Happy Howl-oween!
Happy Howl-oween!
People aren’t the only ones who can celebrate Halloween! Bring your pups in their best costumes for a fun filled party just for them! This program is geared for all ...Read More
People aren’t the only ones who can celebrate Halloween! Bring your pups in their best costumes for a fun filled party just for them! This program is geared for all ...Read More
Enjoy a lantern illuminated hike through the Tall Pines area at Walnut Woods Metro Park! Wear your best costume and plan to hike approx. 2 miles! Use address 6833 Richardson ...Read More
Wear your costume for some fall fun at Blendon Woods Nature Center! We will have games, crafts, and seasonal activities.
Learn about these not-so-scary 8-legged creatures through a story, craft and games. The program happens at 10am and 1pm
Learn about these not-so-scary 8-legged creatures through a story, craft and games. The program happens at 10am and 1pm
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
Back and sweeter than ever, join naturalist and baking expert, Shannon, with a cookie decorating class that will get you icing like a pro in no time. Just in time ...Read More
Hike 1.5 mile off-trail to explore the waterfowl refuge. Not stroller friendly.
Learn about all the parts of the bison that help them survive. This program includes a craft and a short hike to see the bison in their pasture! Great for ...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 @1pm.
A night of astronomy hosted by Community Enrichment Through Astronomy; an OSU student organization dedicated to making amateur astronomy accessible for everyone in the Greater Columbus area. As Star Party ...Read More
Ongoing between 1-3pm At the farmhouse All ages Watch or help as we mend, do handiwork, and use the treadle sewing machine.
Meet artist of the month, Ginny Baughman, and view her artwork on display in the Innis House.
Enjoy a hike at Walnut Woods on this slow-paced, stroller friendly Toddler Hike! The trail will be paved, and we will hike as far as we can within the hour. ...Read More
Where do all our fuzzy friends go in the winter? Learn about hibernation and meet some of our educational animals.
Join us as we discuss fall colors and the many things that leaves can be! We will read a short story, enjoy a short hike, and craft with leaves! This ...Read More
Help feed some of the animals in the Living Stream, and learn a little bit about them.
Learn about Ohio’s squirrels and what they're doing to prepare for winter. Then take a walk to look for squirrels.
Join us for a look at acorns, walnuts and the other nuts of the forest. We'll learn about this important food by playing a game and making a "nutty" craft. ...Read More
Learn about Ohio’s squirrels and what they're doing to prepare for winter. Then take a walk to look for squirrels.
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.
Discover the animals of Highbanks and meet some of our educational animals up close and personal. Listen to a story, enjoy a craft and go outside for a self guided ...Read More
Discover the animals of Highbanks and meet some of our educational animals up close and personal. Listen to a story, enjoy a craft and go outside for a self guided ...Read More
No Registration Required! Join us for a staff led lantern hike through the Tall Pines area of Walnut Woods Metro park. Limited Number of jar lanterns will be available at ...Read More
Bundle up and join a naturalist for a nice hot cup of coffee or tea and take a cool, brisk early morning hike to wake up your senses for the ...Read More
Take a rugged off-trail 4-mile hike to a sandstone maze. Terrain will be steep and uneven, hiking experience and long pants recommended. Be prepared for significant elevation gain. Wear sturdy ...Read More
Begins a 10:30 am Meet in the farm parking lot. Join the farmers and a team of horses for a short (1/2 mi.) walk through the park as we gather ...Read More
Our "Adventure 101" educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions Join us on World Science Day ...Read More
Ongoing between 1-3pm This will take place behind the summer kitchen. See how the farmers turn a "green" hickory log into handy farm items using basic woodworking tools from the ...Read More
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park for a walk amongst the trees, lit by the lights of lanterns! A limited supply of lanterns will be avalible to borrow for ...Read More
Take a rugged off-trail 4-mile hike to a sandstone maze. Terrain will be steep and uneven, hiking experience and long pants recommended. Be prepared for significant elevation gain. Wear sturdy ...Read More
Learn all about November's most famous bird through literature, activities and craft.
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.
No Registration Required!! Enjoy night time Bocce at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Glow bocce balls will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Meet at the bocce courts ...Read More
Our "Adventure 101" educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions Join us for an interactive and ...Read More
Learn how to be a squirrel and gather some nuts for the winter. Ages 6-12.
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
Feeling festive, adventurous and want something sweet? Come out to Scioto Grove for Pumpkin Pie Iron Cooking! We will provide all the equipment and ingredients, as well as any instruction ...Read More
Join us around a campfire for s’mores, animal furs, and bones! We will light the fire starting at 5:30 pm. S’mores supplies will be first come first served. This program ...Read More
Celebrate Take a Hike day by taking a hike with Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure!!! Join us on this approx. 2-mile hike around the beautiful Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks ...Read More
Join us for an afternoon of crafting and gift-making. All supplies provided. Bring a bag to take your creations home.
Enjoy a hike at Walnut Woods on this slow-paced, stroller friendly Toddler Hike! The trail will be paved, and we will hike as far as we can within the hour. ...Read More
Our "Adventure 101" educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions From tarps to knots, we will ...Read More
Learn about some birds that call Ohio home year round and search for them on a half-mile hike.
Learn about some birds that call Ohio home year round and search for them on a half-mile hike.
Explore a year in the life of a white-tailed deer. Discover how they change with each season and take a walk in search of signs of deer at Homestead. This ...Read More
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
Explore a year in the life of a white-tailed deer. Discover how they change with each season and take a walk in search of signs of deer at Homestead. This ...Read More
Program begins promptly at 1:30pm. Meet in front of the farmhouse. Learn about the history of Thanksgiving foods and traditions.
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.
Come learn about turkeys with story, craft, and activities. Best for ages 3-5.
Ongoing at the farmhouse from 10am-4pm. Learn some history about Thanksgiving foods and traditions.
Ongoing at the farmhouse from 10am-4pm. Learn some history about Thanksgiving foods and traditions.
**THIS EVENT MEETS AT ROCKY FORK METRO PARK!!** Learn all about coyotes as we take a walk to look for evidence of them.
Ongoing at the farmhouse from 10am-4pm. Learn some history about Thanksgiving foods and traditions.
Take a 1-mile hike to learn about trees and find out which ones keep their leaves through the winter.
Join us for a slow paced walk suitable for your littles! Meet at the arrowhead picnic shelter at Scioto Grove Metro Park, following the walk kiddos will be able to ...Read More
Join a naturalist & travel back in time to learn about fossils! Then uncover fossils of your own & make a dinosaur fossil to take home and remember your trip ...Read More
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
Walk off the Thanksgiving feast with us! We will do a 2 mile walk around the park on the Marsh Hawk Trail. This trail is completely paved! This program is ...Read More
Drop by to learn some cool facts about buckeye trees, then make a buckeye bracelet in preparation for the OSU vs. Michigan game!
Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.
Join us for a fast paced hike through Walnut Woods Metro Park! We will hike approx. 2 miles on paved trails. Meet at the Tall Pines Area, 6833 Richardson Rd, ...Read More
Join us for the winter hike kick-off at Highbanks Metro Park! Grab some hot chocolate and roam around Highbanks to look at the lights, and grab your winter hike card ...Read More
Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.
Get some fresh air and exercise on a 3-mile walk through the woods. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport