Hike Behind the Lake

Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

Enjoy an off-trail 1.5-mile hike through the waterfowl refuge. Prepare for mud.

Lively Lichen

Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

Take a half-mile hike to discover what lichen is and see some lichen that lives in the woods year round.

Nature Journaling

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Learn about nature journaling and how to use your observation skills to document what you find. Pick up a blank or guided journal and join us for a short hike. ...Read More

Hawks and Owls

Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

Join us to explore differences and similarities between hawks and owls, then hike the gardens in search of raptors.

Social Hike with Metro Parks

Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

Get your steps in and meet some new people on this 2.5 mile social hike with staff and volunteers. Trail is flat and crushed gravel, no hills. Meet at Nature ...Read More

Snow (Science) Day!

Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

Learn about the science behind snow and do some fun snow crafts and activities!

Preschool: Winter Fun

Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

Drop by for a craft and an icy activity at the Nature Center.

Winter Habitat Builders

Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

Learn about different habitats forest critters take shelter in during the winter and then help use various materials to build a habitat fit for the forest!

Hootin’ Hike

Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

Let's take a short walk to learn about owls and try to find one in our woods. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.