Preschool: Hide-and-Seek
Preschool: Hide-and-Seek
Search for hidden animals hidden throughout the park and learn about camouflage. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.
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Homeschoolers: Beginning Bird Watching
Homeschoolers: Beginning Bird Watching
Learn how to use binoculars, use ID books and have fun as you look for birds. We have a limited supply of loaner binoculars but bring your own if you ...Read More
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COSI ScienceFest: Woods & Water BioBlitz
COSI ScienceFest: Woods & Water BioBlitz
Become a citizen scientist, and join the park Naturalists as we explore a State Nature Preserve and sample aquatic life. We’ll teach you how to use the free app iNaturalist ...Read More
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Birding and Breakfast
Birding and Breakfast
Join us for a potluck breakfast at the picnic shelter then go bird watching after. Beginners to experts are welcome to participate and we'll have some loaner binoculars available. If ...Read More
Central Ohio Folk Festival
Central Ohio Folk Festival
Two day event celebrating folk music! https://www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/festival.html Saturday May 4 1030-530pm Festival & activities 7-930pm- Arcadian Wild Concert A two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array ...Read More
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Moms Morning Out
Moms Morning Out
Bring your coffee and join other moms on this half-mile hike while using the Five Common Topics to prompt discussion.
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Central Ohio Folk Festival
Central Ohio Folk Festival
Two day event celebrating folk music! https://www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/festival.html Saturday May 4 1030-530pm Festival & activities 7-930pm- Arcadian Wild Concert A two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array ...Read More
Migration Mania
Migration Mania
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike as we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.
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For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club
For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club
Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 miles along the Spring Creek Trail with limited stops. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.
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For Adults 50+: Bird Watching
For Adults 50+: Bird Watching
Enjoy an easy 1-mile walk with plenty of stops to observe and learn about residential and migrating birds. We will have some loaner binoculars available but bring your own if ...Read More
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Chalk and S’mores
Chalk and S’mores
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.
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Mom and Me Archery
Mom and Me Archery
Celebrate Mother's Day by treating your parent, or parental figure to a free and fun archery program! All equipment and basic instruction provided. Meet at the Scioto Grove Archery range! ...Read More
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Archery Fest!
Archery Fest!
Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all archers! The King and Queen have called for a competition of their finest archers to compete in an archery competition on May 11th from ...Read More
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Warbler Walk
Warbler Walk
Look for migrating spring warblers on a 1.5 mile hike . All experience levels welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Trail ...Read More
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Heritage Breeds Walk
Heritage Breeds Walk
Program begins at 10am. Meet in front of the farmhouse. Join us for a stroll around the farm to learn about our heritage breeds of livestock and their role on ...Read More
6 events,
Migration Mania
Migration Mania
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike as we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.
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Craft and Plant
Craft and Plant
Celebrate public gardens and an important person in your life by creating a special card and planter.
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Mother’s Day Craft
Mother’s Day Craft
Celebrate the people who make the world go round: moms! We will have a craft table set up at the barn shelter to make a gift to say thanks for ...Read More
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Try It! Archery
Try It! Archery
Join us at the Scioto Grove Metro Park Archery Range for a fun, free day of archery! All equipment provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to ...Read More
6 events,
Late Nights at the Climbing Wall
Late Nights at the Climbing Wall
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight ...Read More
Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
Program on-going from 11am-3pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house.
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Salamander Stroll
Salamander Stroll
Meet at the Dog Park Parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd Columbus Oh 43228 and follow the sign back to the dog park. Learn about salamanders and take a ...Read More
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Happy Tails-n-Trails
Happy Tails-n-Trails
Bring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.
Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
Program on-going from 11am-3pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house.
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Adults: Mushrooms and Wildflower Hike
Adults: Mushrooms and Wildflower Hike
Join a naturalist for a 2-mile hike looking for spring fungi and wildflowers. Learn about the importance of fungi to the ecosystem and learn some basic identification. Trail will include ...Read More
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Big Birding Morning
Big Birding Morning
Take a 2-mile hike to look for migratory birds. Trail will be unimproved and hilly in areas. All experience levels welcome. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Ages 18+. ...Read More
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Beginner Birding
Beginner Birding
Join fellow beginner birders and learn the basic backyard birds from inside the nature center. Then take your knowledge outside and look for birds on a half-mile hike. Limited supply ...Read More
Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
Program on-going from 11am-3pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house.
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Chatty Birds
Chatty Birds
Birds make all kinds of songs, and you will too! We will learn about some common birds, listen to their songs, and make our own bird call maker. Once we ...Read More
4 events,
Preschoolers: Gone Birding
Preschoolers: Gone Birding
Learn about birds and birdwatching through stories, an activity and crafts.
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Preschoolers: Swamp Things
Preschoolers: Swamp Things
Learn about the small creatures that make their homes in ponds and wetlands. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
Preschoolers: Gone Birding
Preschoolers: Gone Birding
Learn about birds and birdwatching through stories, an activity and crafts.
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For Adults: Butterfly Survey
For Adults: Butterfly Survey
Explore 2-miles of fields and trails along the Multi-purpose Trail looking for butterflies while helping a naturalist with a butterfly survey. Butterfly knowledge or identification skills are not necessary.
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Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.
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Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Join us for a 2 mile hike of Glacier Ridge during the full moon! We will have red lights for those that need them, but please no bright lights! This ...Read More
5 events,
Late Nights at the Climbing Wall
Late Nights at the Climbing Wall
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight ...Read More
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Preschool: A Warbler’s Journey
Preschool: A Warbler’s Journey
Learn about the incredible journey made by these tiny birds through literature , activities and craft.
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Nature for your Mental Health
Nature for your Mental Health
Join us as we learn tools and tips to help rejuvenate our minds and bodies with the help of the natural world.
4 events,
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Morning Fast Paced Hike
Morning Fast Paced Hike
Join park staff for a fast paced hike through Walnut Woods Metro Park! Meet at the Tall Pines parking area at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Hike will be approx. 3 ...Read More
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Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
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
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Meet the Animals
Meet the Animals
Meet some of our animals ambassadors and learn about their important job at the Nature Center
5 events,
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Spring Birding Hike
Spring Birding Hike
Warblers, Woodpeckers, Wailing Turkeys? Who's around? Let's look for them together on a 2 mile birding hike. All experience levels welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Limited supply ...Read More
Toy Boat Building
Toy Boat Building
Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.
5 events,
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Canoe and Kayak The Lakes
Canoe and Kayak The Lakes
Enjoy the lakes from a canoe or kayak on Memorial Day! Canoes are open to all ages with a minimum of one adult per canoe. Solo, sit-in kayaks provided, open ...Read More
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Meet the animals
Meet the animals
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
Toy Boat Building
Toy Boat Building
Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.
3 events,
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Kids: Off-trail Ravine Adventure
Kids: Off-trail Ravine Adventure
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
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Try It! Kayaking
Try It! Kayaking
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
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Make Hay While the Sun Shines
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
Ongoing from 1-3pm. Watch the farmhands and horses make hay. Weather permitting.
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Sustainable Gardening
Sustainable Gardening
Join the Inniswood Garden Society for their annual meeting. Dianne Kadonaga, owner of Sunny Glen Garden, will present "Become the King and Queen of Green: Gardening Your Way to a ...Read More
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Natural Play Area Open House
Natural Play Area Open House
Explore the NPA with a naturalist! We'll have tools to borrow and suggestions for how to have fun!