Preschool: Forest Explorer
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Learn how to become a Forest Explorer with stories, songs, crafts, and a short hike! Meet in Nature Center Multi-Purpose Room. For preschoolers aged 3-5.
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.

Summer Children's Programs: Jumpers
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Hop on over to the gardens to learn all about Ohio’s best jumpers. Geared for ages 8 and younger.

For Kids: Swamp Things
2024-06-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about tiny wetland creatures and their adaptations by studying them in our table-top ponds. Suitable for preschool and school-aged kids. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

For Adults 50+: Nature Ramble
2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll walk about 2-miles, stopping along the way to learn about what we observe. Wear shoes suitable for some muddy areas. Meet at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Try it! Kayaking
2024-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out anytime during the listed time and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for participants of all ages, with an adult, on a first come first serve basis. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun!
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. 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.

Precious Pollinators
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Find out about our crawly and fluttering flower friends through a story, game, and craft! Best for ages 6-12.

Nature Kids: Creek Exploration
2024-06-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and wade in the water in search of fish, crawdads, and insects.

For Adults: Summer Fungi
2024-06-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join other adults on this 1.25-mile hike to search for mushrooms and learn about fungi.

Yappy Hour & SUP With Your Pup
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Looking for a new adventure with your furry best friend? Join Friends of Metro Parks and Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure for Yappy Hour Presents: SUP with Your Pup on Friday, June 7th to make new memories, enjoy food and drinks, and learn tips for introducing your dog to paddling. Whether your dog loves it, or thinks you’re a little crazy, you’re both guaranteed to have a fun time trying! And it’s FREE! Standup Paddle Boards will be available from 5-8pm. Yappy Hour hosted by Friends of Metro Parks will be running from 5-8pm. Food and beer will be available for purchase during Yappy Hour, as well as vendors, rescues organizations, and activities to enjoy!Some things to keep in mind:* Every participant (and dog) is required to wear a life jacket. Life jackets will be provided by Metro Parks.* Ages 10+ for SUP* Beer will be available to purchase and enjoy at the event, please plan to enjoy paddling before drinking at the event!* Dogs must be leashed during the event
2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH has the closest parking lot to the water.

Birding By Ear For Beginners
2024-06-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a slow hike to the Lake to practice identifying birdsong. Bring binoculars and download Merlin on your smartphone before arriving. Binocs available to borrow.

6-Mile Blacklick Creek Greenway Hike
2024-06-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Get out before summer’s heat really hits and go on a 6-mile round-trip hike on the Blacklick Creek Greenway with occasional stops along the way to learn about cool things at Three Creeks. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Road

Wellness in the Gardens: Tai Chi
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society for a demonstration and ‘try-it’ class.

Science Saturday: Metamorphosis
2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us for our first installation of Science Saturdays! This month we are focusing on metamorphosis. How do other organisms grow and change? Come experience some magical changes with us!
Meet at the wind and solar lot. This program is geared towards ages 6-10.

Celebrating Pollinators
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing from 1-3pm.
Join us as we celebrate National Pollinator Month.
Come learn about beekeeping, gardening for pollinators, and the importance of pollinators in our world.

Zoom In On Nature
2024-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about some fantastic plants and animals and witness some of their amazing adaptations up close under microscopes.

Table Top Pond Display
2024-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Stop by the Natural Play Area anytime from 1-3pm to investigate the little pond critters in table top ponds. Three Creeks Confluence Area Natural Play Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Hike to the Ripple Rock
2024-06-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a 1.5-mile hike through the creek to find the amazing ripple rock formation in the creek bed. Wear shoes that can get wet.

Intro to Tai Chi
2024-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join instructor Midge Krause for an introductory tai chi class.

Summer Fungi
2024-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring the family to learn about mushrooms and search the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike.

For Kids: All About Bats
2024-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about the world’s wonderful bats through activities and stories. Suitable for pre-school and school-age children. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Summer Children's Programs: Runners
2024-06-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-12 13:00 - 14:30 | OH
Discover some of Ohio’s best runners and what gets them on the move. Participate in activities to learn more about these speedy animals. Geared for ages 8 and younger.

Try it! Archery
2024-06-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.

Preschoolers: Froggy Frenzy
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about frogs and their fascinating life cycle through stories, activities and crafts.
