Wild Ones: Winter Sowing Native Seeds and Native Seed Swap
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Michael Keeler, of Ohio Native Concepts, will explore the benefits of winter sowing, including how it mimics natural processes to enhance seed germination, as well as practical tips on selecting native species, and creating the ideal conditions for successful growth. Following Michael Keeler’s presentation, Wild Ones Columbus will have their annual native seed swap. If you have native seeds to share, please label them with the Latin name and common name to pass along. For more information visit columbus.wildones.org.
Meet in the Greenhouse Multipurpose Center at the end of the parking lot.

Sharon Woods Winter Hike
2025-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Sharon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Adults: Wild Crafted Teas
2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join the naturalist and learn to create your own herbal teas made from common plants around your home or neighborhood. Ages 18+.

Adventure 101: Backcountry Knots
2025-01-11 13:00 - 14:00 | 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
Learn the best knots to use in the backcountry during this hands on class! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter at Scioto Grove Metro Park (to the right when entering the park)

Owl Prowl
2025-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Hoo hoo who’s out there? Join us for an evening hike to find some of the owls that are hiding in the forest. We will meet at the shelter house and learn about owls while we wait for the sun to set.
We will walk along the Red Oak Trail and Marsh Hawk Trail. We may have opportunities to go off trail, please dress appropriately.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!

Storytime Lantern Hike
2025-01-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bundle up & join a naturalist for a story and then embark on a 1-mile winter walk. Gravel path, no hills.

Coffee & Birds
2025-01-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.

Rucking Club
2025-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Rucking is a form of fitness that combines strength training with cardio! Join us for our Staff Led Rucking Club. Weight will be provided, participants are required to bring their own bag to carry weight in (typically some form of back pack).
Participants are encouraged to bring their own form of wearable weights (rucking vests, backpacks filled with gear/water jugs, etc.)

Slate Run Winter Hike
2025-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Slate Run Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at Buzzards Roost Picnic Area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Bike-It!
2025-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us for a bike ride around Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Feel free to join if you have your own bike, and registration is only required if you need to borrow a bike/helmet. Bikes are sized for adults only. Meet at the Glacier Ridge Maintenance Area, park at the bridle trail lot adjacent to the Red Maintenance barn (first parking lot on the left when entering the park) . Trails will be pavement
REGISTER HERE IF YOU NEED TO BORROW A BIKE/HELMET

Off-Trail Wandering
2025-01-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll take a slow off-trail walk with frequent stops to observe and learn about rarely seen parts of the park. Total length will probably be 1 to 2 miles and weather conditions may determine where we can go. Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for off-trail walking. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Meet the Artists: Westbridge Camera Club
2025-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet members of Westbridge Camera Club and view their photographs on display in the Innis House.

Toddler Hike
2025-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us for a fun filled hike through the trees at Walnut Woods! This hike is geared for toddlers and children ages 0-6, we will walk as far as we can within the hour, we will be on paved trails suitable for strollers, wagons, etc. Meet at the Tall Pines Area

Full Moon Hike
2025-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Homeschoolers: Winter Birds
2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll look for and learn about birds in winter as we visit feeders on an easy 3/4 mile walk. Bring binoculars if you’d like and we’ll have some to share. Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Animal Tracking
2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s investigate the wetlands through tracks, feathers, calls and scat. 1-mile loop, meet at 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Try It! Archery
2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.

Backyard Bird Feeding with Herbs
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn best practices for bird feeding and discover which herbs will attract birds to your yard.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Wednesday Fitness Club
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

For Adults 50+: Jack of all Trades - Metro Parks' Resource Management
2025-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
The natural resource management team wears a lot of hats. Or waders. Or burn suits. Learn about Metro Parks’ Resource Management team and their role in the park district. We’ll take a look at the processes of land acquisition, habitat restoration, and maintaining our ecosystems.
Meet at the Grove Lodge.

Homeschoolers: Owls
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the forest to learn about owls and their adaptations while searching for roosting owls.

Pre-school: Winter Footprints
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Who is walking in our woods? Learn about animal footprints through games and a fun craft. Program may include a short hike, please dress for the weather.

Archery, Board Games and Campfires
2025-01-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy a Try it! Archery program while getting the chance to play some board games in the Pro Shop, and enjoy a s’more around the campfire at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! Archery is for ages 8+. All other activities are open for all ages!

Lantern Hike
2025-01-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us for a staff led lantern hike through the golf course after dark! Meet at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course Pro Shop, lanterns will be available at a first come first served basis

Night Hike
2025-01-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 2-mile hike through the forest, and see what nocturnal critters we can find. 1378 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd

Hike Behind the Lake
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Enjoy an off-trail 1.5-mile hike through the waterfowl refuge. Prepare for mud.

Scioto Audubon Winter Hike
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Lively Lichen
2025-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike to discover what lichen is and see some lichen that lives in the woods year round.
