Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Join the longest running citizen science project and help search for birds for the 124th annual National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. No experience necessary. Bring your own binoculars or ...Read More

Hike Behind the Lake

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

Hike behind Thoreau lake through the waterfowl refuge.

Leave it to Beavers

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

We'll give you some fun facts to chew on, a cool craft to make, and you'll leave with a new appreciation for beavers!

A Victorian Christmas Evening

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

Ongoing from 4:30-6:00pm. All ages. Make decorations and enjoy other seasonal 1880s activities on a special lamplit evening.

Christmas Bird Count For Beginners

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

Learn about our oldest civic science project, then head out to count some birds!

Winter Hike

Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

Enjoy a guided, seasonal stroll as the sun sets over the gardens. The walk will conclude as the gardens are being illuminated with Inniswood’s light display.

Microscopic Hike

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

Join a naturalist on a half-mile hike looking closely at the tiny world beneath our feet and collecting a few items to bring back and look at under microscopes. Hand ...Read More

Cocoa & the Grinch

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

Walk under the twinkling lights and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Take a family photo taken with “The… The… The… Grinch!” Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby ...Read More

Winter Solstice Hike

Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States

Celebrate the shortest day of the year on a 3-mile backcountry hike to the gorge. Warm up with hot chocolate afterwards. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Wear ...Read More

For Adults 50+: The Gardens in Winter

Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

Meander along the nature trails on a 1.5-mile walk. The trails are considered easy. Stay after the program to enjoy the winter lights. Meet at the Gardens Entrance

Winter Solstice Lantern Stroll

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Celebrate the longest night of the year and stop by anytime between 5-7pm to enjoy a 1-mile self-guided lantern-lit stroll through the winter woods. Our friends from Public Lands will ...Read More