Day Off School: Raindrops and Rainbows
2026-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Create rainbows, take a trip through the water cycle and more at this open house event. Meet at the Greenhouse Multipurpose Center.

Friday Night Fishing
2026-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by Schrock Lake for some evening fishing. Use our poles or bring your own. No fishing license required, all fishing is catch-and-release.

Night Hike
2026-04-03 20:00 - 21:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 1-mile interpretive hike through the forest.

Blacklick Walk & Talk
2026-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Meet the first Saturday of every month for a fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.

Potato Planting
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm
Help plant potatoes (conditions permitting) and learn about the importance of potatoes throughout history.

Easter Traditions
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Display and craft up from 1-3pm
Learn about using natural dyes for eggs and make a card or decoration.

Drop in: Squirrel World
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Drop by the nature center anytime between 1-3 to learn more about our nutty neighbors. Includes themed activities, a scavenger hunt, and a craft to take home. Geared toward families.
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 Adults: Ten-Mile Trek
2026-04-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Spend the afternoon with a naturalist for a 10-mile hike to meet fellow hikers and get bite-sized nature lessons! Expect a brisk walking pace with short stops along the way. Adults only. Meet at the Ranger Station.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2026-04-05 14:00 - 15:00, 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.

Early Spring Walk
2026-04-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Enjoy a 2.5 mile hike with stops along the way to observe and learn about signs of spring. Please wear shoes suitable for some mud. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Toddler Adventure Club
2026-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a short toddler friendly, exploratory hike at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter house, use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus 43228

Toddler Tuesday: Frogs!
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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*
