Moms Morning Out
2024-01-27 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sunset and S'mores
2024-02-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-02-09 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.

(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, 2024-02-04 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.

Pickerington Ponds Winter Hike
2024-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at the Burning Lakes area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Sunday Afternoon Bird Hike
2024-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 2-mile hike to look for winter birds. Ages 8+. All experience levels welcome, limited supply of binoculars available. Hike will be on an unimproved trail and will include moderate hills.

For Adults 50+: Winter Wildlife Walk
2024-02-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Say hello to the eagles and look for other winter wildlife residents as we walk 2-miles on the easy Killdeer Trail.
Meet at the Wood Duck Picnic Area Parking Lot at 4150 Bowen Rd., Canal Winchester.

Pokémon Go! Community Day Hike
2024-02-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Enjoy Pokémon Go! Community Day at Homestead Metro Park! Bring you own device to access Pokémon Go! and hike around the park with park staff to find different Pokémon! Meet at the Homestead Nature Center.

Night Hike
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight.

Headlamp Hike to the Fire Tower
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a headlamp-illuminated hike to the Fire Tower at Scioto Grove Metro Park! If people are feeling adventurous, they can go up the tower with an instructor! The tower will be decorated in lights for the program! Headlamps or flashlights are recommended and not provided. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Note: The tower is closed to the public after dark, unless you are on a Metro Parks staff-led hike.

Heart Healthy Walk
2024-02-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Take a stroll around the farm grounds to learn facts about the wonders of human and animal hearts. Enjoy a winter visit with the animals.

Feed the Stream
2024-02-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Visit the Nature Center after hours and explore life in the living stream. Experience feeding our aquatic critters in the dark!

Fly Tying for Beginners
2024-02-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Get a head start on fly fishing season by learning how to tie your own flies. All supplies provided. Meet at the New Maintenance Shop, 24920 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge.
