Zero Gas Emission Hike!
2024-01-07 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us in celebrating “National Pass Gas” day! We are interpreting that phrase in a different meaning by encouraging participants to bring/use equipment that does not use gas, like roller blades, bikes, skateboards, scooters or just yourself! The group will be going at differing paces, and we will go as far as we can within the hour! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Bird Feeding Basics
2024-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by to learn how to attract birds to your yard and feeders

January 100 Bird Series
2024-01-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Working on a January 100? Come take a guided 2.5 mile hike at the wetland to see what winter birds we can find. All experience levels welcome. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Ages 18+. Trail is unimproved and may be muddy in areas. Meet at:
January 7:
1378 Darby Creek Dr.
Galloway, OH, 43119

January 18:

1775 Darby Creek Drive
Galloway, OH, 43119

Walnut Woods Winter Hike
2024-01-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm in the Buckeye Area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Adults 50+: Hike the Sweetgum
2024-01-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Meander through a forest of pines, oaks and sweetgums on a 2-mile brisk winter walk. The trail is considered easy.
Meet at the Tall Pines Area at 6833 Richardson Rd., Groveport.

Raptor Talk and Walk
2024-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist for a short presentation inside the Nature Center focusing on Ohio’s raptors, then hike to search for some of these aerial hunters at Highbanks. Raptors include predatory birds such as hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. Hike will be approximately 2 miles on crushed limestone and paved trails with some hills. Bring binoculars if you have them available. Limited pairs of binoculars available. Age 13+
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
2024-01-09 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

Try It! Archery
2024-01-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.

Home Canning and Preserving
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join Jeannie Seabrook of Glass Rooster Cannery as she presents five methods of home preservation. Sponsored by the Herb Society of Ohio, Central Ohio Unit.

Headlamp Hike to the Firetower
2024-01-11 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Wildlife Watch Night
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Visit the nature center after hours to see what wildlife is at the feeders for an evening snack in the dark.

For Adults 50+: Wildlife Wander
2024-01-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Search for wildlife on a 2-mile easy stroll around the lakes.
Meet at Darby Bend Lakes near the restrooms in the last parking area at 2755 Amity Rd., Hilliard.

Sunset and S'mores
2024-01-12 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-01-19 16:00 - 17:30 | 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.

Lantern Hike
2024-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.5-mile lantern-lit night hike.

Wild Ones Annual Native Seed Exchange
2024-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Columbus Chapter of the Wild Ones for their annual native seed exchange.

Sharon Woods Winter Hike
2024-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Sharon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Hike The Hills
2024-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Owl Hike
2024-01-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist for a 1.5 mile hike in search of owls. Flashlights are discouraged, If you need to bring a flashlight, parks will have red cellophane to cover the flashlights to help prevent disturbance to the wildlife. Plan on being outside for 1+hrs. We will try calling for the owls in several locations. Expect uneven terrain. Trail is not stroller friendly. No pets. Age 3+
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.

Slate Run Winter Hike
2024-01-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Slate Run Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at Buzzards Roost Picnic Area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Bison: Behind the Scenes
2024-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
See how park staff tend to our bison. All ages, meet at the Nature Center.

Embark Dog Hike: Dress Up Your Dog Day!
2024-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Celebrate National Dress up Your Dog Day on a staff led dog hike! Dress up your pup and come out for an approx. 2 mile hike. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area

Bird BINGO Scavenger Hunt
2024-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Drop by the Naturalist Office between 10am-12pm to pick up a Bird BINGO sheet, and then search the park for our feathered friends. Find at least 5 different birds to score a Bird BINGO and win a prize!

Roll Around the Park!
2024-01-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us on a staff led Roll Around the Park! Break out those bikes, roller skates, skateboards and anything else with wheels! We will be traversing the paved Multipurpose trail! Helmets and other protective equipment is recommended. Meet at the shelter house in the back end of the park!

Introduction to Rucking
2024-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Rucking is a form of exercise that combines walking/hiking with weight training! Learn about the tips and tricks of this interesting and cost-effective exercise routine! The program will consist of basic introduction and history of Rucking as well as the opportunity to practice rucking on your own! We recommend that you bring your own backpack for the practice portion of the program! Meet at the shelter house in the back of the park!

Fitness Series: Trail Running
2024-01-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for our Fitness Series! This program will be centered around Trail Running! Join us for a staff led program including trail running through Scioto Grove Metro Park. This program will cover trail running basics as well as a run/jog on the trails. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Scioto Audubon Winter Hike
2024-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Celebrate Hike in Nature Day!
2024-01-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us in Celebrating Hike in Nature Day! We will be hiking the gorgeous REI trail at Scioto Grove. The hike will be approx. 2 miles. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Blacklick Woods Frozen Experience
2024-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
For the first time in forever, Blacklick Woods has turned into the town of Arendelle. Let it go during this Frozen celebration! Do you wanna build a snowman craft and get lost in the woods on a scavenger hunt? Join us for a Frozen day of fun…the cold doesn’t bother us anyways!
