Fiber at the Farm Series - Spinning
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Join us as we explore fiber arts twice a month during January, February, and March. This is a series of six programs for adults, however, you are free to make the ones that interest you and fit your schedule. Programs will include a presentation and demonstration, as well as opportunities for hands on learning. Enjoy a warm beverage and feel free to bring a fiber project to work on after the main program. Programs will start at 1pm.
Saturday, 1/17/26 Part 2 of a series of 6: Spinning
Learn about spinning and various types of drop spindles and wheels. Learn how to use a drop spindle. This program is for adults and meets in the farmhouse from 1-3pm. Limited materials provided.

Sunrise Hike
2026-01-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park for a approx. 2-mile hike to watch the sun rise at the park. Trails are mostly paved.

Rocky Fork Winter Hike
2026-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at the Millstone Shelter.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Glow Archery
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of GLOW archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.

Handprint Snowflake Craft
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
No hand is alike, just like no snowflake is! Stop by the Nature Center to make a snowflake craft with your hand print.

Day Off School: Tree ID
2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Enjoy your day off of school by getting outside and learning a little more about the trees all around us! We will have stations for tree ID, testing your memory, and giving you a guide to go out and identify the trees yourself on a self guided hike!
The hike will follow the Red Oak Trail (approximately 0.6 miles) which is a gravel trail. Layers, and closed toed shoes are advised.
This program is geared for ages 8-14, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Day Off School: I-Spy Hike
2026-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by the Lake Trail between 12-2pm to take the I-Spy Challenge! Spot all of the critters hidden in the woods and win a prize!

Day Off School: Snowflakes
2026-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by to make some “cool” paper snowflakes and explore the beauty of snow crystals.

Meet the Cold Bloods
2026-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let our Nature Center’s cold blooded ambassador animals warm your heart as you learn more about them with an up close look!

Deep Stretch Yoga with Naomi
2026-01-19 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!

Navigation Devices
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
This class we will be learning about different navigation and communication devices! Meet at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. This class will be indoors.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Homeschoolers: Nature Detectives
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Look for signs of wildlife and play a game while going on a half-mile hike with a naturalist.

Winter Bird Hike
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Look for wintering birds in the meadow and forest on a 1.5 mile hike on paved and crushed gravel trails. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them; some will be available to borrow. All ages.
Meeting location: Highbanks Metro Park-Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located near the back of the park. After you enter the park, pass the nature center and continue straight down the main park road. Continuing down the main park road, toward the back of the park. Look for a sign which says “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the ” Big Meadows” sign, take the first ROAD on the LEFT (it’s just after the crosswalk). TURN LEFT into the first lot. Look for the large playground. Naturalist will meet you near the shelter located next to the large playground.

Disc Golf - Classes and Games
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, 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 Pro shop @ The Blacklick Woods Golf Course

Winter Habitat Builders
2026-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about different habitats forest critters take shelter in during the winter and then use various materials to build your own winter habitat fit for the forest! Ages 8+.

For Adults 50+: Winter Along The Big Darby
2026-01-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Take an easy to moderate 2-mile walk along Big Darby Creek as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the coldest season.
Meet at the Sycamore Plains Area at 2009 Amity Rd., Hilliard.

Lantern Hike
2026-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a lantern-lit 1.5-mile guided hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve while we look for nocturnal wildlife.

Winter Birding
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist to watch birds from the Nature Center and on a half-mile hike.

Clear Creek Winter Hike
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Adults 18+: Beat the Winter Blues
2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join drum circle facilitator Iggy Garcia for a freestyle drumming program. Drums and percussion instruments will be available or bring your own. No drumming or musical experience necessary. All are welcome to play or enjoy watching and feeling the rhythm of the group. The drum circle is beginner friendly and informal and you may come and go at any time during the program.
From Iggy: Together in the drum circle we will open up the space for all kinds of rhythmic beats to unfold in a magical harmonious way! It’s a great way to charge yourself up with positive energy and good vibrations.
Meet at the Beech Maple Lodge.

Campfire Cooking
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Come learn about 3 different types of camp cooking (campfire, propane stove, & canned heat). See which style boils water faster and taste test some common campfire foods. The program is outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
Meet at the Naturalist’s Office.

For Adults 18+: Winter Cookie Decorating
2026-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Naturalist and baker extraordinaire, Shannon, is back by popular demand for another cookie decorating class! Just in case you haven’t had enough sweets, join us for a fun, sugar-filled evening. You’ll learn the basics of designing winter-themed treats such as a pine tree, raccoon and owl. Pre-baked sugar cookies and icing will be ready and waiting for you. Participants will follow along with instructions, sip hot cocoa and share their decorated sugar cookie creations at the end. Of course, taste testing is part of the deal!
Meet at the Beech Maple Lodge.

Owl Prowl
2026-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us for an evening hike to find owls hidden in the forest. We will meet at the shelter house and learn about owls while we wait for the sun to set.
We will walk along the Red Oak Trail and Marsh Hawk Trail (approximately 1 mile) and the trails will be a mix of paved, dirt, and gravel. We may have opportunities to go off trail, please dress in layers and comfortable shoes.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Hike Behind the Lake
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Can’t make it on Winter Hike day? Take a 1.5-miles off-trail hike through the waterfowl refuge with a naturalist. Prepare for mud.

Scioto Grove Winter Hike
2026-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Kids: Winter Indoor Survival Game (Ages 7+)
2026-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join us at the nature center for a discussion on how animals are adapted to survive the winter, and test your skills to see if you can do the same. Participate in our indoor interactive game with a built-in craft to take home. Indoor Program. Ages 7-11.
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.

All About Hibernators Walk
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We don’t know whether Buckeye Chuck will see his shadow on Groundhog Day, but you can discover how groundhogs and other winter sleepers survive on a 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
***May be cancelled due to forecasted winter storm, please look at the Three Creeks Facebook page for the most up to date information, or call the Three Creeks ranger at 614-208-2874***

Jurassic Archery
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Go back in time and enjoy the thrill of the Jurassic period while learning archery! Archery will be inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course, at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.
