Try It! Kayaking and SUP
2024-07-01 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. Tandems open for all ages. Solo sit-kayaks have a 275Ibs limit.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

For Adults: Summer Fungi
2024-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join other adults on this 1.25-mile hike to search for mushrooms and learn about fungi.

Creeking
2024-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Explore Spring Run Creek with the Inniswood educators. Supplies will be provided. Closed-toe water shoes or boots are recommended.

What Is It?
2024-07-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 10am-4pm
All ages
Everyday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do.

Tae Kwon Do: Respect
2024-07-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Free. Join black belt instructors from Tiger Woo’s for a 30 minute Taekwondo lesson on “Respect”. This martial arts class instills confidence, builds strength and agility, and develops coordination. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable gym attire. Age 4-Up.
Meeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited parking in the nature center parking lot on busy days. Additional parking available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area. The Oak Coves picnic area, 10-min walk from the nature center. Follow the paved trail through Oak coves toward the nature center. “

Try it! Climbing
2024-07-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come out and climb at this free program! Meet at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park Climbing wall. All equipment provided. Tennis shoes with good tread recommended.

Red, White & Explore
2024-07-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Explore with and meet some of our very cool animal ambassadors at the Nature Center. This will be 11-12pm.

Fireworks in a Jar
2024-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate the holiday during the day as we make our own fireworks for you to take home.
This program is geared for ages 6-9. Meet by the shelter house, rain or shine!

Canoe and Kayak the Lake
2024-07-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy the lake from a canoe or kayak on the Fourth of July! Canoes are open to all ages with a minimum of one adult per canoe. Solo, sit-in kayaks provided, open to ages 10+. Kayaks max. weight of 275lbs. Life jackets are provided and worn while on the water. Equipment and instruction are provided. First come/first serve. Free and fun! Come out anytime during the time listed.
Darby Bend Lakes portion of Prairie Oaks Metro Park. 2755 Amity Road, Hilliard, OH 43026

Drop In: Meet the Turtles
2024-07-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Drop by the nature center between 1-2pm and meet some of Highbanks educational turtles up close.
Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking in the Nature Center lot on busy days. Additional parking is available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area, a 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. Follow the paved trail through Oak Coves toward the Nature Center.

Red, White & Explore
2024-07-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Explore in the creek with our naturalists as we try and catch fish, bugs and crawdads. Closed toed shoes recommended, prepare to get wet. This will be 2-3pm, meet us down the Riffle Run trail by the nature center.

Red, White & Explore
2024-07-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Explore the prairies and fields around the nature center as we try and catch insects, both those that fly and those that hop! This will be from 5-6pm, supplies provided.

For Families: Fireflies
2024-07-05 20:30 - 21:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Learn all about fireflies and go on a short hike to look for them! Trail will be paved and about 1 mile.
Meeting Location Notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located near the back of the park area in the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, a sign will be on the right side saying “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin board/playground area.

For Kids: Talking with Fireflies
2024-07-05 21:00 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 1-mile hike where you can learn how fireflies communicate with one another and have a chance to communicate with them. Best for ages 6-12. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Outdoor Adventure Run Club!
2024-07-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us for a fun morning of running the trails at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park! Loops will be mapped out, feel free to run at your own pace!
Meet at the Ranger Station
1775 Darby Creek Drive Galloway, OH 43119

Morning Dog Walk
2024-07-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Bring your furry friend for a 2.5 mile walk along the greenway trail. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

The World of The Last Airbender
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Stop by the nature center to practice your bending through various fun activities. Stick with one element or mix them together like the Avatar. Learn about the various hybrid animals in the show and make up your own. Practice making fire and take home some special crafts.

Try it! Kayak and SUP
2024-07-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Darby Bend Lakes. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. Tandems open for all ages. Solo sit-kayaks have a 275Ibs limit. Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes, 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard OH.
First come/first serve. Equipment and instruction are provided.

Discovering Dragonflies
2024-07-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about our fast and fearsome dragons of the pond, exploring the world of dragonflies and damselflies through a presentation and exploration activity.

Red White and Blue Birds
2024-07-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Sled Hill parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Road and follow the road back to the second gravel parking lot on your left. Go for a 1.5 Mile hike and look for patriotic birds!

Family Creeking
2024-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, 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 flops or crocs. Limited supply of buckets and nets. All animals will be released back into the river at the end of the program. Don’t forget a towel and complete a change of clothes to dry off after the program.
Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park-Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located near the back of the park area in the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, a sign will be on the right side saying “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin board/playground area.

Let's Go Creeking
2024-07-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Take a 1-mile round-trip hike to our creeking area and use nets and hands to search for critters in the creek. For safety, please wear closed-toed shoes. In case of high water, an alternate activity will be held. No pets, please. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Reptiles of Blendon
2024-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Come learn about Ohio reptiles and meet some representatives from our Blendon ambassador animals during a presentation at the Nature Center.

For Kids: Feeder Watch Drop-In
2024-07-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist in the nature center library to learn about Ohio’s backyard birds. We’ll watch the feeders for cardinals, woodpeckers, and turkeys, and learn all about their diets and habitats in the process. Stop by whenever you’d like, and stay for however long you want! Drop in anytime between 930am-1130am. Naturalist will be in the library talking about birds. Come enjoy the fun!
Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking in the Nature Center lot on busy days. Additional parking is available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area, a 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. Follow the paved trail through Oak Coves toward the Nature Center.

Summer Fungi
2024-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring the family to learn about mushrooms and search the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike.
