Early Spring events

Egg Hatching at the Library. Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., mentorpl.org

3/9

Hoot Camp. It’s time to train your ears. Learn to identify and learn when and where to listen to owl calls. 6-7:30 p.m. Sippo Lake Park, 800 Genoa Ave. NW Massillon, starkparks.com

3/12

Spring Forward Hike. Come along on this 1.4-mile hike, welcoming the “spring forward” of daylight saving time. 10-11 a.m. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron, summitmetroparks.org

3/18 & 3/25

Searching for Spring. Stretch your legs and mind through experiencing something new in your park. Come search for the first signs of spring. 2 p.m. Location tbd. nps.gov

3/19

Hinckley Buzzard Sunday. See buzzards come home to roost. Enjoy skits, songs and stories and more. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Hinckley Reservation off Bellus and State Roads, ohiotraveler.com/ hinckley-buzzard-sunday

3/23

Hello Spring. Curious youngsters and an adult will meet a naturalist for a hike to explore the arrival of spring with stories, movement and more. 10:30 a.m.

F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org

3/25-26, 4/1-2 & 4/8

Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt. The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org

4/23

Spring Fling. Visit with lambs, ducklings and bunnies, watch the flock get sheared, see sheep-herding demonstrations, and see a short theater performance. Noon-4 p.m., The Spicy Lamb Farm, 6560 Akron-Peninsula Road, Peninsula, thespicylamb.com