Forts, Fire & Fun
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesBuild a fort, try your hand at fire starting and have fun in our natural play area.
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Volunteer Information Session
Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, United StatesEach Volunteer Information Session includes information on the Metro Parks organization and volunteer opportunities and expectations. There is also an opportunity to complete an interview and begin the background process. ...Read More
Minecraft IRL
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesJoin us as we play Minecraft but in real life. Create your own torch, dig for fossils, "hunt" for wildlife and resources, and construct a shelter in this offline version ...Read More
Hoppin’ Hound Hunt
Rocky Fork 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, United StatesWhy should kids have all the fun? Bring your canine friend for a doggone good egg hunt at the dog park! Registration starts 10:30 am.
Natural Egg Dying
Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United StatesNatural plant materials will be used to create beautiful dyes for your eggs. Learn how to make your own natural dyes, and try ours. One hard boiled egg per person ...Read More
An Egg-citing Family Fun Day
Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States**Please Note: This is not an egg hunt, please leave baskets at home** Hop on over for a fun afternoon of "egg-themed" activities. Enjoy an outdoor Easter themed scavenger hunt ...Read More
Frog Frenzy
Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United StatesTake a 1-mile round trip walk to a wetland where we'll listen to and search for mating frogs and toads. Please wear boots if you plan on joining the search ...Read More
Walk Among the Bluebells
Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United StatesLearn about the natural history of Virginia bluebells and other spring wildflowers. on a 1-mile walk. Please wear shoes or boots suitable for muddy, slippery walking. No pets, please. Meets ...Read More
Blacklick Creek Clean-Up
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesKick-off Earth Week by removing litter from Blacklick Creek! Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to the creek where you will work with staff and other visitors to make the park ...Read More
Plant A Tree at Highbanks
Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day by helping plant native Ohio trees in an area of the forest where volunteers have been removing invasive plant species. We will be planting native trees to ...Read More
Cleanup Hike
Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United StatesEnjoy a hike and clean up the trail as you go! We will provide trash bags and gloves, meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Snacks ...Read More
Earth Day Cleanup: Invasives, Trash & Trees, Oh My!
Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesDress for an off-trail adventure!!! Help us rid our beautiful park of litter and non-native, invasive plants such as garlic mustard and honeysuckle. We will also be planting native trees ...Read More