First Friday Fitness Hike
Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United StatesHike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
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Try It! Kayaking
Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome out anytime during the listed times and enjoy kayaking on the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, ...Read More
Forest Bathing
Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United StatesJoin a naturalist in some good ol’ nature therapy! Feel free to bring something to sit on that’s easy to carry as we take a quarter-mile hike and practice some ...Read More
Fall Migration Bird Hike
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesJoin a naturalist and search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more on this 1.25-mile hike.
Grandparents/Grandkids on the Farm: Meet the Animals
Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United StatesProgram begins at 11am Meet in front of the farmhouse Join us for an opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to explore the farm together and meet the animals. ( Nieces/nephews ...Read More
Winnowing Rock Hike
Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United StatesTake a guided 5-mile backcountry hike to Winnowing Rock. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 ...Read More
Signs of Fall: Scavenger Hunt
Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesEnjoy the signs of Fall while you walk any of the trails in the park. Pick-up a Scavenger Hunt sheet before you start and use it to record the signs ...Read More
For Adults: Fungi Walk-n-Talk
Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United StatesJoin an educator for a walk and discussion focusing on some of the fungi commonly found at Inniswood. Trails are a mix of paved, crushed limestone, boardwalk, and some turf.
River Walk to the Giant Sycamore (off-trail)
Highbanks River Bluff 8400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH, United StatesWalk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike IN the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over ...Read More
Butterfly Release
Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United StatesLearn about the epic migration undertaken by monarch butterflies, the perils the face along the way, what you can do you help them on their journey, and watch as we ...Read More
Cicadian Rhythm
Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United StatesBuzz around on a 1-mile accessible hike along the Hawthorn Loop learning about cicadas and how they sing! Meet at the Ranger Station.
Fungi Crafts
Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United StatesCelebrate National Mushroom Month by stopping by the Nature Center and making some mushroom-themed crafts