Nature Journaling

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

Learn about nature journaling and how to use your observation skills to document what you find. Pick up a blank or guided journal and join us for a short hike. ...Read More

Hawks and Owls

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

Join us to explore differences and similarities between hawks and owls, then hike the gardens in search of raptors.

Social Hike with Metro Parks

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

Get your steps in and meet some new people on this 2.5 mile social hike with staff and volunteers. Trail is flat and crushed gravel, no hills. Meet at Nature ...Read More

Snow (Science) Day!

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

Learn about the science behind snow and do some fun snow crafts and activities!

Preschool: Winter Fun

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

Drop by for a craft and an icy activity at the Nature Center.

Winter Habitat Builders

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

Learn about different habitats forest critters take shelter in during the winter and then help use various materials to build a habitat fit for the forest!

Hootin’ Hike

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

Let's take a short walk to learn about owls and try to find one in our woods. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

For Adults 50+: Hike the Sugar Maple

Slate Run Park 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, United States

Hike up and down hills on this moderate 1.5-mile trek through the forest. Meet at the Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area bulletin board.

Duck Walk

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

Take a slow wander out to Thoreau Lake to look for winter birds and see what waterfowl are using the pond this week.

Owl Prowl

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

Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker State Nature Preserve to search for roosting owls.