How do animals communicate? Some can talk like us, but others have special adaptations to talk to one another! Come learn about how different animals talk with a story, a ...Read More
Program begins at 1:30pm in front of the farmhouse. Explore the farm and compare your life with the daily life on a farm in the 1880s.
Adaptive Adventures: Join us for an adaptive family s'more hour at the inclusive playground in Blendon Woods Metro Park! We will use a fire table for easy wheelchair access and ...Read More
Bring your cell phone or camera and learn how to take awesome close-up photos.
Experience the backcountry on an 8-mile adventure hike. Participants should be able to keep a moderate pace and have experience hiking over difficult terrain. Long pants and hiking poles are ...Read More
Get to know native alternatives for invasive plants often found in gardens. Join us for a presentation followed by a guided walk to view highlighted native plant options.
Shellabrate Ohio's turtles with the whole family. Meet some of our nature center ambassadors, take a hike to the lake to look for wild turtles, and make a turtle craft ...Read More
Drop by the nature center between 2-330pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. all ages Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering ...Read More
This program will be centered around Trail Running! From beginners to experienced runners, all are welcome!! Join us for a staff led program including trail running through Quarry Trails Metro ...Read More
Take a 2-mile off-trail hike to look at the geologic features of the park. Prepare for wet feet.
Join us in celebrating Memorial Day at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Darby Bend Lakes! We will be paddling around the lake, and we will have equipment for all ages!! Tandem ...Read More
Stop by anytime between 12-3pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads, fish, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Follow signs from Ranger Station- 1775 ...Read More