Homeschool: Magic for Muggles
2025-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about the magic, and science, behind animal transformations and adaptations using spells from popular media.

Outdoor Yoga with Naomi
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at Scioto Grove Metro Park for free outdoor yoga in the park, perfect for any level! Yoga will take place at The Grove Lodge. We will be outdoors on the deck weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, we will be indoors the lodge. Bring your own mat!

Backpacking Series: Week 6 - Shakedown Hike!
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? 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 (With the exception of Week 6) 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. Meet at Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park
Please note!! We will only have 1 day of Week 6, on Monday, October 6th! There will be no Sunday option for the Shakedown Hike.
This week we will be going on a backpacking preparation hike! Expect the hike to be approx. a mile in length. Bring a pack and equipment to test your strength and endurance on the trail in a real life backpacking scenario! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Fall Backpacking Series:
Week 1: 4 Essentials & Site Selection
Week 2: Water & Waste
Week 3: Fuel, Fire & Food
Week 4: Clothing & Foot Care
Week 5: Prep, Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Week 6: Shakedown Hike

Harvest Moon Hike
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the October full moon on this 2-mile hike.

Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a guided fast-paced walk through the nighttime woods. Hike not suitable for children or slow walkers.

Stroller Stroll: Fall Color
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Enjoy a stroll through Inniswood as we explore the colors of fruits, foliage, and more.

Toddler Tuesday: Wildlife Yoga
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Take a moment to stretch and relax out in nature just like the animals do! Learn some cool yoga poses inspired by the wildlife around you! We will read a short story, practice poses, and enjoy a craft.
This program is geared for ages 2-4. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Wheels on the Farm
2025-10-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing from 10am-4pm
Play a game of “I Spy” as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do.

Bird Hike to the Wetland
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Hike out to the bird blind with a naturalist to look for migrating ducks on the water. Hike will be approximately 2.5 miles on crushed limestone and rugged dirt trail. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available to borrow. All ages.
Meeting Location Oak Coves 3rd parking lot: The Oak Coves picnic area is your first LEFT after entering the park. Once you turn left into the Oak Coves picnic area, we will be in the third parking lot. Meet the naturalist at the bulletin board. Follow the orange program signs. If the parking lot is full, the Oak Coves picnic area has 4 other parking lots within 5-8 minutes walking time of the meeting location.

Sunrise Hike
2025-10-08 07:00 - 08:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a hike to watch the beautiful sunrise at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Hike will be approx. 2 miles. Meet staff at the Arrowhead Picnic Area.

Preschoolers: Halloween Party
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate Halloween with activities, crafts, and a costume contest!

Homeschool: Snap Apple
2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Homeschoolers can learn all about apples through science experiments, games and participate in a taste test of locally grown apples.

Migratory Bird Hike
2025-10-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the dog park parking lot and come on 1.5 mile hike to look for migratory birds.
Use address 2600 Dublin Rd and follow the roadway till it forces you to turn left. When you turn left the dog park parking lot will be on your right.

Canopy Walk Tree ID
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn to identify some fall leaves while exploring the tree canopy.

The Food Forest Blueprint: Turning Urban Lawns into Edible Forest Gardens for the Future
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join Wild Ones Columbus for their monthly meeting with featured speaker Dianne Kadonaga. Dianne will share her experience of transforming her urban lawn into a thriving, multi-layered edible native forest garden and biodiverse wildlife habitat. She will also discuss her permaculture and regenerative practices, vegetable trail beds, community partnerships, and other garden projects.

Nature Walk with Wild Birds Unlimited Columbus
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join experienced birders on a hike around Glacier Ridge Metro Park. All levels of birders are welcomed!
The hike will follow the Red Oak Trail and the Marsh Hawk Trail (approx 1.5 miles). The trails alternate between paved and gravel, so please bring appropriate hiking gear. Wearing layers is recommended.
Please bring your own binoculars.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the flagpole.

Fall Fest!
2025-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for our annual Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro Park! Free, Family Fun activities include:
– Hayrides
– Corn maze
– Face painting
– Fall Crafts
– Archery with Outdoor Adventure
– The Slate Run Living Historical Farm
– Local Vendors and Food Trucks
and so much more!!
Come out to the Buzzards Roost Picnic area at anytime between 11am-3pm

Fall Tram Ride
2025-10-11 15:00 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Enjoy the early fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.

Fall Fungi
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Jack O’Lantern, Witch’s Hat, or Dead Man’s Fingers – the woods is full of spooky fungi. Join a naturalist on a 1.5-mile hike looking for what’s growing throughout the forest.

Whooo Cooks for You?
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Whooo cooks for you? Barred owls do! Join us in the Nature Center to learn about this beloved Ohio native owl and then make a themed edible treat!

Adults Only: Cemetery Hike
2025-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Get your walking boots on and join us for a 4-mile off-trail hike to visit some of our parks hidden pioneer cemeteries and an Adena Mound. Meet us at Little Darby Picnic Area 3711 Gardner Rd. Ages 18+

For Adults: Science Sundays - Botanical Curiosities
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join Sarah Flecker from Franklin Park Conservatory as we learn about unusual and interesting plants during this session of botanical curiosities. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.

Spooky Animals
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about spiders, snakes, bats, and other scary animals and find out if they are actually dangerous.

For Kids: Tree Identification
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Using a simple key, kids will learn the basic skills of tree identification and get tips for starting a leaf collection. Best for school-aged children. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.
