Join park staff for a fast paced hike through Walnut Woods Metro Park! Meet at the Tall Pines parking area at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Hike will be approx. 3 ...Read More
Join a naturalist in some good ol’ nature therapy! Feel free to bring something to sit on that’s easy to carry as we take a short hike and practice some ...Read More
Meet some of our animals ambassadors and learn about their important job at the Nature Center
Bring your canine friend for a 2.5-mile walk on the Kestrel and Monarch trails. Pets must be leashed. Meet in the park office parking lot (across from the Buckeye Area) ...Read More
Warblers, Woodpeckers, Wailing Turkeys? Who's around? Let's look for them together on a 2 mile birding hike. All experience levels welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Limited supply ...Read More
Come to hear all about North America’s only marsupial, the opossum! Learn through story, games, and a craft all relating to our pouched pals! Best for ages 5+.
Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.
Stop by the swamp to scoop up some slimy critters.
Learn about common Ohio trees and what they’re up to in the spring. Hike will be approximately 1.5 miles with some hills.
Enjoy the lakes from a canoe or kayak on Memorial Day! Canoes are open to all ages with a minimum of one adult per canoe. Solo, sit-in kayaks provided, open ...Read More
Drop by the nature center between 1-2pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ...Read More
Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.