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

Let's check out the night sky and make a star chart to take home. We do not promise a cloudless night, but there will be activities regardless. Meet at the ...Read More

Join us for a holiday bike ride around Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Feel free to join if you have your own bike, and register only required if you need to ...Read More

Join our Naturalist for a short hike in the winter woods. Visitors will collect sticks and make their own mini holiday tree. Strollers will not be useable on hiking trail, ...Read More

Join us to make toddler-friendly, winter crafts. Be prepared for a little mess-making and a lot of fun.

Bring your youngest music lovers to the Highbanks Nature Center to experience a Musical Storytime with ProMusica. This 30-minute nature-themed storytime program will pair stories and music and is tailored ...Read More

Join us for an interactive classroom style program centered around the Science of Fire Building! Please wear comfortable clothing and avoid wearing hair down/loose fitting clothes. Meet at the arrowhead ...Read More

Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm. Watch the farmers as they clean and prepare the hot ...Read More

Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm. Watch the farmers cut meat, make sausage, and render lard ...Read More

Learn about one of our oldest citizen science projects with the story "Bird Count", then make your own binoculars to take outside to count birds like a scientist!

Mountain lions, porcupines, Scioto madtoms... learn about some of the animals that no longer live in Ohio.

Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Take a closer look at the smaller details of nature with the help of a microscope. Explore insects, fungi, feathers and more from a whole new perspective.

Program begins a 1:30 pm. Meet in front of the farmhouse. For homeschooling families with children of all ages. Many of our Christmas traditions come from the Victorian Era. Stop ...Read More

Homeschoolers can learn the basics of watercolor and paint a winter landscape. Paints will be used, so please dress accordingly. Meets at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St. Westerville, ...Read More

Search for birds and other wildlife and enjoy a view of the high bluffs along the Olentangy River on this 1-mile easy hike. Bring binoculars if you have them. The ...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 Learn the best practices to safely ...Read More

Down for an adventure and want to stay caffeinated? Come out to learn how to make campfire coffee! Staff will have all the equipment and ingredients necessary for participants to ...Read More

Stop by and create some of your favorite crafts this winter using items from nature!