Full Moon Hike
2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Campfire Cooking
2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a meal around the campfire at Quarry Trails! All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Meet at the lower sled hill parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd.

Preschool: Whooo Loves Owls
2025-02-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about owls through story, activities, and a cute heart-shaped craft. Best for ages 3-5.

Morning Lake Hike!
2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy the beauty of the lakes in the morning sunlight, as we hike around Prairie Oaks Metro Park. We will hike approx. 2-miles on easy to moderate trails. Meet at the Lake 3 parking lot (near the restroom) at Darby Bend Lakes, 2755 Amity Rd.

Valentine's Day Hike
2025-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Fall in love with the trails on a guided hike. Choose from two distances, 4 or 6-miles. Both hikes will start together. Trails at Clear Creek are rugged and steep. Be prepared for elevation gain and a moderate pace. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot: 23833 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge (39.589033, -82.577590).

Victorian Valentines
2025-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Stop by the farmhouse and create your own Victorian valentine.

Heart Healthy Walk
2025-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Take a stroll around the farm grounds to learn facts about the wonders of human and animal hearts. Enjoy a winter visit with the animals.

Valentine's Day Bird Food Craft
2025-02-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the lobby and make a heart shaped bird food craft to take home. All supplies provided.
Use the address 2600 Dublin Rd Columbus OH 43228 and follow the roadway towards the dog park. When the road forces you to turn left the Park office will be on your left. Additional parking available at the dog park.

For Adults: Wildlife Date Night
2025-02-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Love is in the air here at Homestead! Grab your special someone and join us for an evening of live animals, refreshments, crafts, and trivia! We will raffle off artwork done by our animal ambassadors, making the perfect Valentines’ gift!
This program is geared for ages 18+. Meet at the Lakeside Pavilion, our enclosed shelter. The pavilion will be heated with open fires, but please dress warmly, as the building is not insulated.

Birding for Beginners
2025-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Want to expand your knowledge of birds while also aiding in a citizen science project? Join us for a morning of beginner bird watching as we walk around Glacier Ridge and collect data for Cornell’s Great Backyard Bird Count. No birding experience is necessary!
Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!

Three Creeks Winter Hike
2025-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Three Creeks Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm in the Confluence Area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Great Backyard Bird Count Weekend
2025-02-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
The great Backyard Bird Count is a worldwide birdwatching event, ongoing since 1998. Stop by the Nature Center to help us count birds, and learn how you can participate at home to help contribute to this important citizen science project. Hike to the lake to Count ducks daily at 11am. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or cocoa too.

Adventure 101: Fire Building
2025-02-15 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
Join us for an in-depth & hands on interactive class focused on campfires! Everything from different ways to build the perfect burn, to types of fire starters that we recommend. Come with questions and topics for us to talk about, meet at the arrowhead picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Conifer ID
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn the basics of identifying conifers and get to know some of Inniswood’s evergreens.

For Adults: Valentine's Hike
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
February is known as the month of love and it’s not just humans that are caught by Cupid’s arrows. Join us for a hike through the Nature Preserve as we look for and learn about how animals show their love.

Coffee & Birds
2025-02-16 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.

Owl Prowl
2025-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve to search for roosting owls.

For Adults: Science Sunday - Invasive vs Native
2025-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join Mikaela Mohr from Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District to learn about the importance of native plants.

Couple's Hike
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Get in the spirit of Valentine’s day and bring someone special with you to enjoy a peaceful 2-mile forest hike! Ages 18+. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

For Kids: Exploring Herbs
2025-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Stop in and visit different stations including hands-on discovery, herbal treats, and plant your own. Learn about herbs and how they are helpful to humans and animals.

Food Chains at Quarry Trails
2025-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Who is the commander and chief of Quarry Trails? Find out who is at the top of the food chains at Quarry Trails and take a one-mile hike to look for them.
Meet at the Kingfisher Shelter- use the address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive and follow the roadway to the Lake Area parking lot.

Learn How to Tap a Maple Tree
2025-02-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins at 1:30. Meet at Buzzards Roost Picnic Area.
Take a short walk to the sugarbush and learn how to tap a maple tree.

Day off School: Backyard Birds
2025-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Celebrate the day off school with us as we learn about the birds in our backyards. We will learn about some of the common birds you may see this time of year and go on a short hike to look for them. As we hike, we will practice our research skills by collecting data for The Great Backyard Bird Count.
Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided.
This program is geared for ages 7-15. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!
