Welcome to Fall Event
Join us from 5-8pm for a fun family event to celebrate the first days of fall! Enjoy hayrides, inflatables, campfires & marshmallows, archery and other outdoor activities. The Ohio Division …Read More
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For Kids: Animal Olympics
Have you got what it takes to become a Highbanks Gold Medalist? Find out as we take part in a series of physical challenges and compare our results to park …Read More
Drop In: Milk Carton Birdhouse Craft
Stop by the Highbanks Nature Center between 2:00 and 5:00 to craft your own upcycled milk jug birdhouse and learn about the nesting habits of local birds. You’ll get to …Read More
Adult: Hiking Club
Join us on this social hike and meet like-minded adults who enjoy the outdoors. This month we will be hiking approx 2.5 miles on the multi-use and big meadows trail. …Read More
Drop In: Weather Experiments
Stop by the nature center to join a naturalist explaining weather experiments. Learn about thunderstorms, tornados, lightning, rainbows and more! Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right …Read More
River Walk to the Giant Sycamore (off-trail)
Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike IN the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over …Read More
Preschool: Creeking
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
Dog Days of Summer
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist The dog days of summer have technically passed, but it’s still pretty warm out there. Yet, there’s no better time to explore the …Read More
Bat Hike
Learn about bats and take a 1.5-mile hike to look for our flying mammals in the evening sky. During the bat hike, we will try to see as many bats …Read More
For Kids: Sensory Hike
Practice sensory skills while learning more about the pieces of an ecosystem during a guided hike with activities to engage our senses with nature. Hike will be approximately .5-1 mile …Read More
Date Night: Creeking
Bring your significant other for an evening of exploration in the Olentangy River! Wear closed-toed shoes that can get wet and get ready to learn all about our fascinating river …Read More
River Walk to the Giant Sycamore (off-trail)
Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike IN the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over …Read More
Kids: Off-trail Ravine Hike
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
Dog Hike
Bring your dog for a 1.5 mile hike. Please bring your own drinking water for your dog. Leashes must be shorter than 6 feet. Near the end of the hike, …Read More
Drop In: Bug Off
Stop by Big Meadows Picnic Area between 11am-1pm to learn all about the fascinating world of insects and see how many you can catch in the meadow! A hat, long …Read More
For Families: Taekwondo
Join black belt instructors from Tiger Woo’s for a 30 minute Taekwondo lesson on “Confidence”. This martial arts class instills confidence, builds strength and agility, and develops coordination. No experience …Read More
For Adults: Hiking Club
Join us on this social hike and meet like-minded adults who enjoy the outdoors. This month we will be hiking approx 2.5-mile Overlook Trail. Hike will be moderately paced and …Read More
For Kids: Twilight Hike
Join a naturalist for a 2-mile hike on unimproved trails to learn about the creatures that emerge as the sun sets. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first …Read More
Photography style and how I discovered it
JACK ROCKWOOD Metro Parks Intern (Visitor Engagement) Photography, like any art, is subjective, with each photographer trying to capture perfect instances of the world in their own style, but to …Read More
Outdoor Movie Night – How to Train Your Dragon 2
Join Metro Parks at Highbanks Metro Park for a FREE How to Train Your Dragon 2 screening. Movies start at dark. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the …Read More