50+ DIY Fire Starters
Walnut Woods 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, United StatesLearn what makes a good fire starter and make one to take home with you at this free and fun class! Meet at The park office at Walnut Woods Metro ...Read More
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Christmas Bird Count
Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesParticipate 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 StatesOur "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 StatesTake 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 StatesLet'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 StatesWalk with your furry friend on this 1.5-mile hike through the moonlit forest. Meet at Millstone picnic area.
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Bright Light Nights
Bright Light Nights
Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United StatesThe holiday lights are adorning Homestead all this month! Celebrate the seasonal festivities as we make a craft under the twinkling lights and enjoy hot chocolate. This program is geared ...Read More
Pie Iron Cooking
Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United StatesPie 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 StatesHog 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 StatesDrop 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 StatesTake 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 StatesTake a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.