Cowboy Campfire Coffee!
2025-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Howdy Y’all! Come out to the Lower Sled Hill at Quarry Trails Metro Park to learn how to make Cowboy style Campfire Coffee! All ingredients and equipment will be supplied, feel free to bring your own reusable mug or cup and fill it up with some warm and toasty fire brewed coffee

Plant Natives
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Celebrate Native Plant Month with us! Stop by to learn about the benefits of natives, then plant some seeds for your own garden.

Sheep on the Farm
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 1-3pm
Watch sheep shearing, meet the lambs, and learn about the uses of wool.

Spring Wildflower Walk
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Preserve and search for blooming flowers.

Eagle Hike
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Join us on Sundays in March to check on the progress of the Bald Eagles at their nest at 100 Acre Woods. Hike 1.5 mi. on a flat, primitive trail. Prepare for mud. Meet at 5225 Cambria Way.

Walk Among The Bluebells
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, 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 at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport. Please note that the bluebell bloom period varies from year-to-year so there may or may not be lots of flowers at walk time.

For Adults 18+: Wildlife Adventures Around The World
2025-04-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join world travelers, Deb Bradley and Chris Holmes, as they share their adventures to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands in search of native wildlife.
Meet at the Beech Maple Lodge.

Spring Fungi
2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.5-mile hike as we learn about fungi and search for mushrooms along the trail.

Yoga with Naomi
2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at Scioto Grove Metro Park for free yoga, perfect for everyone! Yoga will take place at The Grove Lodge. We will be outdoors on the deck weather permitting, or inside the lodge in the case of rain. Bring your own mat!

Backpacking Series: Week 4- Clothing and Foot Care
2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a 6-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end!
Attendance at all classes is NOT required – however the overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least one class.
**Each weeks topic will have two dates to choose from in that week so participants can pick the day that works best for them to attend, you don’t need to attend both dates in the week.
Week #4: Clothing and Foot Care. This week we will learn how to dress properly for being on the trails! We will also cover preventative foot care to keep pesky blisters away, and how best to treat them if needed.
Meet at Arrowhead Picnic Shelter at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Preschool: Salamander Room
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Read this classic tale of a child’s love for salamanders, then go on a hike to the creek to look for some. Dress for the weather; wear waterproof footwear.Ages 3-6

Adult: 1.5-mile wildflower walk
2025-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Enjoy a leisurely stroll to learn about the ephemeral spring wildflowers. Trail is crushed limestone and can be muddy depending on recent rains.. Earn credit for the Step Into Spring Challenge on this hike. Ages 18+
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.

For Adults 50+: Bluebell Walk
2025-04-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, 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 at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport. Please note that the bluebell bloom time varies from year-to-year so we may or may not see lots of blooming flowers!

Preschool: All About Eggs
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
The Easter Bunny is not the only one leaving eggs outside, there’s lot of animals who lay eggs in spring. Come learn about the many eggs that you can find at the park with us! We will enjoy a story, a discovery table, a craft, and a short hike.
This program is geared for ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
2025-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Homeschool: The Best Nest
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Homeschoolers will study different types of birds nests to find out how they are made, conduct a short experiment and learn how to build their own. Program will include a short hike to look for bird nests.

Micro Wonders
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to discover a whole new world by looking through microscopes.

Evening S'mores
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Enjoy a toasty s’more around a warm campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Basin Parking Lot, all equipment provided.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several separate park entrances. 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.

Homeschoolers: Swamp
2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about wetlands and the animals that inhabit them while we use dip nets to scoop for tadpoles and aquatic insects.

Bunny Hunt Trail
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Find the bunnies hidden on the trail and decode the secret word and get a sweet treat.

Garden Scavenger Hunt
2025-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by the Innis House to pick up a scavenger hunt and then go out to look for the garden features and plants on the list! Come back to the house when you’re done to claim a prize.

Tadpole Takeover
2025-04-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Ages 14+. Take a 1-mile hike to explore a vernal pool and learn the life cycle of frogs, toads and macroinvertebrates! Wear boots and clothes that can get muddy!

Garlic Mustard Removal
2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Set off on an adventure to improve the habitat of Blacklick Woods! Help staff remove garlic mustard, an invasive species. Bring gardening gloves.

Sounds of Spring Evening Hike
2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Who’s calling on a spring evening? Find out as we talk about spring wildlife and go for a 1-mile muddy hike to listen for them! May include off-trail hiking to reach prime areas. All ages.
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.

Rabbits Don't Lay Eggs
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Rabbits don’t lay eggs, but many other animals do! Stop by to learn about eggs and nests, play games and make a craft. Visitors can also help us build a bird’s nest large enough to fit a child!

Bark in the Park
2025-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bring your furry friend for a 1.5-mile walk through fields and forests! Leashes required. Meet at the Wagtail parking lot, 2914 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd.
