• Are the Eagles Back Yet?

    100 Acre Wood 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio

    Hike about 1.5 mi on the unimproved trail at 100 Acre Wood to see if the Bald Eagles have returned to their nest. Prepare for mud! Meet at 5220 Cambria ...Read More

  • Coyotes Among Us

    Coyotes Among Us

    Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

    Learn about the amazing, adaptable coyote on a 1 to 2-mile mile hike. Some walking may be done off trail if conditions allow. Bring binoculars if you'd like. No pets, ...Read More

  • Paddling 101

    Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States

    Want to learn about paddling? This in-class session will cover many aspects of paddling, from the basics of equipment recognition to water safety! Led by an ACA (American Canoe Association) ...Read More

  • For Adults: Invasive Species Hike

    Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

    Learn about the non-native plants and animals plaguing OH, and what you can do to help.

  • For Adults: Nature Preserve Stroll

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Take a walk with a naturalist through the Walter Tucker State Nature Preserve looking for plants and animals from our earliest spring wildflower to Barred Owls.

  • LEAP Year

    Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

    Jump over to the Nature Center and learn about some of our animals that love to show off their hops.

  • Leapin’ Lantern Stroll

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Drop by between 6:30-7:30 pm to celebrate Leap Day with a self-guided lantern-lit stroll through the Nature Preserve. Borrow one of our lanterns or bring your own. Meet near the ...Read More

  • Timberdoodle Trek

    Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

    Take a short hike to look for American Woodcocks doing their amazing mating display. Trails may be a mixture of crushed gravel and unimproved. Meet at the Nature Center. Ages ...Read More

  • For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 miles along the Spring Creek Trail with limited stops. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

  • Skunk Cabbage Hike

    Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States

    Join us for a guided 2-mile hike to see Ohio's earliest spring wildflower. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Meet at the Barnebey Hambleton Area, 620 Clear Creek ...Read More

  • Beginning Birding Hike

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Join the naturalist to learn about birding. Visit the bird feeders to learn backyard birds, then go on a 1-mile hike. Bring binoculars if you have them available. Metro Parks ...Read More

  • Scavenger Hunt

    Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States

    Find all of our missing spring scavenger hunt items hiding around the Arrowhead Picnic area and win a prize! Meet at Arrowhead picnic shelter to get your activity sheet and ...Read More