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Spending time outdoors year round is important for both your physical and mental well-being.

Our earliest native wildflower, the Skunk Cabbage, will begin to bloom even before all the snow is gone. We’ll be learning about this fascinating, and smelly, species while using it as our muse for some works of art.

Park Volunteer Todd Cartner will share the fascinating life history, disappearance from Ohio, and the current research and status of wolves today.

Enjoy a Senior Hike with friends! These slower paced, group hikes offer a chance for all ages to enjoy an ADA-accessible trail at one of your Portage Parks or Multipurpose Trails.

The days are getting longer, and the weather is warming up! Now is the perfect time to make a goal to get outside more. Join UH hospitals for blood pressure readings and tips on how to make the most of your time outside.

Join us on a spring stroll to learn about, and potentially uncover, some of these secretive amphibians.

The skies above are always changing, and the constellations and planets we see now might not be visible in six months. Astronomy Night will allow us to discuss the changes we’re seeing, any cool things that are going on up there, and if the weather permits, we’ll go outside to take a look.

Come practice your avian identification skills in a laid-back setting. Nature newbies are welcome to come try out a new hobby in a safe and welcoming atmosphere! Binoculars will be available for use. 

Want to complete the challenge but not quite ready to go it alone? Join our group hikes to get one step closer to your new medallion!

Let’s take a walk to soak up the sun as we welcome the arrival of spring to Portage County (and the Northern Hemisphere)!

Enjoy a Senior Hike with friends! These slower paced, group hikes offer a chance for all ages to enjoy an ADA-accessible trail at one of your Portage Parks or Multipurpose Trails.

Explore early spring blooms with Owlbert’s friends! Discover why these splashes of color on the forest floor are an important part of our Portage County ecosystems and create a craft to take home.

Owlbert's Adventures are recommended for children ages 3-6 and their families. 

Garden season is almost upon us, so it is high time we start getting those plans finished. Whether you are into flowers or vegetables, the work we put in during the spring enhances our experience all season long.

Vernal pools may look like big puddles, but those in the know understand there is a whole other world just below the surface. Help us collect, identify, and count the multitudes of critters that can be found in these amazing habitats.