Summer Dog Hike

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

Join the naturalist on a 1.5-mile summer hike along river and field with your canine friend. Treats and water breaks provided. All ages. Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park. Meet in ...Read More

Preschool Storytime: Animals at Night

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

Join us for a storytime about animals in the day and night, meet some of our nighttime educational animals at Highbanks, and take a short exploration walk with a naturalist ...Read More

Storytime: Lorax

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

Listen to a reading of The Lorax and then create a Lorax-themed craft! Ages 2-5. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There ...Read More

Adult: Off-trail Ravine Geology Hike

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

Join a geologist on an 2.5-mile off-trail hike in the ravine. Learn the story about the discovery of the prehistoric shark fossil found right here in a Highbanks ravine. Explore ...Read More

Turtle Time

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

Learn about and meet live turtles and experience the world from their eyes! Meeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited ...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

Adult: Off-trail Ravine Geology Hike

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

JUST ADDED!!! Join a geologist on an 2.5-mile off-trail hike in the ravine. Learn the story about the discovery of the prehistoric shark fossil found right here in a Highbanks ...Read More

Dog Hike

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

Join the naturalist on a 1.5-mile summer hike along river and field with your canine friend. Treats and water breaks provided throughout. All ages. Meeting location notes: Big Meadows Picnic ...Read More

For Adults: Wildflower Stroll

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

Join a naturalist for a relaxing evening stroll on the Scenic River Trail to observe and learn about our May blooming wildflowers. Meet in Big Meadows picnic area next to ...Read More

Adults: Off-trail Wetland Sunset Hike

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

Take a 3-mile guided off-trail hike at the wetland to explore this part of the park that is usually closed to visitors. Please bring binoculars if you own them. Trail ...Read More

Central Ohio Folk Festival

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

Last day of the two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music. Activities include drum circle, kid programming, music workshops, a Festival Store, ...Read More

Central Ohio Folk Festival

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

A two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music, kids’ & youth programming, and 30+ music workshops (all levels). Saturday, May 6 - ...Read More