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
On April 8, 2024, North America will experience its second total solar eclipse in 7 years and, yes, the path of totality will be moving right through Ohio. After that, ...Read More
Learn about Ohio's State Native Fruit as we search the woods for pawpaws. on a 2-mile hike. Trail is crushed gravel and includes hills. Due to the terrain and legth ...Read More
Celebrate the Olentangy River’s 50th Anniversary of Scenic designation with Ohio Division of Natural Areas & Preserves and various community partners. Learn about the unique attributes of the river and ...Read More
Join a naturalist for an off-trail ravine exploration focusing on ferns and their unique habits and habitats. This hike will involve traversing slippery rocks, climbing over logs, walking rustic footpaths ...Read More
