Bobber Bandits
2025-06-07 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
The early fish gets the worm! We’ll have fishing poles and bait for anyone interested in meeting at Pleasant Valley for some fishing! 9020 US Route 62, Orient OH.

Family Tram Rides
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hop on the Metro Parks tram for a 30-minute narrated tour of the park. The tram departs from the Nature Center and last picks up at 12 p.m on June 7th, and 6 p.m. on June 22.

Dairy Bingo
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Find the answers to the questions to complete your Dairy Bingo card. Take a look at our rare heritage shorthorn cattle.

Try it! Archery
2025-06-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment and instruction is provided. Recommended for Ages 8+.

Evening Garden Stroll
2025-06-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Look for plants and animals on an evening stroll through the Gardens. Plus, visit our seasonal garden beds planted with the theme: “Fables & Fairytales.”

Lantern Hike
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a 3-mile evening hike to Green Mansions, roast s’mores over a campfire and learn about nocturnal animals found at Clear Creek. Lanterns will be provided for the return hike. Mileage is round trip. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster (39.594057, -82.622219).

For Kids, Drop In: Bug Hunt!
2025-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Use nets, magnifying glasses, and bug jars to explore the incredible world of insects with a naturalist! Some nets and jars will be provided, feel free to bring your own. Ages 2-12.
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.

Insect Safari
2025-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
What’s the BUZZing by your ear or LEAPing over your feet?! Come join us as we learn about the native insects of Ohio, enjoy fun activities, and look for some insects throughout the park!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Meet the Artist: Anna Rose
2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet artist of the month, Anna Rose, and view her artwork on display in the Innis House.

What's in the Water
2025-06-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and take a 1 mile hike to learn what is in the water at Quarry Trails.
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive and follow the road back to the Lake area parking lot

Evening Tram Ride
2025-06-08 19:00 - 19:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hop on board the tram for a 30 min narrated tour of the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.

Toddler Adventure Club
2025-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park during this month’s Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have an adventure pack with compasses, maps, and other adventure tools for kids to utilize during the program. Meet at the Tall Pines Area of Walnut Woods.

Preschool: Bug Hunt
2025-06-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Preschoolers can learn about the bugs that live in our park through storytime & and bug safari. Closed toed shoes and bug spray recommended.

Introductory Tai Chi
2025-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join instructor, Midge Krause, for an introductory tai chi class. This program is geared for adults, children may participate with adult supervision.

Preschool+: Not So Scary Night Hike
2025-06-09 20:30 - 21:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Stay up late with your favorite grown-up. We will read a story, have a snack, then head out on the trail for a short hike to learn about creatures that come out after bedtime. Wear your PJ’s if you might fall asleep on the way home!

Summer Children’s Programs: Ladybugs
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Ladybugs, lady beetles, ladybirds – come learn all about this iconic insect and how they fit into our ecosystem!

For Kids: Nature Journals
2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Craft your very own nature journal and learn different ways your journal can be used out in nature.

Preschool + Tram Rides
2025-06-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Have fun on a tram ride aimed at our youngest visitors and their caregivers. Rides at 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30.

Preschoolers: Fairy Storytime
2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Listen to a story about finding fairies in the forest. Then, take a short hike to search for fairies and make a craft!

Try it! Kayaking and SUP
2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out and try stand-up paddleboarding 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-in 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.*
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
2025-06-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Come listen to a story about water while we use our senses to feel and interact with water! Afterwards, we will have a craft! Meet at the Inclusive Playground shelter house at Blendon Woods Metro Park!
* Our Adaptive Adventures Programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families!

Full Moon Hike
2025-06-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

Strawberry Full Moon Hike
2025-06-11 20:30 - 22:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Get your exercise in as we do a brisk 2 mile hike under the strawberry full moon! We will be hiking along the Marsh Hawk Trail, our 2 mile paved trail.
We will meet at 8:30pm, but expect to hike as it gets darker (around 8:45pm).
This program is geared for ages 14+. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!
