Try It! Archery
2024-11-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-14 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.

Preschool: Meet the Animals
2024-11-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Discover the animals of Highbanks and meet some of our educational animals up close and personal. Listen to a story, enjoy a craft and go outside for a self guided scavenger hunt. Ages 3-5. 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.

Lantern Hike
2024-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
No Registration Required! Join us for a staff led lantern hike through the Tall Pines area of Walnut Woods Metro park. Limited Number of jar lanterns will be available at a first come first served basis, bring a flashlight or headlamp for extra light!

Cozy Cardio
2024-11-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bundle up and join a naturalist for a nice hot cup of coffee or tea and take a cool, brisk early morning hike to wake up your senses for the day! Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Duck Hike
2024-11-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Wander to the lake on the .3 mi paved lake trail to look for early migrating ducks.

Sandstone Maze Hike
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a rugged off-trail 4-mile hike to a sandstone maze. Terrain will be steep and uneven, hiking experience and long pants recommended. Be prepared for significant elevation gain. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the OLD Park Maintenance Shop, 9935 Opossum Hollow Rd, Rockbridge. Please note there is not a restroom at this meeting location.

Fall Fishing
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Fall can be a great time to fish. Join us at Schrock Lake to try and catch a big one! No fishing license required. Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours.

Early Evening Wildlife Walk
2024-11-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll walk to the confluence of the creeks along the Bluebell Trail to watch for wildlife like beavers, deer and owls. Plan on being patient and quiet to have the best chance of observing wildlife on this 1-mile walk. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Hike with a Horse
2024-11-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Begins a 10:30 am
Meet in the farm parking lot.
Join the farmers and a team of horses for a short (1/2 mi.) walk through the park as we gather wood for the winter. Learn about native trees and horses.

Adventure 101: Science of Fire Building
2024-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Our “Adventure 101” educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions
Join us on World Science Day for an interactive classroom style program centered around the Science of Fire Building! Please wear comfortable clothing and avoid wearing hair down/loose fitting clothes. Meet at the arrowhead picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Looking for Lichens
2024-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a short hike and learn about lichens, as we look for these lurking lifeforms which are often mistaken for moss.

Harvesting a Hickory
2024-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 1-3pm
This will take place behind the summer kitchen.
See how the farmers turn a “green” hickory log into handy farm items using basic woodworking tools from the 1880s.
Learn how to use a two-person saw and practice your teamwork. Try splitting wood with a froe.

6-Mile Blacklick Creek Greenway Hike
2024-11-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Let’s enjoy fall with an 6-mile hike along the Blacklick Creek Greenway. We’ll get some exercise and make an occasional stop for water or if we see anything interesting. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Pokémon Go! Hike
2024-11-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Join us for Pokémon Go! at Homestead Metro Park! We will be using the app, and it is recommended to have it downloaded prior to arriving to the park!

100 Acre Wood After Dark
2024-11-10 17:30 - 19:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 miles through the dark forest and search for nocturnal animals. Bring a flashlight. Sturdy hiking shoes recommended.

For Adults! Lantern Hike
2024-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park for a walk amongst the trees, lit by the lights of lanterns! A limited supply of lanterns will be avalible to borrow for the duration of the program, meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area

Preschoolers: Talkin' Turkeys
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about turkeys through a story, activity and craft.

Fall Rock Climbing
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Climb to new heights at the Scioto Audubon Climbing Wall! Tennis shoes and flexible clothing is recommended. All equipment and instruction is provided!

Design by Plan and by Accident
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Laura Deeter, Horticulture Professor and Chadwick Arboretum Director at The Ohio State University, will discuss landscape and garden design rules, including knowing when to break the rules. Hosted by the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America

Preschool : Turkey Time
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn all about November’s most famous bird through literature, activities and craft.

Glow Bocce
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
No Registration Required!! Enjoy night time Bocce at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Glow bocce balls will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Meet at the bocce courts next to the restrooms.

Khaki Day
2024-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Be a wildlife warrior for the day: Join us for various activities, and learn about the conservation work we do in the park.

Sunset Hike
2024-11-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.5-mile hike and watch the sun set over Blacklick Woods.

Adventure 101: Outdoor Cooking
2024-11-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Our “Adventure 101” educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions
Join us for an interactive and hands on outdoor cooking session! We will go over the basics of campside cooking, trail nutrition and everything in between. Meet at the arrowhead picnic area! Feel free to bring your own camp cookware to try out as well

For Kids: Squirrels & Nuts
2024-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn how to be a squirrel and gather some nuts for the winter. Ages 6-12.
