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  • Backpacking and Hiking Open House

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Are you interested in backpacking or backcountry hiking, but not sure how to get started? Come and explore the possibilities! At our backpacking and hiking open house we'll have: The ...Read More

  • Eagle Watch

    Pickerington Ponds 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

    Learn about the history of America's national bird and take a 1/2 mile round-trip walk to observe nesting bald eagles through a spotting scope. No pets, please. Meets at Pickerington ...Read More

  • Clean Up by the Creek

    Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

    Help pick up trash in the floodplain near the Bluebell Trail and adjacent areas. We'll supply the trash bags while you bring gloves, wear boots for mud and bring trash ...Read More

  • Forts, Fire & Fun

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Build a fort, try your hand at fire starting and have fun in our natural play area.

  • Volunteer Information Session

    Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, United States

    Each Volunteer Information Session includes information on the Metro Parks organization and volunteer opportunities and expectations. There is also an opportunity to complete an interview and begin the background process. ...Read More

  • Minecraft IRL

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Join us as we play Minecraft but in real life. Create your own torch, dig for fossils, "hunt" for wildlife and resources, and construct a shelter in this offline version ...Read More

  • Dog smiles at camera

    Hoppin’ Hound Hunt

    Rocky Fork 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, United States

    Why should kids have all the fun? Bring your canine friend for a doggone good egg hunt at the dog park! Registration starts 10:30 am.    

  • Natural Egg Dying

    Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

    Natural plant materials will be used to create beautiful dyes for your eggs. Learn how to make your own natural dyes, and try ours. One hard boiled egg per person ...Read More

  • An Egg-citing Family Fun Day

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    **Please Note: This is not an egg hunt, please leave baskets at home** Hop on over for a fun afternoon of "egg-themed" activities. Enjoy an outdoor Easter themed scavenger hunt ...Read More

  • Frog Frenzy

    Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

    Take a 1-mile round trip walk to a wetland where we'll listen to and search for mating frogs and toads. Please wear boots if you plan on joining the search ...Read More

  • Chuck Hughes

    Walk Among the Bluebells

    Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

    Learn about the natural history of Virginia bluebells and other spring wildflowers. on a 1-mile walk. Please wear shoes or boots suitable for muddy, slippery walking. No pets, please. Meets ...Read More

  • Blacklick Creek Clean-Up

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Kick-off Earth Week by removing litter from Blacklick Creek! Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to the creek where you will work with staff and other visitors to make the park ...Read More