Warm up inside the holiday-decorated Nature Center with hot cocoa and enjoy fun activities for kids including a holiday themed scavenger hunt. Then, hike on your own along the 1/4 ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a 1-mile hike learning about conifers and their cones. Trail is crushed limestone with some hills. This program counts as part of the winter hike series. ...Read More
Stop by the nature center between 1-4pm and enjoy fun holiday activities during Highbanks' Santa Workshop. Stroll outside and look for items on the holiday light scavenger hunt. Play indoor ...Read More
Explore the forest in search of wildlife signs while learning about wildlife survival strategies with a naturalist. Explorations will include an approximately 1/4 mile hike on crushed limestone trails and ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a rugged 3-mile off-trail hike to the nature preserve to see some of the 300-year old Giant Sycamore trees. Expect slippery and wet conditions. Hiking stick ...Read More
Meet at the nature center for a 1-mile round trip hike to learn about our festive, feathered, Thanksgiving friends! Trail is crushed limestone and includes some hills. Meeting Location Notes: ...Read More
Dress your pup up in their favorite Halloween costume and take a hike on the trail with a naturalist. Halloween themed treats provided, Bring your own water. Dogs must be ...Read More
Explore the evening woods after dark and look for creatures that come out at night. Bring your own flashlight. All Ages. Limited parking at the nature center. Meeting Location Notes: ...Read More
Join a naturalist for sunset hike to enjoy fall color in the forest at Highbanks and learn about the science behind it. Hike will be approximately 2 miles on crushed ...Read More
Drop in to make a colorful leaf rubbing bookmark while learning about different leaf shapes. All ages. Limited parking at nature center. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the ...Read More
Bring a chair and join us for a movie night at your favorite Metro Parks! All events are free and start at dusk.
Join us for a fun family event to celebrate the first day of fall! Enjoy hayrides, campfires & marshmallows, scavenger hunts, and other outdoor activities. Stay afterwards and enjoy the ...Read More
