Cold Blooded Curiosities

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Stop by the Naturalists' Office and meet our reptile Animal Ambassadors. Learn why snakes and turtles aren't spooky, but are spectacular!

Homeschool: Tree ID

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Join our Naturalist as she takes homeschool groups on a Tree ID hike, teaches about the live cycle of trees, and leads an experiment to learn why leaves change color.

Squirrel Scavenger Hunt

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Kick off "Fat Squirrel Week" by stopping by the Naturalist's Office and picking up a Scavenger Hunt sheet. After your hike, bring the finished sheet back and win a prize. ...Read More

Event Series Fall Color Hike

Fall Color Hike

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Take a guided 1-mile hike on the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve trail in search of Autumn color. The trail is stroller-friendly. Sorry, sorry no dogs are allowed on this ...Read More

Event Series Fall Color Hike

Fall Color Hike

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Take a guided 1-mile hike on the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve trail in search of Autumn color. The trail is stroller-friendly. Sorry, sorry no dogs are allowed on this ...Read More

Autumn Equinox

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Celebrate the Astronomical Fall (the 1st Day of Fall & the time when day and night are equal) by watching the sun rise over Schrock Lake. Learn the science behind ...Read More

Kids Crafts – Trees are Terrific

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Kids of all ages and their adults can join us for a short Tree ID hike where we will learn the names of some common trees. Afterwards we will do ...Read More

Fast Paced Full Moon Hike

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for a brisk 2.8 mile hike through nighttime woods and moonlit fields with no stops. Not recommended for young children.

Full Moon Family Hike

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for a hike through the nighttime woods and moonlit fields on an easy, 1 mile guided hike that ends at Schrock Lake.

Busy Bees – Meet the Beekeeper

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Join Buzzy the local Beekeeper to learn about a year in the life of honeybees and about the beehives here at Sharon Woods. Bring a chair for this educational talk ...Read More

Signs of Fall: Scavenger Hunt

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Enjoy the signs of Fall while you walk any of the trails in the park. Pick-up a Scavenger Hunt sheet before you start and use it to record the signs ...Read More

Friday Night Fishing

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Drop a line in Schrock Lake and see if you can catch a fish. Please bring your own pole or borrow one of ours. No fishing license is required; catch ...Read More