Hike on your own along a short trail (1/4-mile) around the nature center looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick's day items on a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts ...Read More
Join the naturalist to learn about birding. Visit the bird feeders to learn backyard birds, then go on a 1-mile hike. Bring binoculars if you have them available. Metro Parks ...Read More
Practice sensory skills while learning more about the pieces of an ecosystem during a guided hike with activities to engage our senses with nature. Dress for being outdoors for 1 ...Read More
Meet live animals from Ohio Wildlife Center during a 45 min indoor presentation. Show your love for the Ohio wildlife animals by donating a needed item to help with their ...Read More
Look for owls on over 1-mile quiet night hike. Plan on being outside for 1+hrs. We will try calling for the owls in several locations. Expect uneven terrain. Flashlights are ...Read More
Southern flying squirrels are one of Ohio’s most populous and fascinating squirrels.They are not capable of true self powered flight, but rather, glide from tree to tree usinga skin membrane ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a 1.5 mile hike in search of owls. Flashlights are discouraged, If you need to bring a flashlight, parks will have red cellophane to cover the ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a short presentation inside the Nature Center focusing on Ohio's raptors, then hike to search for some of these aerial hunters at Highbanks. Raptors include predatory ...Read More
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
