Toddler Tuesday: Frogs!
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
If you listen closely, you can hear a RIBBIT! Join us on our first Toddler Tuesday of the year to learn about frogs of Ohio with a short story, craft, and a hike to listen for the singing frogs!
This program is geared towards ages 2-4. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

Spring Break Kids Hike
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll go on a 1-mile hike to learn and explore along the way. Trail is not stroller friendly. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Junior Naturalist Hike
2026-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy spring break on this 1-mile hike while we search for early signs of spring.

How to Make Your Garden Pop with Dahlias
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America for their public meeting with presenters Linda and Jeff Laine from The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society. Learn how to plant, maintain and over-winter dahlias.

Homeschool: Basket Weaving
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Students meet at Apple Ridge Picnic Shelter to learn the basics of basket weaving. Each student will make their own small basket. This program is not suitable for very young children, as some reading is required.

I Spy Photo Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to pick up a scavenger hunt and then search the trails with a list of items to photograph. Once you’ve captured them all, return to the Nature Center to earn a small prize.

Adult: 1.5-mile wildflower walk
2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 | 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. 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.

Spring Fungi
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a 1.7-mile hike and search for spring fungi in the nature preserve. Meet at the Fern parking lot. Fern Parking Lot, 22937 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge (39.59007, -82.59188)

Hike the Park
2026-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for a long hike at Slate Run Metro Park! This hike will cover several miles of hilly terrain. Approx. 6 miles. Meet at the Buzzards Roost picnic area.

Plant Native/Trees and Shrubs
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | OH
Learn how you can add wildlife value to your landscape by adding native trees and shrubs. Limited free whips (seedlings) available after the program.

Signs of Spring
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1-mile hike while we search for signs of spring.

Spring Wildflower Walk
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about spring wildflowers on a half-mile walk along the Boardwalk Trail.

For 12+ Beginning Birders Hike
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a hike along gravel surface trails to look and listen for spring birds.

Pie Iron Grilled Cheese!
2026-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us to make a toasty grilled cheese over the campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Join us at the lower sled hill fire pit. All ingredients and equipment provided. First come first serve while supplies last.

Spring Wildflowers
2026-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to look for and learn about spring wildflowers.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.

Run with a Ranger
2026-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join a park ranger for a 2-mile run! Meet at the ranger station.

Toddler Adventure Club!
2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Prairie Oaks Metro Park during our 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 Whispering Oaks parking lot at Prairie Oaks Main Entrance, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Rd, West Jefferson OH.
*Path will be stroller-friendly*

For Adults 50+: Lake Hike
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy a hike around the lake at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! We will meet at the Lake 3 parking lot at Darby Bend Lakes. Our hike will be approx. 2-miles. Use address 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard OH.

Homeschoolers: Ohio's Wildlife History
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
In celebration of America 250-Ohio, learn about the many changes to Ohio’s landscape over the past 250 years through this interactive game. Reading required at 4rd grade level, so appropriate for older kids or those with close participation of an adult mentor.

Preschool: Best Nest
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Preschoolers can join us at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area to study bird nests and learn to build their own.

Adaptive Adventures: All Bodies Beginners Hiking Club
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for our first ever All Bodies Beginners Hiking Club! This is a monthly hike for all bodies inclusive of all abilities and sizes!
This will be a slow paced hike allowing for breaks when needed. This is not an interpretive hike. We will hike a little under a half mile on the Oak Openings ADA trail and some of the Edward S. Thomas ADA trail with an opportunity to go further or end there. Please meet at the Schrock lake restroom area.

Preschool: Animal Tongues
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
This year, we are looking closely at different parts of animals and how those parts help them live and are special for where they live. This month we are talking all about the different tongues animals have! Slurp up the fun with us as we read a short story, engage in an activity, and get a little crafty.
This program is geared towards ages 3-6. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

For Adults 50+: Bluebell Walk
2026-04-15 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

For Adults: Spring Fungi
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1-mile hike to learn about mushrooms and search for them along the trail.

Storytime
2026-04-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.
