Drop in: S’morses & Wildlife!

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Stop by the nature center to make a S'more by the campfire and learn about wildlife in the park! Meet on the back deck of the nature center anytime between ...Read More

Happy Tails & Trails (Dog Hike)

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

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

Kids: Mindfulness Hike

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Join a naturalist to learn how to connect with the forest in a mindful way. Participants will learn mindfulness techniques to use in their day to day life to keep ...Read More

Adult: Summer Wildflower Hike

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Learn about summer wildflowers blooming at the park on a 1.5 mile hike Expect a combination of paved and unimproved (dirt) trails. Exact trail will depend upon the wildflowers in ...Read More

For Kids: Feeder Watch Drop-In

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Join a naturalist in the nature center library to learn about Ohio's backyard birds. We'll watch the feeders for cardinals, woodpeckers, and turkeys, and learn all about their diets and ...Read More

Family Creeking

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

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

For Families: Fireflies

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Learn all about fireflies and go on a short hike to look for them! Trail will be paved and about 1 mile. Meeting Location Notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area. This ...Read More

Drop In: Meet the Turtles

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Drop by the nature center between 1-2pm and meet some of Highbanks educational turtles up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ...Read More

Tae Kwon Do: Respect

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Free. Join black belt instructors from Tiger Woo's for a 30 minute Taekwondo lesson on "Respect". This martial arts class instills confidence, builds strength and agility, and develops coordination. No ...Read More

Family Creeking

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

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

Twilight Hike

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

What creatures emerge in the evening, and why? We'll go on a hike to learn about and look for crepuscular critters. Hike will be about 2 miles on unimproved trail. ...Read More