• Moth Mayhem

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

    Join us after hours and marvel at the night flying insects we don't normally see as they visit our light traps.

  • Lunchtime Chat

    Lunchtime Chat

    Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

    Bring your lunch and join us at the picnic area across from the Nature Center for a 30 min nature chat. Saturdays: 7/5 - Box Turtles 7/12 - Spiders 7/19 ...Read More

  • Science Saturday: All About Bees

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

    Get your buzz on with this month’s Science Saturday! We will be peeking into the fascinating world of honeybees including their laborious process of transforming nectar to honey, the hierarchy ...Read More

  • 100 Acre Wood Off-trail Hike

    100 Acre Wood 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio

    Explore the hidden gem of the Metro Parks. We will attempt to reach less-traveled areas of the park. Hiking may be strenuous and muddy, so wear sturdy shoes. Meet at ...Read More

  • Cicadian Rhythm

    Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

    Hike 1.5-miles and learn all about periodical and annual cicadas and how they can sing so loud!

  • Blacklight Hike

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

    Learn all about fluorescence and use blacklights to illuminate glowing creatures in the dark! Hike will be approximately 1 mile on a flat trail of asphalt and crushed limestone. Guests ...Read More

  • Try it! Kayaking

    Try it! Kayaking

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

    Come out anytime during the listed times and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ...Read More

  • Creeking

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

    Drop by our Natural Play Area and come ready to get wet and muddy as we explore Spring Creek and discover what lives there. Meet at our Natural Play Area ...Read More

  • Blacklick Creek Exploration

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

    Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of crayfish, frogs, fish, and insects.

  • Fungi Hike

    Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

    Learn about the world of fungi as we take a walk to find some in the park.

  • Drawn to Water

    Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

    Let the flowing water inspire you! Bring a journal or sketchbook and join us for a relaxing sketch session along the creek as we capture the sights of the creek ...Read More