Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Homeschool: Owl Pellets
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Dissect owl pellets & learn about what Ohio Owls are eating at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St).

For Adults: Off-Trail Ramble
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a hike through the winter forest to see what we can find.

Disc Golf Classes and Games
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Learn. Play. Connect.
Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, indoor, inclusive! All equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

DIY Firestarters
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Learn what makes a good fire starter and make one to take home with you at this free and fun class!
Meet at The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Story Time
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Visit the Nature Center to listen to a story and make a craft.

Hunters Education Course
2026-02-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
**Registration required through ODNR, you must attend both sessions. Ages 10+. Pass this two-day course to complete the hunters safety education course and receive your Ohio Hunters Safety Certificate, to buy a hunting license. Register through the ODNR website for this hunter education classroom course: Must attend Friday, 2/20 from 5-9pm, and Saturday, 2/21 from 8-3pm. To register, click here, and search for a course within zip code 43119.

Morning Coffee & Wildlife Watch
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center for a warm cup of coffee or tea and watch the birds and wildlife from the windows.

Fly Tying for Beginners
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Get a head start on fly fishing season by learning how to tie your own flies. All supplies provided. Meet at the New Maintenance Shop, 24920 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge (39.59755,-82.55418).

Blacklick Woods Frozen Experience
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Blacklick Woods has turned into the town of Arendelle! Do you wanna build a snowman craft and get lost in the woods on a scavenger hunt? Join us for a Frozen day of fun!

Racing Sled Dogs in the Buckeye State
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us for an exciting afternoon of all things sled dogs! Join us and our guest speaker to not only meet the sled dogs, but also learn about the sport of dog sledding, known as mushing, through learning about the training process, seeing the race gear, touring the sled dog trailer, and even watching a live dry land mushing demonstration! Perfect for all ages. Meet us at Indian Ridge.

For Adults 50+: Music in the Lodge with Joanie Calem
2026-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join local singer, Joanie Calem, as she leads us on a musical trip through a time tunnel, singing songs that are seldom heard on the radio these days. Joanie will have you singing along to old favorite standards, folks songs from around the world, humorous parodies about the adventures of getting old and some folk tales as well. Feel free to sit back and listen if you aren’t up to singing along.
Meet at the Spring Hollow Lodge.

Owl Prowl
2026-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll learn some owl basics then go on a short, quiet walk to try to call in and observe our resident barred owls. We hear and see owls often but this is not guaranteed (especially in windy or bad weather). No pets, please. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Coffee & Birds
2026-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.

Winter Hike Celebration!
2026-02-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us at Blacklick Woods Golf Course to celebrate the end of winter hikes! Collect your patches here, and visit Friends of Metro Parks. There will be games, food trucks, and other activities.

Science Sunday - Raptors 101
2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join the Ohio School of Falconry and learn about birds of prey.

Winter Feeder Bird ID
2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Come learn about how to identify 30+ of the most common birds to visit feeders in the winter.

Maple Time
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program on going from 1am – 3pm. Take a short hike through the sugarbush to learn about tapping trees and collecting sap, then go to the Farmhouse to watch sap boiling and sample a sweet maple treat.
Hikes leave at 1:15 am and 2pm from the Farmhouse. If needed, additional hikes will be available.
Sap flow is dependent on weather conditions, all other activities will take place.

Winter Tree ID Walk
2026-02-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Discover the fun and challenges of learning to identify trees in winter on an easy 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Eagle Hike
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Kick off eagle watch season with us! We will hike 1mi to the overlook on the unimproved trail every Sunday to spy on the bald eagles at their nest site. Trail can be very muddy. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way.

Little Hikers Club
2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s go on a 1-mile accessible hike with stops along the way for a story and games! Trail is stroller friendly. Meet at the Ranger Station.

Campfire Cooking
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Cozy up and bring your appetite as we learn how to cook over the campfire! All equipment and food will be provided.
Meet at the Tall Pines area of Walnut Woods Metro Park – 6833 Richardson Rd. Groveport OH.

Deep Stretch Yoga with Naomi
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Meet at the Grove Lodge for a deep stretch yoga flow, perfect for all skill levels, at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be indoors, bring your own mat!

For Adults 50+: Lichens and Mosses and Fungi, Oh My!
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to look for and learn about mosses, lichens, and fungi.

Pie Iron Cooking
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or if you are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and tricks! Meet at the campfire in Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Homeschoolers: Meet the Critters
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about our captive animal ambassadors and how we care for our reptiles and amphibians.

Adaptive Adventures: Pottery at the Playground!
2026-02-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Pottery at the Playground!
Join us for some pottery fun at the inclusive playground shelter house at Blendon Woods Metro Park! Come create your very own pinch pot with air dry clay!
* Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families

Campfire Cooking
2026-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a meal around the campfire at Quarry Trails! All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Meet at the lower sled hill parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd.

Tots on Trails
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

Homeschoolers on the Farm: Maple Time
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Learn how maple syrup is made and the history of this sweet treat.
Meet in front of the Farmhouse. Program begins at 1:30.
