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School Programs

Stark Parks offers curriculum-based programming for schools (grades K-12) as well as informative sessions for organized groups, including civic and service clubs, seniors, homeschoolers, and scouts. Programs focus on a variety of topics centered around the outdoors, nature and wildlife.

Request Period

Program requests can be made on the first of each month for the following year.   For example, on January 1, 2025, requests open through January 2026, and on February 1, 2025, requests open through February 2026.

Requested programs for your group can be conducted at Stark Parks locations or at your site.  Request a program or field trip using the button below.

Request a Program

Requested Program Guidelines

Due to high demand, please adhere to the following guidelines to help provide opportunities for all:

  • Requests should be made at least one month in advance
  • School classrooms are limited to one requested program per academic year
  • Civic, community, YMCA, or scout groups are limited to one requested program per calendar year
  • If multiple presentations are requested on the same day, at the same location, they must be consecutive
  • Most programs are 45-60 minutes in length
  • Most programs are limited to 100 participants
  • No birthday parties and off-site preschool programs
  • Programs are conducted rain or shine; however, schedules or starting times can be adjusted according to staff availability
  • All submitted requests are tentative until confirmed by a Stark Parks staff member. Please allow up to 7 days to be contacted

Program Topics

Science and Nature

  • Water Quality (At Stark Parks)
  • Native Pollinators of Ohio (At Stark Parks/At Your Location)
  • Beekeeping (At Your Location/At Quail Hollow Park)
  • Backyard Habitats (At Stark Parks/At Your Location)
  • Exploration Hike (At Stark Parks)

Wildlife

  • Ohio Wildlife (At Stark Parks/At Your Location)
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation (At Stark Parks/At Your Location)

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