Pokémon Adventure

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

Did you know that many Pokémon are based on real animals? Take a half-mile hike to learn about some of the fun critters that inspired Pokémon.

Bats

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

It's bats! This is us putting up the bat signal to come learn about our park's bats on this 1-mile hike. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board.

Guided Hike: Identifying Mushrooms

Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United States

Join the naturalist for a guided hike identifying mushrooms! Meet at the flagpole, located by the shelter house and restrooms.

For Kids: Friday Night Fishing

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

Drop a line in Schrock Lake and see if you can catch a big one. Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours. Ages 3-16.

Movie Night! Happy Gilmore

Blacklick Woods Golf Course 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

Bring a chair and join us for a movie night at your favorite Metro Parks! All events are free and start at dusk.

Night Hike

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

Let's take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight. Meet at the Indian Ridge Picnic Area Bulletin Board.

Event Series Canoe the Lake

Canoe the Lake

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

Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More

Canning, Pickling, and Preserving

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

Ongoing between 1-3pm All ages The farm ladies will demonstrate how to preserve the garden produce using traditional 19th-century methods.

Poison & Venom Hike

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

Learn how to identify the toxic plants and animals you can find on a 1-mile hike.

Adults: Fantastic Fern Off-Trail Hike

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

Join a naturalist for an off-trail ravine exploration focusing on ferns and their unique habits and habitats. This hike will involve traversing slippery rocks, climbing over logs, walking rustic footpaths ...Read More