Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Sunrise Hike
2024-04-06 06:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Experience the sunrise on an early morning 4-mile hike to Buzzard’s Roost. Please arrive early and be prepared to start hiking at 6:30am. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven, wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring water and a headlamp. Meet at the Fern Parking Lot, 22937 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge.

Forest Bathing
2024-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join a Naturalist for some good ‘ol nature therapy! Feel free to bring something to sit on that’s easy to carry as we take a short hike and practice some quiet, stress-relieving techniques surrounded by trees.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2024-04-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.

Putting the "Fun" in Fungi
2024-04-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Want to learn about fungi at Blacklick Woods? Boost your “morel” in fungi knowledge and join a naturalist for a hike looking for what’s growing in spring.

Beginning Birding
2024-04-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Look for residents and early migrants on a 1.5 hr. hike on gravel and natural surface trails. Limited binoculars available to borrow.

For Adults 50+: Eagles, Osprey and More Things with Wings
2024-04-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Check in on the eagles and osprey and search for other fine-feathered friends on an easy 2- mile walk on the Killdeer trail. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Meet at the Wood Duck Picnic Area parking lot at 4150 Bowen Rd., Canal Winchester

Potato Planting
2024-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm.
Help plant potatoes (conditions permitting), watch planting using a horse drawn potato planter, and learn about the importance of potatoes throughout history.

6-Mile Hike on the Greenway
2024-04-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Go on a 6-mile round-trip hike on the Blacklick Creek Greenway with occasional stops along the way to learn about things we observe. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Road

For Adults 50+: Wetland Walk
2024-04-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Take a 1.5-mile stroll through the wetlands in search of ducks, sandhill cranes and other creatures enjoying the awakening of spring. Bring binoculars if you have them. The Kokomo trail is an easy grass, dirt and boardwalk trail.
Meet at the Slate Run Wetlands parking lot at 11140 Winchester Rd., Canal Winchester

Meet the Artists: Community Artists of Westerville
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Community Artists of Westerville for a reception and view their artwork.

Solar Eclipse Cleanup Hike
2024-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy a clean-up hike throughout Prairie Oaks Metro Park to help pickup any litter left behind after the Solar Eclipse! Meet at Darby Bend Lakes, Lake 1 parking lot. 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH

Preschoolers: I Took a Walk
2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Read “I Took a Walk” by Henry Cole, then take a half-mile hike to search for signs of spring.

Windy Day
2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Make an upcycled kite to fly in the windy weather while learning about the importance of wind. Meet at the Wind and Solar parking lot. This program is geared for children ages 6-10.

The Relationships of Herbs and Pests
2024-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Nancy Lahmers, Franklin County Master Gardener, will present her talk: “The Good, the Bad, and Everything In Between: The Relationships of Herbs and Pests of All Kinds.” Hosted by the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America.

Try It! Archery
2024-04-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at the Scioto Grove Metro Park Archery Range for a fun, free day of archery! All equipment provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to try with parental supervision.

For Adults: Archery
2024-04-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
For Adults: Archery. Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and learn to use a compound bow at the Archery Range. Learn proper stance, and what the different parts of the bow are. Free, all equipment and instruction provided.

Hike Behind the Lake
2024-04-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 1.5 mi on natural surface trails through the Walden Waterfowl Refuge. Prepare for mud!

Green Giants Hike
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Visit an old growth tree and look for spring wildflowers on a 4-mile off-trail hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven in areas, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the old Park Maintenance Shop, 9935 Opossum Hollow Road in Rockbridge. Please note there is not a restroom at this meeting location.

Sheep on the Farm
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 1-3pm
Watch sheep shearing, meet the lambs, and learn about the uses of wool.

Adults: Fungi Hike
2024-04-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist for a 2-mile hike looking for spring fungi. Learn about the importance of fungi to the ecosystem and learn some basic identification. Age 18+
Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park. Meet in the Big Meadows Picnic Area area in the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, a sign will be on the right side saying “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin board/playground area.

Wildflower Walk
2024-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about spring wildflowers on a half mile walk along the Boardwalk Trail.

Pokemon Go! Hike
2024-04-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Enjoy playing Pokémon Go at Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Meet staff members at the Shelter House at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

Recycled Crafts
2024-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to create a craft and learn how you can reuse plastics to create crafts at home.

Seed Pockets
2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Stop at the Gardens Entrance to make seed circles. These plantable pockets of seeds can be a fun gift for someone or an easy way to get your garden growing.

Wildflower Wander
2024-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 1.5 mi on and off trail to look for spring wildflowers

Wild Edibles Hike
2024-04-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike while we learn about what plants and fungi can be foraged as they begin to emerge around us.

Preschool: I'm a Turkey
2024-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about turkeys through literature activities and craft.

Toddler Hike
2024-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out an enjoy a staff-led hike for your little ones! We will travel as far as the group can within the hour, all trails will be suitable for strollers! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter
