Hike The Hills
2024-01-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take in views of Lake Emily on a new 4.5-mile off trail hike. Experience hiking over difficult terrain with elevation gain is recommended. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. This hike is being offered on two dates, January 13th and 17th. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

Bird Feeder Bingo
2024-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about native birds while playing bird feeder bingo. Watch the feeders to mark your bingo board and earn prizes

Winter Tree ID Walk
2024-01-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Discover the fun and challenges of learning to identify trees in winter on an easy 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Flying Squirrel Talk & Hike
2024-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Southern flying squirrels are one of Ohio’s most populous and fascinating squirrels.They are not capable of true self powered flight, but rather, glide from tree to tree usinga skin membrane between their wrists and ankles called a patagium. Join the Highbanks Flying Squirrel Project on a public check of three of our squirrel boxes. We will meet at the Nature enter for a short powerpoint presentation before embarking on a 2 mile round trip hike to check the boxes. Entire program will be around 2 hours long, with hiking on crushed limestone, uneven terrain. Bringing water is recommended and dress for weather. Ages 5+
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.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.

Fitness Series: Fitness in the Parks
2024-01-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us in our Fitness Series! Kick off the new year by finding new ways to exercise in our lovely Metro Parks! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter for further instruction

For Families: Winter Wildlife Walk
2024-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Where do all of the wildlife go in the winter? Learn about different survival strategies as we hike to look for their hideouts

For Adults: Fast-paced Full Moon Fitness Hike
2024-01-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a fast 2.8-mile hike lit by the light of the full moon. Note: This hike finishes in an hour or less. Leaders keep a good pace on gravel, grass and paved trails. Ages 18+
Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

Full Moon Hike
2024-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

Wolf Moon Hike
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate the January full moon on this 2-mile hike.

Lantern Hike
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us for an after dark adventure on this two mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow. Meet at the Tall Pines area! 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

Sunset and S'mores
2024-01-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-02-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Enjoy watching the sunset while eating a toasty s’more around a warm campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Basin Parking Lot, all equipment provided.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several separate park entrances. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

Moms Morning Out
2024-01-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring your coffee and join other moms on this half-mile hike while using the Five Common Topics to prompt discussion.

Coffee and Birds
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us in the Innis House to sip coffee while we view and discuss birds at the feeders.

Clear Creek Winter Hike
2024-01-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a self guided hike on any of our public trails and enjoy refreshments at our Barnebey Hambleton area from 10am-1pm. Meet at the Park Office (185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster) at 10am for a guided 4-mile backcountry hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Off-trail Ramble @ 100 Acre Wood
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Explore the hidden gem of MetroParks. We will hike to less-traveled area of this property. Hiking my be strenuous and muddy. Wear good footgear.

Five Senses Hike
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.5-mile hike and explore things in nature that you can touch, see, smell, hear and taste.

Lantern Hike
2024-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us for a 2-mile lantern-lit hike along the Darby Creek Greenway. Bring your own lantern or borrow one of ours.

Orienteering For Kids!
2024-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Orienteering is a sport that combines navigation with speed! This for kids level program will go over the basics of the sport as well as practice by playing a game! Instruction and equipment provided! Meet at the shelter house in the back of the park

Scioto Grove Winter Hike
2024-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Pie Iron Cooking
2024-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and tricks. Meet at the campfire in Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Winter Hike
2024-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us for a staff led hike through the Tall Pines at Walnut Woods! The hike will be approx. 3.2 miles. Meet at the Tall Pines Area Parking lot 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

Seasonal Shuffle
2024-02-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join the naturalist on a 4-mile hike while we note seasonal changes happening along the way.

For Kids: Groundhog Day
2024-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Did Buckeye Chuck see his shadow today? Read a story and lean about groundhogs.

(Not So) Early Bird Hike
2024-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Borrow a pair of our binoculars or bring your own, as we take a short hike to search for and learn more about these winged wonders. Meet near the Schrock Lake Restrooms.

Blendon Woods Winter Hike
2024-02-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Blendon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Inniswood Quilt Show
2024-02-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
View quilts made by the Columbus Metropolitan Quilters. Members will be available to answer questions on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibit features quilts, wall hangings, and quilted items with a “flora and fauna” theme.

Sunset Hike
2024-02-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Watch the sunset over Blacklick Woods on this 2-mile hike. Leashed pets are welcome on this hike.

Owl Hike
2024-02-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Look for owls on over 1-mile quiet night hike. Plan on being outside for 1+hrs. We will try calling for the owls in several locations. Expect uneven terrain. Flashlights are discouraged. If you plan on bringing a flashlight, we will have red cellophane to cover the flashlights. This helps to help prevent disturbance to the wildlife. Trail is not stroller friendly. No pets.
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.

Duck Walk
2024-02-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike out to the blinds to look for migratory waterfowl. Binoculars and spotting scopes provided.
