Happy Tails-n-Trails

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

Bring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

For Adults 50+: Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard

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

Ohio is home to over 500 species of bees and other pollinators, but most people don’t recognize the identity or importance of these hard-working creatures. Join Denise Ellsworth, Program Director ...Read More

Drop In: Leprechaun (and more) Trail for Families

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

Hike on your own along a short trail (1/4-mile) around the nature center looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick's day items on a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts ...Read More

Pokémon Go! Community Day Hike

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

Enjoy playing Pokémon Go at Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Meet staff members at the Shelter House at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

Signs of Spring

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

Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve and search for early signs of spring.

For Adults 50+: Duck, Duck, Eagle

Pickerington Ponds 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

As winter comes to a close, we’ll check in with the eagles and other things with wings during a 2-mile walk on the easy Killdeer trail. Bring binoculars if you ...Read More

Lookin’ for Leprechauns

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

Who's ready for a great game of leprechaun hide-and-seek? Find one of the 100 leprechauns we've hidden throughout the park's picnic areas, and return it to the Naturalist Office between ...Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United States

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day by doing a festive scavenger hunt! We will have fun prizes, a craft, and loads of excitement! Meet at the barn shelter to get started.

Mushroom March Madness

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

Crazy for basketball? Get crazy for fungi! From brackets to "seeds", join a naturalist and learn all about these amazing decomposers.

Hike Behind the Lake

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

Hike 1.5 mi on natural surface trails through the Walden Waterfowl Refuge. Prepare for mud!

Hidden in Plain Sight

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

Learn about camouflage through a story and games, then become an expert at Leprechaun hide-and-seek through a lucky craft! Ages 5+.

Starting Seeds

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

Get your garden growing! Join us to learn the basics to successfully start seeds indoors. We will provide the opportunity to start seeds to take home with you.