Beginning Birders

Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus

Fall is a great time to start birding! Join the naturalist on a short hike to look for winter birds, and hopefully find some migrating waterfowl on the lake. Binoculars ...Read More

For Adults 50+: Speaker Saturday!

Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City

Bring your lunch and something to drink as we settle in for a day of engaging presentations. Metro Parks own Resource Management team will kick off the day as they ...Read More

Indoor Amusements

Indoor Amusements

Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester

Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.

Lunchtime Hot Dog Campfire

Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport

Come out to the park to hike, explore or play on your own then stop by a campfire to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. We'll have a generous supply of ...Read More

America Recycles Day

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus

Drop by the Naturalist's Office and make a reusable grocery bag from an old t-shirt. Bring your own shirt or use one of ours.

Adult Fossil Hike

Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus

Meet at the Kingsfisher shelter and take a 1.5 mile to learn about and look for the types of fossils found at the park. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive ...Read More

Evening Turkey Trot

Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard

Tottle, walk, or trot with us as we talk about turkeys and get our exercise in before the big feast! We will hike the Multiuse Trail around the park (approximately ...Read More

Indoor Amusements

Indoor Amusements

Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester

Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.