First Day Hike – Wingfoot Lake
Wingfoot Lake State Park Mogadore, OH, United StatesMeet at the marina parking lot at 11am for an easy 1-mile hike along the Wildlife trail. For more information, call (330) 628-4720.
Meet at the marina parking lot at 11am for an easy 1-mile hike along the Wildlife trail. For more information, call (330) 628-4720.
The Portage Park District is once again partnering with Hiram College for the annual Christmas Bird Count! Biological Field Stion
The Haymaker Farmers' Market continues year-round, with the INDOOR SEASON at the United Methodist Church of Kent, every Saturday 10am-1pm. With fresh produce all winter long, breads, meats, cheese, eggs, maple, honey, jams, snacks, soaps,and more!
2020 is the Year of the Owl at the Portage Park District and we are excited to reward the hiking early birds with an extra bonus. Join us on this hike and you will earn DOUBLE CREDIT - it will count for 2 hikes toward the 2020 Wild Hikes Challenge. We want to put you one step […]
Kick off the Park Rx Winter Series with a relaxing Yoga for Back Health session with our friends at Sequoia Wellness. Class focus will be on poses that relieve pain and ways to get stronger and avoid pain. Register
The Haymaker Farmers' Market continues year-round, with the INDOOR SEASON at the United Methodist Church of Kent, every Saturday 10am-1pm. With fresh produce all winter long, breads, meats, cheese, eggs, maple, honey, jams, snacks, soaps,and more!
Portage SWCD staff will provide this session that will focus on homeowner strategies to reduce our dependence on single-use packaging. Providing an overview of some of the statistics will hopefully motivate us to create some new habits. The Portage County Recycling Center staff will provide a current status report on recycling in our county. There […]
Come to the nature center to learn all about crystals! With the help of Professor Polymer (John Fellenstein), and Moebius Nature Center volunteers, we will create perfect environments for crystals to grow. Participants will take home materials to create their own rock candy crystals. 216-402-4361
Come paint this popular snowman with a heart. Everything included plus step by step instructions. 12x16 canvas $32
It's time for the winter edition of Kent Restaurant Week. Many downtown restaurants will participate by offering a "prix fixe" menu, enticing you to try new places and new things in the new year! You'll get a combination of offerings for one set price at each restaurant. (Prices vary by restaurant.) Enjoy Southern cooking, fried […]
Join us for a leisurely morning walk to look for and learn about the winter strategies of the wildlife at Seneca Ponds Park. We may find evidence of wildlife activity or even see some of the wild residents in action! Owlet Adventures Inspired by our Portage Park District mascot, Owlbert, we are excited to bring you […]
The Haymaker Farmers' Market continues year-round, with the INDOOR SEASON at the United Methodist Church of Kent, every Saturday 10am-1pm. With fresh produce all winter long, breads, meats, cheese, eggs, maple, honey, jams, snacks, soaps,and more!
Join Park Director Cassie Weyer at the Community Center on Sunday, January 19th anytime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to learn about the birds that live in your back yard! Program includes a presentation, bird feeder craft, and field guide booklet while supplies last. Please contact Parks Department with questions: 330-678-0739 x 1470 or […]
Birds are a joy to observe in action! They are also a segment of wild animals that humans can directly impact by creating a habitat oasis. Our Education Program Coordinator, Jennifer White, will share ideas, resources and information on how to best serve our feathered friends that frequent our backyards. Operating a bird BnB is about more […]
It may be cold outside, but the woods is still teeming with life! Certified volunteer naturalist, Leann Whyte, will guide us along the trails to search for signs of animals that are active this time of year. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the parking lot near the kiosk.
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