Nature Kids: Choose Your Own Adventure Trail
2024-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take an adventure through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve and make decisions that will guide your journey.

For Adults: Hiking Club
2024-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join us on this social hike and meet like-minded adults who enjoy the outdoors. This month we will be hiking approx 2.5-mile Overlook Trail. Hike will be moderately paced and includes uneven terrain, steps and hills. Limited interpretive stops. Age 18+
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.

Preschool: Caterpillar Crawl
2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about caterpillars, butterflies, and the plants they need through a story, craft, and hike.

Stream Study
2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Ease back into the school mode while learning about water chemistry and watershed health. Prepare to get wet. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

For Families: Taekwondo
2024-08-07 12:00 - 12:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join black belt instructors from Tiger Woo’s for a 30 minute Taekwondo lesson on “Confidence”. This martial arts class instills confidence, builds strength and agility, and develops coordination. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable gym attire. Age 4-Up. Free!
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.

For Kids: Catch A Bug
2024-08-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn the basics about insects then grab a net and collect some to observe and identify. Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Try It! Kayaking
2024-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out anytime during the listed times and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for participants of all ages, with an adult, on a first come first serve basis. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun!
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. 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.

For Adults 50+: Easy Summer Stroll
2024-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a relaxing stroll on the easy, accessible, .5-mile Buttonbush trail. If conditions allow, we will go up to Blacklick Woods’ new tree canopy after the walk.
Meet at the Nature Center.

Drop In: Bug Off
2024-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Stop by Big Meadows Picnic Area between 11am-1pm to learn all about the fascinating world of insects and see how many you can catch in the meadow! A hat, long pants, and sunscreen are recommended.
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.

Touch-a-Truck
2024-08-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Touch, Honk and Explore a variety of different machines and equipment used in a variety of organizations. Cedar Ridge Picnic Area, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

For Families: Slime Mold Hike
2024-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about slime molds and their role in the forest on this 1.25-mile hike.

Bat hike
2024-08-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about bats and take a short hike to look for some

Night Hike
2024-08-09 21:00 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Light up the night on this 0.8 mile as we use some UV lights and search out nocturnal insects. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Family Tram Rides
2024-08-10 10:00 - 22:30, 2024-08-10 11:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Enjoy a narrated tour of Blendon Woods in the open-air tram.

Butterfly Hike
2024-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Look for butterflies, caterpillars and eggs in the field, then check out the butterflies in the tent.

Animal Olympics
2024-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | OH
Run, jump and howl as you “Go for the Gold” in a series of activities. Try to jump as high as a squirrel or hold your breath as long as a beaver.

For Adults: Slime Mold Hike
2024-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States

For Adults: Book in the Nook
2024-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take an hour out of your busy day & relax out in nature with a good book in our hammock nook! Bring yourself, a good book, your bookish friends, & a hammock if you have one. Limited supply of hammocks available to borrow.

Dog Hike
2024-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Bring your dog for a 1.5 mile hike. Please bring your own drinking water for your dog. Leashes must be shorter than 6 feet. Near the end of the hike, we will stop for the optional cool down in the Olentangy River.
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.

Evening Hike
2024-08-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll go on a 2-mile hike, enjoying the woods and hopefully observing bats or other creatures as the sun sets. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Creeking for Crayfish @ 100 Acre Wood
2024-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike through the stream to look for crayfish. Steep hike down to the stream.

Wildflower Walk
2024-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher Shelter (use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228). Come on a 1 mile hike to look for wildflowers.

Try it! Climbing
2024-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come out and climb at this free program! Meet at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park Climbing wall. All equipment provided. Tennis shoes with good tread recommended.

Summer Sunday Splash
2024-08-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Stop by anytime between 1-3pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads, fish, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Creeking supplies provided. Follow signs from Ranger Station.

Kids: Off-trail Ravine Hike
2024-08-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Get wet on this rugged adventure hiking in the ravine. Climb over logs, navigate between rocks and enjoy the scenery. Water depth will vary from inches to several feet depending on recent rains. Rocks will be slippery so water shoes with a tread is encouraged. Old tennis shoes work great. Crocs may not have enough traction on slippery rocks. Hike will be approx 3 miles round trip, with approx 2-miles of the hike in the water and 1 mile on crushed limestone trail. Expect to be outdoors approx 2 hours. Bring water bottles and a change of clothes. towel for the after the program. Clothes and towels can stay in the car. Kids are welcome to bring buckets to look for water animals, be aware most of the hike we will be moving. Families may turn around and walk back on their own if the hike gets too strenuous. It’s adventure time!
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.

Prairie Hike
2024-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Take hike along a natural surface trail to look for prairie plants and wildlife.

Try it! Archery
2024-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.

Creeking Adventure
2024-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Prepare to get wet and muddy as we make a “splash” in Spring Creek before school starts. Trail to creek is not suitable for strollers.
