Explore the Big Darby Creek with the naturalists! Follow the signs from the ranger station at Cedar Ridge down to the creek and join us anytime between 12am - 4pm ...Read More

Enjoy a tasty s'more while channeling your inner Bob Ross with chalk at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Meet at the climbing wall. Free and fun! Chalk and s'more supplies provided.

Take a fast-paced 2.8 mile hike through the moonlit forests and fields of the park. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

Follow the signs along the Ripple Rock trail to meet the Naturalists at the creek. Borrow our nets, jars and viewers to see what you can find! Wear shoes that ...Read More

Join the naturalist on a 1.5-mile summer hike along river and field with your canine friend. Treats and water breaks provided throughout. All ages. Meeting location notes: Big Meadows Picnic ...Read More

Celebrate National Trails Day with an evening hike and roasting s'mores around a campfire. The hike is family friendly and 3-miles round trip.The campfire will take place at the halfway ...Read More

Join us for guided tours of the gardens and an opportunity to plant and take home a plant for your own garden. Meet at the Gardens Entrance.

2023 marks the 100th year since Ed Thomas conducted the first breeding bird survey in Neotoma Valley. Join us for birding and to learn about the history of this unique ...Read More

Join us for 45 minutes of relaxing outdoor yoga. All levels of experience welcome! Bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a block if you have one.

JUST ADDED!!! Join a geologist on an 2.5-mile off-trail hike in the ravine. Learn the story about the discovery of the prehistoric shark fossil found right here in a Highbanks ...Read More

Have you ever wanted to try Standup Paddle Boarding? Come out to Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park to try it! Free and fun, all equipment provided. Ages ...Read More

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

Celebrate the Solstice at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Enjoy a 1-mile hike through the woods on the longest day of the year followed by relaxation yoga. Meet at The Grove ...Read More

Let's take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forest and prairies under the starlight.

Flutter in to Blacklick Woods to build a fairy house on International Fairy Day. Dressing up as your favorite fairy or mythical creature is encouraged!

Come and join the magic of the movie, Encanto. Hike your way through Antonio's forest, life heavy logs like Luisa, roast s'mores like Julieta, plant a flower like Isabela, make ...Read More

Join us for a relaxing evening of bluegrass music with Bill Purk and Kenny Hanuska. These skilled musicians play bluegrass tunes from the 1950s through today. Seating is limited so ...Read More

Have some down and dirty fun at our annual mud day event. Rinse station provided. Follow signs in park for location.

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

Take a 2-mile backcountry hike to Witches Hollow. Crossing Clear Creek will be required to access this area, bring a change of shoes. Meet at the Barnebey Hambleton area, 620 ...Read More