Wolf Moon Hike
2026-01-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate the January full moon on this 2-mile hike.

Walnut Woods Winter Hike
2026-01-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Adults 50+: Hike The Sweetgum
2026-01-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Meander through a forest of pines, oaks and sweetgums on a brisk 2-mile winter walk. The trail is considered easy. Stop by the Buckeye Area (6716 Lithopolis Rd.) by 1pm for refreshments before the hike.
Meet at the Tall Pines Area at 6833 Richardson Rd., Groveport.

Woodpecker Walk
2026-01-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll learn about and look for woodpeckers and other birds on an easy, less than a mile walk. Bring binoculars if you’d like and we’ll have some to share. Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Homeschoolers: Winter Birds
2026-01-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll look for and learn about birds in winter as we visit feeders on an easy 3/4 mile walk. Bring binoculars if you’d like and we’ll have some to share. Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Adaptive Adventures: Cardinal Count
2026-01-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Cardinal Count
Cardinals like to hang out behind the shelter house at the inclusive playground in Blendon Woods Metro Park!! Come count how many cardinals you can see! Share our binoculars or bring your own as we hang out in the shelter and count cardinals together!!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Roving Raptors
2026-01-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
The chilly air makes great weather to watch for raptors! Meet the naturalist at the barn shelter to learn fun facts about the raptors of Ohio! Grab a raptor scavenger hunt and try to find some all on your own! After your hunt, stop back at the shelter to get a prize!
This program is geared for ages 3-12, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Sharon Woods Winter Hike
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Sharon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Kids: Where Do The Animals Go?
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike and learn about how animals survive the winter.

Slate Run Winter Hike
2026-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Slate Run Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Winter Tree ID on the Canopy
2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about winter tree identification from the canopy walk.

Off Trail Wandering
2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll take a slow off-trail walk with frequent stops to observe and learn about rarely seen parts of the park. Total length will probably be 1 to 2 miles and weather conditions will determine where we can go. Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for off-trail walking. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Lantern Hike
2026-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Enjoy a hike under lantern light! Listen as the owls set up their homes, raccoons scurry for food, and deer investigate their surroundings!
Lanterns will be provided.
We will hike the Marsh Hawk Trail and our NEWEST trail – the Cardinal Trail! The hike will be approximately 1.5 miles and a mix of paved, dirt, and gravel trails.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Preschoolers: Over and Under the Snow
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Listen to a story about animals in the winter and make a craft!

Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
2026-01-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
Come enjoy a story at the inclusive playground about Animals in Winter as we use our sense of touch to feel real mammal pelts! We will end our time with a craft! Fidgets are available for use!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.

For Adults 50+: Frigid Fungi
2026-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 some winter fungi.

Owl Prowl
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist for a 1.25-mile hike while we learn about owls and search the forest for Barred Owls.

Scioto Audubon Winter Hike
2026-01-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Winter Scavenger Hunt
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
BRRRRR! It’s cold outside! It’s hard to believe animals stay outside all winter long, and secretly plants are growing in anticipation for spring! Grab a scavenger hunt from the nature center and hit the trails! Learn fun facts about winter adaptations of plants and animals while you try to complete your scavenger hunt.
Once you’re ready to call it a day, swing back to the nature center to redeem your prize!
This program is geared for ages 3-12, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

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.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

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!

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.

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.
