Preschool: Creeking

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

Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip ...Read More

First Friday Fitness Hike

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

Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Try It! Kayaking

Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States

Come 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Program 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 States

Take 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 States

Enjoy 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 States

Join 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.