• Intro To Trail Running

    Intro To Trail Running

    Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States

    This program will be centered around Trail Running! From beginners to experienced runners, all are welcome!! Join us for a staff led program including trail running through Scioto Grove Metro ...Read More

  • Ladies – Fly Fishing 101

    Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States

    Learn how to fly fish with other adventure ladies at Quarry Trails Metro Park! All equipment and instruction is provided for this program Learn the basics of fly fishing, and ...Read More

  • Pie Iron Pi Day

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Stop by the Nature Center and enjoy Pi Day with a pie made in a campfire.

  • Orienteering for Kids

    Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United States

    Come out and learn the basics of orienteering at Glacier Ridge Metro Park! This class is perfect for children who want to learn how to read a compass and map! ...Read More

  • Birding 100 Acre Wood

    100 Acre Wood 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio

    Follow the 1.5 mi natural surface trail out to the eagle nest viewing area. We will hike slowly to look for birds along the way. Prepare for mud! Meet at ...Read More

  • Happy Tails-n-Trails

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Bring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

  • For Adults 50+: Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Ohio is home to over 500 species of bees and other pollinators, but most people don’t recognize the identity or importance of these hard-working creatures. Join Denise Ellsworth, Program Director ...Read More

  • Drop In: Leprechaun (and more) Trail for Families

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Hike on your own along a short trail (1/4-mile) around the nature center looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick's day items on a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts ...Read More

  • Pokémon Go! Community Day Hike

    Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United States

    Enjoy playing Pokémon Go at Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Meet staff members at the Shelter House at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

  • Signs of Spring

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve and search for early signs of spring.

  • For Adults 50+: Duck, Duck, Eagle

    Pickerington Ponds 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

    As winter comes to a close, we’ll check in with the eagles and other things with wings during a 2-mile walk on the easy Killdeer trail. Bring binoculars if you ...Read More

  • Lookin’ for Leprechauns

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Who's ready for a great game of leprechaun hide-and-seek? Find one of the 100 leprechauns we've hidden throughout the park's picnic areas, and return it to the Naturalist Office between ...Read More