Wildlife Watch Night
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2024-01-21 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!

January 100 Bird Series
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

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!

Ravine Adventure @ Blendon Woods
2024-01-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Follow the creek downstream and see the park from a new perspective. Off-trail. 2mi. Dress for the weather and prepare to get wet

Rocky Fork Winter Hike
2024-01-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

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.
