Walk To The Eagle Nest
2025-04-05 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about our national bird then go on a 1.5 mile round trip walk to observe them using a spotting scope at the nest. Wear shoes and clothes suitable for mud. No pets, please. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at Madison Christian Church parking lot, 3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Waste Not, Want Not
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 10am -4pm
Compare recycling now with an 1880s family’s necessary reuse of many farm and household items.

Backpacking Series: Week 2- Water
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking! Classes will be held weekly for 6 weeks, followed by an overnight trip. This series will be geared toward the upcoming spring backpacking season. Gear will be provided for demonstration purposes, but you are highly encouraged to bring your own gear to improve your hands-on experience. Attendance at all classes is NOT required—you may attend as many or as few classes as you would like. The overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least one class. Meet at Arrowhead picnic area unless otherwise stated.
One of the most important considerations for backpacking is where you will get clean, drinkable water. We will cover all of the important information you need to keep yourself hydrated and healthy on the trail. Participants will have the opportunity to practice treating water. We will provide a few filtering devices to share, however you are encouraged to bring your own treatment system so that you can practice on the tools you’ll actually be using once you hit the trail. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Spring Crafts
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to make some simple, spring-themed crafts.

Sounds of the Swamp
2025-04-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Take an evening hike to listen for frogs, birds and other springtime sounds.

Star Gazing
2025-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Lets check out the night sky and make a star chart to take home. We do not promise a cloudless night, but there will be activities regardless. Meet at the Nature Center Overflow Parking Lot.

Potato Planting
2025-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm
Help plant potatoes (weather permitting) and learn about their place in history.

6-Mile Hike On The Greenway
2025-04-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Go on a 6-mile round-trip hike on the Blacklick Creek Greenway with occasional stops along the way to learn about things we observe. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Road

You Can Eat That
2025-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike and learn what wild edible plants are popping up in the park and then try some samples at the Nature Center.

Eagle Hike
2025-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Join us on Sundays in March to check on the progress of the Bald Eagles at their nest at 100 Acre Woods. Hike 1.5 mi. on a flat, primitive trail. Prepare for mud. Meet at 5225 Cambria Way.

Night Hike- Chorus Frogs
2025-04-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Help us listen, record and survey the chorusing frog species in our vernal pools on this 1-mile hike. Meet at the Nature Center.

Try It! Archery
2025-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at the Scioto Grove Metro Park Archery Range for a fun, free day of archery! All equipment provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to try with parental supervision.

Backpacking Series: Week 3- Fuel, Fire, and Food
2025-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking! Classes will be held weekly for 6 weeks, followed by an overnight trip. This series will be geared toward the upcoming spring backpacking season. Gear will be provided for demonstration purposes, but you are highly encouraged to bring your own gear to improve your hands-on experience. Attendance at all classes is NOT required—you may attend as many or as few classes as you would like. The overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least one class. Meet at Arrowhead picnic area unless otherwise stated.
When it comes to preparing meals for backpacking, there are several options to pick from. We will talk about the pros and cons of various types of backpacking stoves, how much fuel to bring, field maintenance, and safety. We will also make a variety of backpacking meals, and learn about proper nutrition when out on the trail. Bonus! You get to try some tasty meals!!

Run with a Ranger
2025-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and come on a 2 mile run with a Ranger! To access the shelter, use the address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228 and follow the roadway to the Lake Area Parking lot.

Preschool: Bunny Trail
2025-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Preschoolers can learn about Cotton-tailed Rabbits through a story and a touch-table. They will also enjoy an early egg hunt and hike along Spring Creek Trail.

Preschool: Spring I-Spy
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States

For Adults 50+: Wildflower Walk
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Walk about a mile on the moderate to difficult Cobshell trail in search of spring wildflowers.
Meet at the Ranger Station at 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway.

Adult Evening Wildflower Walk
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Look for and learn about emerging spring wildflowers on this evening walk. Hike will be about 1.5 miles total on crushed limestone and pavement. Earn credit for the Step Into Spring Challenge on this hike. Ages 18+
Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park-Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located near the back of the park area in the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, a sign will be on the right side saying “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin board/playground area.

Preschoolers: I Took a Walk
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy a reading of “I Took a Walk” by Henry Cole and then set off on a half-mile hike to see what we can discover.

Life in Our Watershed: Vernal Pools
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | OH
Let’s take a 1.5-mile hike out to a vernal pool to search for what’s living inside. Trail will be muddy. Ages 12+. Wet Prairie Access- 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Herb Your Enthusiasm: Incorporating Herbs into Edible Permaculture Forest Gardens
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America for their public meeting with speaker, Dianne Kadonaga of Sunny Glen Garden. Edible forest gardens are multi-layered gardens mimicking natural ecosystems, integrating trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals to create a productive and sustainable landscape. Learn about key features of permaculture and how herbs can be incorporated into the layers of forest growth or in suitable polycultures or guilds, that require less watering, weeding, and fertilization. Come explore how herbs can contribute to soil health, pest management, and biodiversity, in an edible urban forest, forest edge, or around a tree or shrub! Whether you’re creating a backyard sanctuary or expanding an existing edible forest, this workshop will empower you to infuse your space with the fragrance, functionality, and beauty of herbs.

Homeschoolers on the Farm: Give and Take
2025-04-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins at 1:30 in front of the farmhouse.
Learn about livestock care and how the animals help the farm family.

Campfire Cooking
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a meal around the campfire at Quarry Trails, and learn how to make your own campfire treat! All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Meet at the lower sled hill parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd.

Drop In Preschool: Clever Chipmunks
2025-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
In the spring chipmunks are emerging from their dens and chattering in the forest. Come to learn more about chipmunks by playing games, exploring and searching for them in the forest. Ages 2-6
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.

For Adults: Spring Wildflowers
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Preserve and search for blooming flowers.

Frog Frenzy
2025-04-11 20:00 - 21:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Take a 1-mile round trip walk to a wetland where we’ll listen to and search for mating frogs and toads. Please wear boots if you plan on joining the search as we’ll be wading in cold, shallow water. Some nets will be available to use but bring your own headlamps or flashlights. Note: Temperatures below 45-50 degrees means very few frogs and toads so hope for warm-ish weather! Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Autism Acceptance Month Celebration
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Come join us at our brand-new inclusive playground at Blendon Woods to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month from 9-11am! Enjoy “quiet hour” in our nature center from 9-10am for those with noise sensitivities. Explore our inclusive playground that is adapted for all abilities and wheelchair accessible! Get creative with a craft and meet an animal ambassador! Open to all ages!

Long Distance Trekking
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Join us for this approx. 5-mile hike at Clear Creek Metro Park! The terrain will be unimproved and steep, hiking boots and trekking poles are recommended. Snacks and water are strongly encouraged! Perfect for intermediate hikers! Meet program staff at the Fern Picnic Area. Note: The picnic area is several minutes down Clear Creek Rd. from the main entrance, so please plan accordingly when planning your arrival. You may lose service when entering the park.

Spring Scrapbooking
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Get excited for spring as we try nature-themed scrapbooking! Scrapbooking paper, glue, and other decorative materials will be provided.
