Meet the animals

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

Drop by the nature center between 1-2pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ...Read More

Event Series Toy Boat Building

Toy Boat Building

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

Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.

Memorial Day!

Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United States

Celebrate Memorial Day with us! We will have a scavenger hunt and fun crafts! This program is for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Drop-by Creeking

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

Stop by anytime between 1-4pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads, fish, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Follow signs from Ranger Station.

Spring Junior Naturalists

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

Calling all future naturalists! Go behind-the-scenes as we feed the animal ambassadors, hike and explore the trails, and learn what a naturalist does.

Tots on Trails

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

Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

Kids: Off-trail Ravine Adventure

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

Get wet on this rugged adventure hiking in the ravine. Climb over logs, navigate between rocks and enjoy the scenery. Water depth will vary from inches to several feet depending ...Read More

Try It! Kayaking

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

Come out to the new Quarry Trails Metro Park and try out a kayak! Solo, sit in kayaks will be available with a max weight of 275 lbs, and are ...Read More

Seasonal Shuffle

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

Join the naturalist on a 4-mile hike while we note seasonal changes happening along the way. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Storytime

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

Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.