going without a cup o' joe. o. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Wednesday, March 19, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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 lesson, story and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins on 2/20. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Lodge

40 Axline Ave., Akron

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join a naturalist to learn about the natural phenomena that make our springs so full of life. Registration is required and begins on 3/12. For more information or to register, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 20, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Lodge

40 Axline Ave., Akron

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Join a naturalist to learn about the natural phenomena that make our springs so full of life. Registration is required and begins on 3/12. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 20, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest and enjoy! Each week we'll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Goodyear Heights Lodge

2077 Newton St., Akron

Join us in collaboration with Let's Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn about the interesting history of common fruits and vegetables grown in gardens. Discover how different crops made their way around the world, changing tastes and cuisines along the way. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 21, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Wood Hollow Metro Park/Downy Loop Trail

2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll along portions of Downy Loop Trail. Enjoy a warm beverage and nature conversation afterward. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 21, 4:30 - 6 p.m. & 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Lodge

40 Axline Ave., Akron

Participants learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Registration is required and begins on 3/12. Cost: $10/person. To register, visit https://330tix.com/organizations/summit-metro-parks. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Saturday, March 22, 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Nature Realm

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

Join Summit Metro Parks naturalists on a bus trip to Wayne County to experience migrating waterfowl and shorebirds in the wetlands of Killbuck Marsh and Funk Bottoms. Pack binoculars, spotting scopes, snacks and a lunch. Dress for all-day comfort out in the elements. Registration is required and begins on 3/7. Cost: $55/person. To register, visit https://330tix.com/organizations/summit-metro-parks. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Beginning Sunday, March 23

Firestone Metro Park/Tuscarawas Meadows Area

2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Enjoy a hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail while learning about our local amphibians. Discover 10 stations to learn about their lifecycle, seasonal happenings and different species. This experience is available through March 30. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 23, 1 - 2 p.m. & 3 - 4 p.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Join a naturalist for this monthly series focused on creating nature-friendly back yards. This month we will learn about cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, bluebirds and wrens. After a short presentation, participants can make a bluebird box to take home, free of charge, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Limit one kit per household. Registration is required and begins on 3/13. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Monday, March 24, 2 - 4 p.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Hike the 2.1-mile Black Bear Trail with a naturalist to learn about the cultural history of Liberty Park and the surrounding city of Twinsburg, from Indigenous cultures and early pioneers to farming and preservation of the park today. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Tuesday, March 25, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Goodyear Heights Lodge

2077 Newton St., Akron

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to dive into the world of bluebirds. Dale Rabung, a charter member of the Ohio Bluebird Society, has been working on bluebird trails since 1979 and has fledged over 8,000 birds. Learn about monitoring efforts, nest boxes and building bluebird trails. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 27, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Summit Lake Nature Center

411 Ira Ave., Akron

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest and enjoy! Each week we'll have a game or craft, garden activity and a snack themed around what is growing and ready to harvest in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Thursday, March 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

FR/Brushwood Area

4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

Start an embroidery project while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace. Guidance and supplies are included in the registration fee. For people 16 and older. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 3/20. To register, visit https://330tix.com/organizations/summit-metro-parks. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 28, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Liberty Park/Nature Center

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Young children and their adult companions can celebrate spring 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. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 28, 6 - 7 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

Join a writer-turned-naturalist to discover the literary meanings of spring and their real-life connections. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Friday, March 28, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Cascade Valley Metro Park/Valley View Area

1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Venture out on a night hike in search of frogs and discover the important roles amphibians play in our world. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Saturday, March 29, 9 - 11 a.m.

Hampton Hills Metro Park/Main Entrance

2925 Akron Peninsula Rd., Akron

Enjoy a mid-morning hike celebrating the arrival of spring along the 3.2-mile Adam Run Trail, taking us by Adam Run Stream and Top 'O the World. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your hiking staff if you have one! For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Saturday, March 29, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Silver Creek Metro Park/Lake House & Pheasant Run Area

5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

Ohio's forests come in many forms. Hike through the successional forests of the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail to learn what a successional forest is, how it got here and what life it supports. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Saturday, March 29, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Liberty Park/Pond Brook Conservation Area

3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg

Hike with a naturalist along Pond Brook and through wet woods on the 1.6-mile Buttonbush Trail to see what signs of spring we can find. Binoculars, boots and bug repellant are recommended! For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 30, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Pioneer Area

550 Frazier Ave., Akron

Storytime is better on the trail! Bring your little ones for a 1.4-mile hike on Alder Trail with stops along the way for a story and games to celebrate the season. Consider a jogging stroller or carrier for younger children unable to hike. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 30, 12:30 - 2 p.m. & 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Lodge

40 Axline Ave., Akron

Participants can learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 9 years old and 50 inches or taller. Cost: $10/person. Registration is required and begins on 3/21. To register, visit https://330tix.com/organizations/summit-metro-parks. For more information, call 330-865-8065.

Sunday, March 30, 1 - 3 p.m.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Nature Realm

1828 Smith Rd., Akron

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge. For more information, call 330-865-8065.