Spring Ephemerals

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

Let’s see what spring ephemeral wildflowers are beginning to bloom along the Cobshell trail. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Shamrock Scavenger Hunt!

Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States

Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and hunt for shamrocks! Shamrocks will be scattered all around the Arrowhead picnic area section of the park, find them all and win ...Read More

Pi Day Campfire Pies

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

Stop by the Nature Center and enjoy Pi Day with a pie made over a campfire.

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.

Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Enjoy a Fast-Paced walk through the nighttime woods. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.

Hidden Leprechaun Hunt

Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States

Take a hike around the park and look for the hidden leprechauns. If you find one call or find a Ranger for a prize!

Toddler Hike

Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for a staff-led Toddler Hike around the lakes at Quarry Trails! We will walk as far as possible in the time allotted. We will be on stroller friendly ...Read More

Green Giants Hike

Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States

Take in forest views on a 4-mile backcountry hike to a true old growth oak tree. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and uneven, be prepared for elevation gain. Wear ...Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Walk the Spring Creek Trail and try to find a hidden Leprechaun. Bring 1 per-person back to the Naturalist's office, turn it in and earn a prize.

Backyard Birds Hike

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

Take a 1.5-mile hike looking for the common birds you might see in Ohio. Limited binocular supply. Meet at Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Ages 10+

Adventure 101: Backcountry Water

Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States

Our "Adventure 101" educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions. From purification to filtration, we will ...Read More