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September 2026

Bug Day

September 6
Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road
Willoughby, OH 44094 United States
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An afternoon of bug activities, crafts, games and more. 12-4 p.m. 

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Butterfly Release

September 12
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until September 13, 2026

Anyone can support Beech Creek by donating just $10 to release their own butterfly at the event. Tickets will be $13-15 if purchased the day of the release. Admission to the Gardens is not included. Butterfly releases will be at 12 and 2 p.m. Event days will start at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m.

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Young Birders

September 19
Deep Lock Quarry, 5779 Riverview Road
Peninsula, United States
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Kids ages 8+ learn about the lives of vireos through a presentation and bird walk. Adults must accompany children. 10-11 a.m.  If there are any questions about this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.).  

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Family Night Campfire & Fun

September 22
Claridon Woodlands, 11383 Claridon Troy Road
Claridon Township,
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Meet in the Judge Lester Taylor Lodge, pack a picnic and bring a blanket to enjoy nature activities and s'mores. This event is free and intended for children school age and up with a caregiver. Registration required. partially stroller/wheelchair accessible. 6-8 p.m. 

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Beekeeping 101

September 25
Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave.
Hartville,
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Discover the amazing world of bees and learn the essentials of beekeeping in this interactive, hands-on class. Ages 8-12. Kids will learn all about how bees live, work together, and make honey and explore how to take care of a hive and check out the tools that beekeepers use to keep bees healthy and happy. Kids will also get the opportunity to suit up like real beekeepers and safely see the bees in action at the live hive. Wear long-sleeved…

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Stark County Bird Quest

September 25
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This 24-hour challenge has two goals in mind: get people outdoors using birds as a catalyst, and accumulate data about bird populations in Stark County, starkparks.com

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Squire’s Castle Family Campout

Sleep under the stars, roast marshmallows, explore Squire’s Castle, hike trails and make memories. 1 p.m.-11 a.m. 

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