Enjoy free and fun archery at the range! All equipment and instruction are provided. Open to ages 8+. Meet at the archery range at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Go “diamond hunting” and discover how many spiders are watching you! Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Celebrate everything that makes our creek great! Talk to many of our partnered organizations for tables of fun. Enjoy music, archery, crafts, meet live animals and splash in the creek. ...Read More
Join us for a 7-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is ...Read More
Get your day off to a good start with 6-mile walk along the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail. We'll make a few stops along the way but will mostly be walking ...Read More
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 short hike and practice some ...Read More
Ongoing from 1-3pm All ages Help with seasonal activities as the farm prepares for winter.
Ongoing from 1-3pm All ages Help with seasonal activities as the farm prepares for winter.
Join Ohio Geological Survey geologist Mohammad Fakhari on a geologic tour of Blendon Woods Metro Park. Attendees will learn about the formation of unique geological features of the park. Program ...Read More
We'll go on a 2-mile or so walk with plenty of stops along the way to discover what the park's animals and plants are doing to prepare for winter. Great ...Read More
Take in the colors of fall on a hike and canoe trip. Total hiking distance to and from Lake Emily will be 3-miles. Registration is required to participate. Follow this ...Read More
Enjoy free and fun archery at the range! All equipment and instruction are provided. Open to ages 8+. Meet at the archery range at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Join us for a 7-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is ...Read More
Take in the colors of fall on a hike and canoe trip. Total hiking distance to and from Lake Emily will be 3-miles. Registration is required to participate. Follow this ...Read More
Enjoy the changing seasons during this slow yoga flow at Scioto Grove Metro Park! The class will take place at The Grove facility. Weather permitting yoga will take place on ...Read More
Join us on October 14, from 11am to 3pm for Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro Park! Activities include: corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, archery, live music, crafts, games, s'mores, ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a 6-mile hike of all the trails at Blacklick Woods. Meet at the Trading Post in Ash Grove Picnic Area.
Drop in to make a colorful leaf rubbing bookmark while learning about different leaf shapes. All ages. Limited parking at nature center. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the ...Read More
Learn how to identify Ohio trees using leaves, seeds and other characteristics on an easy 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.
Stop by the Nature Center to see some spooky animals and learn why they're not so scary.
Fun for you and your canine best friend! We'll have food trucks and a costume contest!
For Kids: Ew! That's Gross! - Animals can be pretty gross sometimes! Learn about the sticky, slimy, and smelly defenses animals use and make a gross craft to take home.
Take an easy 1/2 mile walk around Turtle Pond to look at the pumpkins and pick up treats at stops along the way. Costume wearing is encouraged! Three Creeks Metro ...Read More
Join a naturalist for sunset hike to enjoy fall color in the forest at Highbanks and learn about the science behind it. Hike will be approximately 2 miles on crushed ...Read More
Enjoy this approx. 2-mile hike around Quarry Trails Metro Park with your dog! Meet at the Lakes Parking lot. 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus, follow signs for the park.
Take a 1.5 mile stroll through the park in search of autumn's colorful splendor. Meet at the Schrock Lake Bulletin Board.
Join us for a 7-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is ...Read More
Get your walking boots on and join us for a 4-mile off-trail hike to visit some of our parks hidden pioneer cemeteries and an Adena Mound. Meet us at Little ...Read More
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile walk through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve to enjoy the fall foliage.
Enjoy the beauty of fall and the changing leaves at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park! Hike will be approx. 2 miles long over hilly terrain. Hiking boots recommended. Moderate trail. Meet ...Read More
Join us for a 7-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is ...Read More
Take a 2-mile off-trail hike while exploring the secrets of this beautiful forest. Wear sturdy shoes; Steep ravines.
Enjoy the beauty of fall and the leaves changing color at Slate Run Metro Park! Hike will be approx. 1.4 miles long over hilly terrain. Hiking boots recommended. Meet at ...Read More
Help us celebrate the fun fall holiday with crafting, activities, pumpkins and live animals from the Ohio Wildlife Center. Costumes encouraged.
Dress your pup up in their favorite Halloween costume and take a hike on the trail with a naturalist. Halloween themed treats provided, Bring your own water. Dogs must be ...Read More
Enjoy a 1-mile self-guided lantern lit stroll through the fall forest. Drop by anytime between 7-8pm. Feel free to borrow one of our lanterns or bring your own. Meet near ...Read More
BISON! Celebrate our national mammal, and a much loved part of our park! Enjoy crafts, games and snacks. Join us for a bison hike @1, 2 or 3pm.
Come out to the park to hike, explore or play on your own then stop by a campfire to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. We'll have a generous supply of ...Read More
Gather for a day of fun before it gets too cold! Join us for s'mores, crafts, and a campfire.
Join us for an (almost) 5-mile hike along the Alum Creek Greenway Trail (meets at Heron Pond). We won't stop too often but will enjoy being outdoors and sharing good ...Read More