Fall Migration Bird Hike

Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg

Join a naturalist and search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more on this 1.25-mile hike.

Grandparents/Grandkids on the Farm: Meet the Animals

Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester

Program begins at 11am Meet in front of the farmhouse Join us for an opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to explore the farm together and meet the animals. ( Nieces/nephews ...Read More

Winnowing Rock Hike

Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster

Take a guided 5-mile backcountry hike to Winnowing Rock. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 ...Read More

Signs of Fall: Scavenger Hunt

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus

Enjoy the signs of Fall while you walk any of the trails in the park. Pick-up a Scavenger Hunt sheet before you start and use it to record the signs ...Read More

For Adults: Fungi Walk-n-Talk

Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville

Join an educator for a walk and discussion focusing on some of the fungi commonly found at Inniswood. Trails are a mix of paved, crushed limestone, boardwalk, and some turf.

River Walk to the Giant Sycamore (off-trail)

Highbanks River Bluff 8400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus

Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike IN the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over ...Read More

Butterfly Release

Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus

Learn about the epic migration undertaken by monarch butterflies, the perils the face along the way, what you can do you help them on their journey, and watch as we ...Read More

Cicadian Rhythm

Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway

Buzz around on a 1-mile accessible hike along the Hawthorn Loop learning about cicadas and how they sing! Meet at the Ranger Station.

Fungi Crafts

Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg

Celebrate National Mushroom Month by stopping by the Nature Center and making some mushroom-themed crafts