Native Plant Gardening
2024-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn how to manage your garden for native plants and pollinators in our classroom before heading outside to view some native prairie and woodland plants.

Family Creeking
2024-07-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 0.5 mile to the creek to search for aquatic critters. Wear shoes that can get wet.

For Adults 50+: Walk The Dog
2024-07-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Bring your canine friend for an easy, 2-mile walk along the Scioto River. Pets must be leashed.
Meet at the Hickory Picnic Area close to the restrooms

Full Moon Hike
2024-07-21 20:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Morning SUP
2024-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy the lovely morning air from a Stand Up Paddle Board on the Lake! SUPs are first come, first served, ages 10+. All equipment, life jackets and instruction provided. Come out to this free and fun program!!
Darby Bend Lakes, Prairie Oaks Metro Park Lake 1
2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Off-trail Exploration
2024-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on this 1.5-mile hike and go off the trail along the Mud Run to explore everything from fungi in the woods to flowers in the fields.

Intro to Tai Chi
2024-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join instructor Midge Krause for an introductory tai chi class.

Summer Children's Programs: Flyers
2024-07-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Discover the plants and animals that take flight in the gardens. Participate in activities to learn more about these garden flyers. Geared for ages 8 and younger.

Junior Naturalist: Bird Watching
2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Junior Naturalist- 4 part summer series for ages 8-14. During this series, kids will learn some “naturalist skills”. If kids attend 3/5 programs, they can earn a prize. This week, we will be learning how to use binoculars, and identify some commonly seen birds in Ohio. Please note, this is not a drop-off program. Parents are required to stay nearby for the duration of the program.

Try it! Climbing
2024-07-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come out and climb at this free program! Meet at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park Climbing wall. All equipment provided. Tennis shoes with good tread recommended.

Relaxation Yoga
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a relaxing yoga session on the deck of The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Bring your own mat. Instruction provided.

Mud Day
2024-07-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Kids and adults of all ages can play in the giant mud pit. Wear old or easily cleaned clothing! Water will be available for basic clean-up. It’s probably a good idea to bring some protective newspapers, bags, etc for your car seats as well. Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Learning & Loving Lepidoptera
2024-07-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about the importance of butterflies and moths, as well as how to identify several common species found at Blacklick Woods. Take a 1-mile hike to see what is flying.

Tots on Trails
2024-07-25 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.

Try it! SUP
2024-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Come to our free Try it! SUP program at Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH. All equipment provided. Meet at Lake 1.

For Adults 50+: Crafting Evening
2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Try your hand at fish printing and make a mini stepping stone during a relaxing, crafting evening.
Meet at the Spring Hollow Lodge at 1069 W. Main St., Westerville. We will NOT be at Cleveland Ave. entrance.

Sunset SUP and S'mores
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Come out and enjoy the sunset on a Stand Up Paddle Board and enjoy a little sweet treat! SUPs are for ages 10+, both inflatable and hard paddle bards will be available to use, first come first served!
Free instruction, equipment and life jackets provided
Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes (Prairie Oaks Metro Park)
2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Storytime
2024-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Introduce your little ones to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.

Growing Vegetable Soup Story Walk
2024-07-26 10:00 - 16:00 | OH
Program on-going from 10am-4pm
Enjoy the “Growing Vegetable Soup” Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house. Afterwards, check out the garden to see what vegetables are growing.

Try It! Kayaking and SUP
2024-07-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. Tandems open for all ages. Solo sit-kayaks have a 275Ibs limit.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

Owl Hike
2024-07-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve to look and listen for Barred Owls.

Night Hike
2024-07-26 20:30 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Moth Night
2024-07-26 22:00 - 23:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Celebrate National Moth Week with an evening of “mothing.” Stop by the Hickory Grove shelter to see al the cool insects that appear at our light traps. Enter at 5364 Cherry Bottom Rd. It will be dark! Please enter cautiously!

Outdoor Adventure Run Club!
2024-07-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us for a fun morning of running the trails at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park! Loops will be mapped out, feel free to run at your own pace!
Meet at the Ranger Station
1775 Darby Creek Drive Galloway, OH 43119

Symbols of Summer
2024-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Sunshine, Green Leaves, Birds Singing, Summer Breeze! Join a naturalist in a walk identifying some of Darby’s signs for summer, then try your hand at some simple nature poetry! Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Wellness in the Gardens: Yoga
2024-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Be in balance with nature as Joy Lawrence, registered yoga teacher, presents a gentle hatha yoga class. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.
