Christmas Bird Count

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

Participate in the nation's longest-running community bird count project. With a group you can hike a trail or help count birds at our feeders. All levels of birders are welcome, ...Read More

Adventure 101: Creative Backpacking Meals

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 snacks, to main courses, learn ...Read More

Animals in Winter

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

Take a 1.25-mile hike and find out who's around and who's hiding away during the winter months. Discover the cool adaptations that help these animals survive winter.

Sunset Through the Prairie

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

Let's take a 1.5 walk on the greenway trail to view to sunset and anything else we see on the way.

Full Moon Dog Hike

Rocky Fork 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, United States

Walk with your furry friend on this 1.5-mile hike through the moonlit forest. Meet at Millstone picnic area.

Event Series Pie Iron Cooking

Pie Iron Cooking

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

Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and ...Read More

Filling the Farm Larder

Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm. Watch the farmers cut meat, make sausage, and render lard ...Read More

Holiday Ornaments

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

Drop By to make a nature keepsake for your home, or make an outdoor ornament for the birds

Winter Hike Series: Family hike & Hot Cocoa

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

Take a 1-mile forest hike with a naturalist followed by hot cocoa. Stay afterwards for the holiday lights at 5pm. This program counts as part of the Metro Parks Winter ...Read More

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 Family Hike

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

The weather may be frightful, but the Full Moon is so delightful! Join us for a family-friendly, 1-mile guided hike through the winter woods. Strollers not recommended.