Open House Creeking
2023-05-29 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Explore the Big Darby Creek with the naturalists! Follow the signs from the ranger station at Cedar Ridge down to the creek and join us anytime between 12am – 4pm to look for some of the critters that call Darby Creek home. Visitors are welcome to get in the creek, or just observe some of the animals we have caught from the shore. Limited supply of nets and buckets provided. Dress to get wet!

Chalk and S'mores
2023-05-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy a tasty s’more while channeling your inner Bob Ross with chalk at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Meet at the climbing wall. Free and fun! Chalk and s’more supplies provided.

For Adults: Fast-paced Full Moon Fitness Hike
2023-06-02 21:00 - 22:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a fast-paced 2.8 mile hike through the moonlit forests and fields of the park. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

Creeking Open House
2023-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Follow the signs along the Ripple Rock trail to meet the Naturalists at the creek. Borrow our nets, jars and viewers to see what you can find! Wear shoes that can get wet.

Dog Hike
2023-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join the naturalist on a 1.5-mile summer hike along river and field with your canine friend. Treats and water breaks provided throughout. All ages.
Meeting location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area is at the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with a playground. Meet near restrooms.

National Trails Day: Hike & Campfire
2023-06-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Celebrate National Trails Day with an evening hike and roasting s’mores around a campfire. The hike is family friendly and 3-miles round trip.The campfire will take place at the halfway point of the hike. Bring a flashlight for the return hike. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

For Adults 50+: An Evening In The Gardens
2023-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for guided tours of the gardens and an opportunity to plant and take home a plant for your own garden.
Meet at the Gardens Entrance.

For Kids: Swamp Things
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-06 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. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Neotoma Valley Hike
2023-06-07 09:00 - 22:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
2023 marks the 100th year since Ed Thomas conducted the first breeding bird survey in Neotoma Valley. Join us for birding and to learn about the history of this unique area on a 1-mile hike. Meet at the Thomas Mathias Parking Lot, 24950 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge.

Yoga in the Park
2023-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join us for 45 minutes of relaxing outdoor yoga. All levels of experience welcome! Bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a block if you have one.

Yappy Hour: SUP with Your Pup
2023-06-09 16:00 - 21:00 | 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 9th 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 4-9pm with Yappy Hour hosted by Friends of Metro Parks running from 5-8pm. Food and beer will be available for purchase during Yappy Hour, as well as vendors and activities to enjoy for free!
Some things to keep in mind:
* Every participant (and dog) is required to wear a life jacket. Please provide your own canine life jacket if you own one. Human life jackets provided by Metro Parks. Some dog life jackets will be available to borrow.
* Ages 10+ for SUP
* Beer will be available to purchase and enjoy at the event, you are unable to participate in watersports after purchasing beer so 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. This is a newly opened entrance, please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

Late Night Climbing
2023-06-09 18:00 - 23:30, 2023-06-23 18:00 - 23:30 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight for open climb. Please bring your own gear.

Adult: Off-trail Ravine Geology Hike
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
JUST ADDED!!! Join a geologist on an 2.5-mile off-trail hike in the ravine. Learn the story about the discovery of the prehistoric shark fossil found right here in a Highbanks ravine. Explore the geology and fossils of Highbanks while hiking in a picturesque ravine. Please wear closed-toed shoes. The hike will be in the water of the ravine . Expect to get wet and encounter muddy, rugged conditions as we climb over logs and rocks. Program will last approx. 2.5 hours. Don’t forget your complete change of clothes in case you get wet. Hiking stick encouraged. Program length approx 2 hours. Hiking will be 2-miles total. Not wheelchair friendly. Ages 16+. Meet location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area. Big Meadows is at the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of hill, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with playground. Meet near restrooms. Age 16+

Try It! SUP
2023-06-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Have you ever wanted to try Standup Paddle Boarding? Come out to Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park to try it! Free and fun, all equipment provided. Ages 10+. Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes, use address 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH.

Canoe the Lake
2023-06-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to bring the whole family!
Please check in at the tent when you arrive to put your name on the list. Boats will be filled on an ongoing basis based on the order of your arrival. Please note that there may be a wait before we can get you in a canoe, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone within the timeframe of the program.
Program is rain or shine. In the event of thunderstorms, the program will shut down for 30 min from the occurrence of thunder and/or lightning.

For Adults: Camp Under The Stars
2023-06-16 18:00 - 2023-06-17 08:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Experience Clear Creek in a unique way by camping overnight in the park. Space is limited, registration is required to participate. Follow this link for additional details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/328yka5d

Bison Baby Shower
2023-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Drop by the Summer Bison Pasture anytime between 12-2pm to enjoy some baby shower games and help us celebrate the impending summer arrivals! Follow the signs from the Nature Center parking lot to the Bison Pasture.

Bats by The Pond
2023-06-17 20:30 - 21:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Discover cool facts about our remarkable bats then gather by the pond as we watch them emerge at sunset to feed on insects and listen to their calls with our special bat detectors. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Father's Day Fish & Chips
2023-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us on Father’s Day and Go Fishing Day for some quality time with a father figure in your life. We will provide poles and bait to fish with and chips to snack on, all you need is to show up! Meet at Ashton Pond.

Family Creeking
2023-06-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip flops or crocs. Limited supply of buckets and nets. All animals will be released back into the river at the end of the program. Don’t forget a towel and complete a change of clothes to dry off after the program.
Meeting location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area is at the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with a playground. Meet near restrooms.

Summer Solstice Hike and Yoga
2023-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Celebrate the Solstice at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Enjoy a 1-mile hike through the woods on the longest day of the year followed by relaxation yoga. Meet at The Grove facility. Free and fun!!

Try it! Kayaking
2023-06-23 15:00 - 20:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park from a kayak! Kayaks are solo, sit in kayaks with a max weight of 275 lbs. Water wicking clothing is recommended. Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes, 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard OH.
Ages 10+, first come/first serve. Equipment and instruction are provided.

Night Hike
2023-06-23 21:00 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forest and prairies under the starlight.

Celebrating Pollinators
2023-06-24 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 Week.
Come learn about beekeeping, gardening for pollinators, and the importance of pollinators in our world.
