Galentine's Day Hike (for women)
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Spend Valentine’s day weekend with a naturalist on a 2.6 mile social hike with other women. Gals only on this one! We will be hiking the Dripping Rock trail, which is crushed limestone and moderate hills.
Meeting Location notes: Meet in the Big Meadows Picnic Area. After entering the park, follow the park road all the way to back of the park and enter the Big Meadows Picnic Area. Meet us in the first parking lot on the RIGHT. Additional parking available in nearby parking lots.

Rainbow Fish Weaving
2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Come learn about the rainbow darter, one of the fish at our nature center, and make your own by weaving paper! All ages welcome.

Try It! Archery
2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:30 | 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+.

Meet the Artists
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet the Inniswood volunteers whose photos are displayed as the Innis House’s February art exhibit.

Scavenger Hunt
2026-02-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Go for a short hike while hunting for all of the missing Cupids during this Valentine’s Day-themed scavenger hunt! Meet at Arrowhead picnic shelter to get your activity sheet to start and prizes once you complete the hunt!

Toddler Adventure Club
2026-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a short exploratory hike at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! This program is perfect for toddlers wanting to adventure at their own pace. Meet at the Climbing Wall parking lot at Scioto Audubon Metro Park.

Day Off School: Great Backyard Bird Count
2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual citizen science event that gives data to scientists about birds and their populations! Help us collect valuable data that can be used in future research!
We will provide binoculars, bird ID books, and everything needed to record data! No birding experience is necessary!
We will hike along the Red Oak Trail which is approximately 0.6 miles and has a mixed trail of gravel and dirt.
This program is geared for ages 6-16, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Meet the Critters
2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Meet some of the nature center ambassador animals and learn about their important job.

Food Chains at Quarry Trails
2026-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Who is Commander and Chief at Quarry Trails?! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and take a 1 mile hike to look for these animals.
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228 and follow the road back to the Lake Area parking lot. We will meet at the shelter.

For Kids: Houseplant How-to
2026-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn the basics needs of plants and how to keep them alive indoors, then take home some supplies to get your houseplant collection growing.

DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner
2026-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for this free and fun DIY activity at Scioto Grove Metro Park! We will be making cleaning spray for yoga mats and other workout equipment. Meet at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Candlelight Yoga
2026-02-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga flow at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Perfect for beginners, and those who want a peaceful practice after a long day! Bring your own mat. Meet at The Grove Lodge indoors.

Preschool: B is for Bird
2026-02-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St) to learn all about birds. Enjoy a craft & a silly song.

Ladies Lantern Hike
2026-02-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a ladies-only Lantern Hike at Scioto Grove Metro Park! This staff-led hike will be approx. 2 miles long. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
2026-02-18 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.

Homeschool: Owl Pellets
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Dissect owl pellets & learn about what Ohio Owls are eating at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St).

For Adults: Off-Trail Ramble
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a hike through the winter forest to see what we can find.

Disc Golf Classes and Games
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Learn. Play. Connect.
Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, indoor, inclusive! All equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

DIY Firestarters
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Learn what makes a good fire starter and make one to take home with you at this free and fun class!
Meet at The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Story Time
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Visit the Nature Center to listen to a story and make a craft.

Hunters Education Course
2026-02-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
**Registration required through ODNR, you must attend both sessions. Ages 10+. Pass this two-day course to complete the hunters safety education course and receive your Ohio Hunters Safety Certificate, to buy a hunting license. Register through the ODNR website for this hunter education classroom course: Must attend Friday, 2/20 from 5-9pm, and Saturday, 2/21 from 8-3pm. To register, click here, and search for a course within zip code 43119.

Morning Coffee & Wildlife Watch
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center for a warm cup of coffee or tea and watch the birds and wildlife from the windows.

Fly Tying for Beginners
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Get a head start on fly fishing season by learning how to tie your own flies. All supplies provided. Meet at the New Maintenance Shop, 24920 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge (39.59755,-82.55418).

Blacklick Woods Frozen Experience
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Blacklick Woods has turned into the town of Arendelle! Do you wanna build a snowman craft and get lost in the woods on a scavenger hunt? Join us for a Frozen day of fun!

Racing Sled Dogs in the Buckeye State
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us for an exciting afternoon of all things sled dogs! Join us and our guest speaker to not only meet the sled dogs, but also learn about the sport of dog sledding, known as mushing, through learning about the training process, seeing the race gear, touring the sled dog trailer, and even watching a live dry land mushing demonstration! Perfect for all ages. Meet us at Indian Ridge.

For Adults 50+: Music in the Lodge with Joanie Calem
2026-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join local singer, Joanie Calem, as she leads us on a musical trip through a time tunnel, singing songs that are seldom heard on the radio these days. Joanie will have you singing along to old favorite standards, folks songs from around the world, humorous parodies about the adventures of getting old and some folk tales as well. Feel free to sit back and listen if you aren’t up to singing along.
Meet at the Spring Hollow Lodge.

Owl Prowl
2026-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll learn some owl basics then go on a short, quiet walk to try to call in and observe our resident barred owls. We hear and see owls often but this is not guaranteed (especially in windy or bad weather). No pets, please. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Coffee & Birds
2026-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
