Birding 100 Acre Wood
100 Acre Wood 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, OhioFollow the 1.5 mi natural surface trail out to the eagle nest viewing area. We will hike slowly to look for birds along the way. Prepare for mud! Meet at ...Read More
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Happy Tails-n-Trails
Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesBring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.
For Adults 50+: Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesOhio is home to over 500 species of bees and other pollinators, but most people don’t recognize the identity or importance of these hard-working creatures. Join Denise Ellsworth, Program Director ...Read More
Drop In: Leprechaun (and more) Trail for Families
Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United StatesHike on your own along a short trail (1/4-mile) around the nature center looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick's day items on a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts ...Read More
Pokémon Go! Community Day Hike
Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United StatesEnjoy playing Pokémon Go at Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Meet staff members at the Shelter House at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
Signs of Spring
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesTake a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve and search for early signs of spring.
For Adults 50+: Duck, Duck, Eagle
Pickerington Ponds 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, United StatesAs winter comes to a close, we’ll check in with the eagles and other things with wings during a 2-mile walk on the easy Killdeer trail. Bring binoculars if you ...Read More
Lookin’ for Leprechauns
Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesWho's ready for a great game of leprechaun hide-and-seek? Find one of the 100 leprechauns we've hidden throughout the park's picnic areas, and return it to the Naturalist Office between ...Read More
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United StatesCome celebrate St. Patrick's Day by doing a festive scavenger hunt! We will have fun prizes, a craft, and loads of excitement! Meet at the barn shelter to get started.
Mushroom March Madness
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesCrazy for basketball? Get crazy for fungi! From brackets to "seeds", join a naturalist and learn all about these amazing decomposers.
Hike Behind the Lake
Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United StatesHike 1.5 mi on natural surface trails through the Walden Waterfowl Refuge. Prepare for mud!
Hidden in Plain Sight
Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United StatesLearn about camouflage through a story and games, then become an expert at Leprechaun hide-and-seek through a lucky craft! Ages 5+.