Tree Planting Palooza

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

Drop by anytime between 1-4pm to celebrate Earth Day and help us plant baby trees in the park. You can even decorate a small flag to mark your tree, so ...Read More

Not Too Scary Night Hike

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

Bring along your favorite stuffy, wear your jammies, and stay up late to experience the night forest. We will read a story while we have a cookie and juice, then ...Read More

Geocaching Kickoff

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

This event kicks off the 2023 Metro Parks Geocache Trail. Learn about geocaching and this year's theme. Meet at the Natural Play Area Shelter.

COSI BioBlitz- Be a Citizen Scientist!

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

In collaboration with COSI, join us for a fun and interactive citizen science program! Using iNaturalist, we’ll observe Glacier Ridge’s biodiversity on a guided hike.

25th Annual Birding and Breakfast

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

Join us for a potluck breakfast at the picnic shelter then go bird watching after. Beginners to experts are welcome to participate and we'll have some loaner binoculars available. If ...Read More

Central Ohio Folk Festival

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

A two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music, kids’ & youth programming, and 30+ music workshops (all levels). Saturday, May 6 - ...Read More

Central Ohio Folk Festival

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

Last day of the two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music. Activities include drum circle, kid programming, music workshops, a Festival Store, ...Read More

Wildflower Walk

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

Join us for a stroll on our half-mile Boardwalk Trail as we learn to identify spring wildflowers.

May Photography: Birds and Blooms

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

Join photographers of all skill levels as we share tips and photograph spring wildflowers and migrating birds.

Sunset Bike Ride

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

Enjoy the sunset at beautiful Glacier Ridge Metro Park on this approx. 6-mile bike ride! No equipment will be provided, please bring your own bike and helmet. We will meet ...Read More

Yoga in the Park

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

Join us for 45 min of relaxing outdoor yoga. All levels of experience welcome! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and a block if you have one. Meet behind the ranger ...Read More

Late Nights at the Climbing Wall

Scioto Audubon 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, United States

Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight ...Read More