Full Moon Hike
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
2025-03-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Enjoy a Fast-Paced walk through the nighttime woods. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.

Hidden Leprechaun Hunt
2025-03-15 06:30 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Take a hike around the park and look for the hidden leprechauns. If you find one call or find a Ranger for a prize!

Toddler Hike
2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a staff-led Toddler Hike around the lakes at Quarry Trails! We will walk as far as possible in the time allotted. We will be on stroller friendly trails so feel free to bring strollers and wagons. Toddlers will receive a sticker at the end of the hike!!
Meet at the lakes area parking lot bulletin board, Use the park entrance off of trabue Rd. 2319 Quarry trails Dr.

Green Giants Hike
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take in forest views on a 4-mile backcountry hike to a true old growth oak tree. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and uneven, be prepared for elevation gain. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the old maintenance shop, 9935 Opossum Hollow Road, Rockbridge (39.59240, -82.54627). Please note there is not a restroom at this meeting location.

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Walk the Spring Creek Trail and try to find a hidden Leprechaun. Bring 1 per-person back to the Naturalist’s office, turn it in and earn a prize.

Backyard Birds Hike
2025-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 1.5-mile hike looking for the common birds you might see in Ohio. Limited binocular supply. Meet at Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Ages 10+

Adventure 101: Backcountry Water
2025-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Our “Adventure 101” educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions.
From purification to filtration, we will go over everything regarding safe water practices and staying hydrated and healthy in the backcountry! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Minecraft
2025-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join us for a Minecraft scavenger hunt through the woods. Look for natural objects that are also found in the game. Activities will be available in the nature center after the hike. Ages 6+.

I Spy Photo Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to pick up a scavenger hunt and then search the trails for a list of items to photograph. Once you’ve captured them all, return to the Nature Center to earn a small prize!

Bike-It!
2025-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us for a bike ride around Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Feel free to join if you have your own bike, and registration is only required if you need to borrow a bike/helmet. Bikes are sized for adults only. Meet at the Glacier Ridge Maintenance Area, park at the Red Maintenance barn (first parking lot on the left when entering the park) . Trails will be pavement.
Register to borrow a bike and helmet.

Leapin’ Leprechauns
2025-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
The leprechauns are visiting early for the holiday! Can you find all the hidden Leprechauns hidden along the path? Meet at the Barn Shelter to begin your hunt and enjoy a fun craft!
This program is geared for ages 2-11. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Eagle Hikes
2025-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Join us Sundays in March to check on the progress of the Bald Eagles at their nest at 100AcreWoods. HIke 1.5 mi. on flat, primitive trail. Prepare for mud. Meet at 5225 Cambria Way.

Signs of Spring
2025-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve and search for early signs of spring.

Waterfowl Watch
2025-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
We’ll have a spotting scope to look for and identify migrating ducks and any other birds we see. The spring waterfowl migration comes and goes quite quickly most years so get out and enjoy it while you can. Meets at Pickerington Ponds Wood Duck area, 4150 Bowen Rd, Canal Winchester.

Drop In: Leprechaun (and more) Trail for Families
2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Hike on your own along a short trail (1/4-mile) around the nature center looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick’s day items on a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts will be posted at the beginning of the trail and paper copies are available in the nature center. Stop inside nature center after your hike for a small prize and more activties. If the nature center parking lot is full, try playing on the playgrounds in Big Meadows and Oak Coves for a little bit before joining us. All ages.
Meeting location notes- Nature Center
Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ***Limited parking in the nature center parking lot on busy days. Additional parking available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area. The Oak Coves picnic area, 10-min walk from the nature center. Follow the paved trail through Oak coves toward the nature center.

For Adults 50+: Amazing Amphibians
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike to learn about vernal pools and the amphibians that call them home.

Build a Leprechaun Trap
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn a little about how park staff trap animals like salamanders and fish in the park, then build your own leprechaun trap to take home. Ages 5+. Meet at the Nature Center.

Shamrock Shoot
2025-03-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with some fun and free archery at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! The program will take place inside the Pro Shop. All equipment provided. Ages 8+

Toddler Time: Storytime Campout
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Bring your sleeping bag or blanket and join us for an indoor, storytime “campout”. We will learn about nocturnal animals, make nightlights and enjoy other night inspired activities.

Stroller Stroll
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Bring your little ones on wheels and enjoy a hike around the park! We will walk along the Marsh Hawk Trail, our 2 mile paved trail!
This program is geared for ages 2-4. Meet at the flagpole in the second parking lot, rain or shine!

Homeschoolers: All About Eagles
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Learn about the history of America’s national bird and take a 1/2 mile round-trip gravel path walk to observe nesting bald eagles through a spotting scope. Best for kids age 5 and up. No pets, please. Meets at Pickerington Ponds Wood Duck area, 4150 Bowen Rd, Canal Winchester.

Hike to the Swinging Bridge
2025-03-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a staff-led hike to the famous Scioto Grove Swinging Bridge! The hike will be approx 1.5miles in length and on all natural/gravel trails; be prepared for muddy conditions as this area is in a flood plain.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Preschool: Vultures!
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Preschool is back in session here at Homestead Metro Park! Join us on the 3rd Wednesday March-May as we learn about different aspects of nature!
This month we will be learning all about vultures! Come listen to a story about these not-so-scary birds, enjoy a craft, and venture out on a short hike to look for some vultures!
This program is geared for ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Pie Iron Cooking
2025-03-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a Pie Iron meal around the campfire at Quarry Trails! Learn how to use a Pie Iron, and make your very own campfire pie. All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Meet at the lower sled hill parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd.

Night Hike - Winter Bygones
2025-03-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Winter ends tonight! Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike to herald in the spring equinox. Meet at the Wagtail parking lot, 2914 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd.

Homeschoolers: Amazing Amphibians
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a short hike to learn about Ohio’s amphibians and meet our animal ambassadors.
