Meet the Animals
Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United StatesMeet some of our animals ambassadors and learn about their important job at the Nature Center
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For Adults 50+: Walk the Dog
Walnut Woods 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, United StatesBring your canine friend for a 2.5-mile walk on the Kestrel and Monarch trails. Pets must be leashed. Meet in the park office parking lot (across from the Buckeye Area) ...Read More
Spring Birding Hike
Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United StatesWarblers, Woodpeckers, Wailing Turkeys? Who's around? Let's look for them together on a 2 mile birding hike. All experience levels welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Limited supply ...Read More
For Kids: Awesome Opossum
Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United StatesCome to hear all about North America’s only marsupial, the opossum! Learn through story, games, and a craft all relating to our pouched pals! Best for ages 5+.
Toy Boat Building
Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United StatesProgram ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.
Sunday in the Swamp
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesStop by the swamp to scoop up some slimy critters.
For Adults 50+: Maples and Beeches and Oaks, Oh My!
Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United StatesLearn about common Ohio trees and what they’re up to in the spring. Hike will be approximately 1.5 miles with some hills.
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Canoe and Kayak The Lakes
Prairie Oaks 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, United StatesEnjoy the lakes from a canoe or kayak on Memorial Day! Canoes are open to all ages with a minimum of one adult per canoe. Solo, sit-in kayaks provided, open ...Read More
Meet the animals
Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United StatesDrop by the nature center between 1-2pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ...Read More
Toy Boat Building
Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United StatesProgram ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.
Memorial Day!
Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United StatesCelebrate Memorial Day with us! We will have a scavenger hunt and fun crafts! This program is for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!
Drop-by Creeking
Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United StatesStop by anytime between 1-4pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads, fish, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Follow signs from Ranger Station.