For Adults: Butterfly Survey

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

Explore 2-miles of fields and trails along the Multi-purpose Trail looking for butterflies while helping a naturalist with a butterfly survey. Butterfly knowledge or identification skills are not necessary.

Full Moon Hike

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

Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

Full Moon Hike

Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United States

Join us for a 2 mile hike of Glacier Ridge during the full moon! We will have red lights for those that need them, but please no bright lights! This ...Read More

Preschool: A Warbler’s Journey

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

Learn about the incredible journey made by these tiny birds through literature , activities and craft.

Nature for your Mental Health

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

Join us as we learn tools and tips to help rejuvenate our minds and bodies with the help of the natural world.

Sunset Hike

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

Join a naturalist on a 2-mile hike to watch the sunset over Blacklick Woods. Leashed pets are permitted on this hike.

Morning Fast Paced Hike

Walnut Woods 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, United States

Join park staff for a fast paced hike through Walnut Woods Metro Park! Meet at the Tall Pines parking area at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Hike will be approx. 3 ...Read More

Forest Bathing

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

Join a naturalist in some good ol’ nature therapy! Feel free to bring something to sit on that’s easy to carry as we take a short hike and practice some ...Read More

Meet the Animals

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

Meet some of our animals ambassadors and learn about their important job at the Nature Center

For Adults 50+: Walk the Dog

Walnut Woods 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, United States

Bring 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