• Preschool: Fall Fruits

    Preschool: Fall Fruits

    Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

    Learn about fall fruits and how they help wildlife. This outdoor program will include a story, craft, and short hike.

  • Preschool: Creeking

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 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 ...Read More

  • First Friday Fitness Hike

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

    Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

  • Try It! Kayaking

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

    Come out anytime during the listed times and enjoy kayaking on the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, ...Read More

  • Forest Bathing

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

    Join a naturalist in some good ol’ nature therapy! Feel free to bring something to sit on that’s easy to carry as we take a quarter-mile hike and practice some ...Read More

  • Fall Migration Bird Hike

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

    Join a naturalist and search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more on this 1.25-mile hike.

  • Grandparents/Grandkids on the Farm: Meet the Animals

    Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

    Program begins at 11am Meet in front of the farmhouse Join us for an opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to explore the farm together and meet the animals. ( Nieces/nephews ...Read More

  • Winnowing Rock Hike

    Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States

    Take a guided 5-mile backcountry hike to Winnowing Rock. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 ...Read More

  • Signs of Fall: Scavenger Hunt

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

    Enjoy the signs of Fall while you walk any of the trails in the park. Pick-up a Scavenger Hunt sheet before you start and use it to record the signs ...Read More

  • For Adults: Fungi Walk-n-Talk

    Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

    Join an educator for a walk and discussion focusing on some of the fungi commonly found at Inniswood. Trails are a mix of paved, crushed limestone, boardwalk, and some turf.

  • River Walk to the Giant Sycamore (off-trail)

    Highbanks River Bluff 8400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH, United States

    Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike IN the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over ...Read More