Science Saturday: H2Olympics

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

Join us for our second installation of Science Saturday summer series! This month we are focusing on water and its properties. Why does water flow together? How does a stream ...Read More

Turtle Shellebration

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

Celebrate turtles! Drop by for activities, crafts, and to meet our ambassador turtles.

Horse Powered Grain Threshing

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

Ongoing from 1-3pm in the barnyard See how horses power machinery that separates grain from straw. Weather and crop permitting.

For Families: Decomposer Hike

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

Take a 1.25-mile hike and learn about the important role decomposers play in an ecosystem.

Native Plant Gardening

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

Learn how to manage your garden for native plants and pollinators in our classroom before heading outside to view some native prairie and woodland plants.

Family Creeking

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

Hike 0.5 mile to the creek to search for aquatic critters. Wear shoes that can get wet.

For Adults 50+: Walk The Dog

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

Bring your canine friend for an easy, 2-mile walk along the Scioto River. Pets must be leashed. Meet at the Hickory Picnic Area close to the restrooms

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.

Morning SUP

Prairie Oaks 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, United States

Enjoy the lovely morning air from a Stand Up Paddle Board on the Lake! SUPs are first come, first served, ages 10+. All equipment, life jackets and instruction provided. Come ...Read More

Off-trail Exploration

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

Join a naturalist on this 1.5-mile hike and go off the trail along the Mud Run to explore everything from fungi in the woods to flowers in the fields.