5-Mile Hike on the Alum Creek Trail
2025-05-04 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us for an (almost) 5-mile hike along the Alum Creek Greenway Trail (meets at Heron Pond). We won’t stop too often, but will enjoy being outdoors and sharing good company. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meets at the Heron Pond bulletin board, 3400 Williams Rd, Columbus

Eagle Hikes
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
This is the last Sunday to check on the progress of the Bald Eagles at their nest at 100 Acre Woods! Hike 1.5 mi. on flat, primitive trail. Prepare for mud. Meet at 5225 Cambria Way.

For Adults 18+: Afternoon Tea
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join the naturalist to discover what plants naturally grow in your yard that can be used in creating wildcrafted teas and enjoy some tea time refreshments.
Meet at the Nature Center at 1415 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway 43119

Star Wars Archery
2025-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
May the 4th be with you! Enjoy Star Wars themed targets at the Scioto Grove Archery range. Equipment and basic instruction provided. Recommended for ages 8+ only.

Preschool: The Best Nest
2025-05-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about what makes the best nest for baby birds with this classic story.

Morning Cardio Hike
2025-05-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a fast-paced, staff-led Cardio Hike at Quarry Trails Metro Park!
Meet at the Lakes Area. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive.

Toddler Tuesday: Moms in Nature
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
In honor of Mothers’ Day this month, we are learning all about the moms in nature! Learn about what makes a good mom in nature and what makes a bad mom! We will enjoy a puppet show followed by a craft.
This program is geared for ages 2-4. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Preschool: Down in the Dirt
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Discover what’s living in the soil! Come prepared to stick your hands in the dirt and get muddy.

Learn the Ropes
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Have you always wanted to try rock climbing at Scioto Audubon Metro Park? Come to Learn the Ropes and try it out for free! Open to all ages, instruction and equipment are provided. Tennis shoes are the recommended footwear for beginners. Pre-register for a guaranteed spot.
Pre-register for the May 7th program here.
Pre-register for the May 28th program here.

Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
2025-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program on-going from 10am-4pm
Enjoy the “Growing Vegetable Soup” Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house.

For Adults 50+: Chair Yoga
2025-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join Yoga instructor, Margaret McCullough from North YMCA, for chair Yoga intended to improve balance and muscle strength through Yoga poses. We will be either seated or standing to do the poses. No floor activities. We use gentle stretches and muscle strengthening exercises for the entire body. Bring your lunch for after the program, enjoy nature journaling and join us for the For Adults 50+ Mindfulness Walk at 1pm.
Meet at the Mansion Shelter

For Adults 50+: Mindfulness Walk
2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Take a one mile walk with a naturalist to learn and practice several techniques for bringing mindfulness into your relationship with nature, with the goal of feeling more present in the world around you. The path will be some pavement and some dirt/crushed limestone. Easy walking, but some hills. Come to the For Adults 50+ Chair Yoga program at 11am and bring your lunch and enjoy nature journaling between programs.
Meet at the Mansion Shelter

Try It! Archery
2025-05-09 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 and instruction provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to try with parental supervision.

Friday Night Fishing
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by Schrock Lake for our first fishing program of the season. Use one of our poles or bring your own. No fishing license required, all fishing is catch-and-release.

For Adults 50+: Music in the Park with David Smith
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Sing along or just sit back and relax as you tune in to the acoustic stylings of musician David Smith. David plays and sings rock songs of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond and has performed at local venues alongside his sons. Enjoy some treats before the music starts. There are picnic tables in the shelter or feel free to bring your own chair.
Meet at the Mansion Shelter

Family Bird Hike on World Migratory Bird Day
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Bird watching is the fastest growing hobby in the US! Get your whole family involved in this fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Beginner Birding
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Give birding a try as we watch birds at the feeders and set off on a half-mile hike to see what we can find on the trail. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow.

Archery Fest!
2025-05-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all archers! The King and Queen have called for a competition of their finest archers to compete in an archery competition on May 10th from 12pm-3pm at Prairie Oaks Metro Parks, Darby Bend Lakes! Enjoy a fun and free Archery Fest, with activities for all ages. Food trucks will be available. Use address: 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard OH.
Activities include:
– Try It! Archery
– Archery Tournament (register at the event)
– Try it! Archery
– Knighting ceremonies
– Plastic Axe Throwing
– Atlatl
– DIY Activities (Flower crowns, arrow quivers, and more!)

Big Sit
2025-05-10 12:30 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Stop by the Cedar Ridge Overlook and join us for a “big sit” as we look for spring birds, and list how many we can find. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Ages 8+, all experience levels welcome.

Spring Tram Ride
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Hop on the tram to learn about the cultural and natural history of Blacklick Woods on this tour.

Adult: Mindfulness Hike
2025-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Take a one mile walk with a naturalist to learn and practice several techniques for bringing mindfulness into your relationship with nature, with the goal of feeling more present in the world around you. The path will be some pavement and some dirt/crushed limestone. Easy walking, but some hills. Age 18+
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.

50+ Bird Walk
2025-05-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike on the trails to search for migratory birds

Spring Migration Bird Hike
2025-05-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Search the trails for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more on this 1.25-mile guided hike.

Craft & Plant
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by the Gardens to make a gift for a special person in your life.

Mothers’ Day Craft
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Happy Mothers’ Day! Celebrate the important women in your life by heading to the park and making a fun gift just for them!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Sunday in the Swamp
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Buttonbush swamp to scoop up slimy critters from the water.
