Are the Eagles Back Yet?

100 Acre Wood 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio

Hike about 1.5 mi on the unimproved trail at 100 Acre Wood to see if the Bald Eagles have returned to their nest. Prepare for mud! Meet at 5220 Cambria ...Read More

Event Series Coyotes Among Us

Coyotes Among Us

Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

Learn about the amazing, adaptable coyote on a 1 to 2-mile mile hike. Some walking may be done off trail if conditions allow. Bring binoculars if you'd like. No pets, ...Read More

Paddling 101

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

Want to learn about paddling? This in-class session will cover many aspects of paddling, from the basics of equipment recognition to water safety! Led by an ACA (American Canoe Association) ...Read More

For Adults: Invasive Species Hike

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

Learn about the non-native plants and animals plaguing OH, and what you can do to help.

For Adults: Nature Preserve Stroll

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

Take a walk with a naturalist through the Walter Tucker State Nature Preserve looking for plants and animals from our earliest spring wildflower to Barred Owls.

LEAP Year

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

Jump over to the Nature Center and learn about some of our animals that love to show off their hops.

Leapin’ Lantern Stroll

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

Drop by between 6:30-7:30 pm to celebrate Leap Day with a self-guided lantern-lit stroll through the Nature Preserve. Borrow one of our lanterns or bring your own. Meet near the ...Read More

Timberdoodle Trek

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

Take a short hike to look for American Woodcocks doing their amazing mating display. Trails may be a mixture of crushed gravel and unimproved. Meet at the Nature Center. Ages ...Read More

For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club

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

Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 miles along the Spring Creek Trail with limited stops. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

Skunk Cabbage Hike

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

Join us for a guided 2-mile hike to see Ohio's earliest spring wildflower. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Meet at the Barnebey Hambleton Area, 620 Clear Creek ...Read More

Beginning Birding Hike

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

Join the naturalist to learn about birding. Visit the bird feeders to learn backyard birds, then go on a 1-mile hike. Bring binoculars if you have them available. Metro Parks ...Read More

Scavenger Hunt

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

Find all of our missing spring scavenger hunt items hiding around the Arrowhead Picnic area and win a prize! Meet at Arrowhead picnic shelter to get your activity sheet and ...Read More