Horticulturist Walk & Talk - Akron Sakura Festival

Paulson will share facts about the geology of Northeast Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley, the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, the birth of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, what's growing along the towpath today, and a horticulturist's knowledge about the beautiful Japanese cherry trees and how they got here.

This program is part of the 2026 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival. To learn more about the different activities, performances and vendors,

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