Inniswood Quilt Show
2024-02-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
View quilts made by the Columbus Metropolitan Quilters. Members will be available to answer questions on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibit features quilts, wall hangings, and quilted items with a “flora and fauna” theme.

Sunset Hike
2024-02-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Watch the sunset over Blacklick Woods on this 2-mile hike. Leashed pets are welcome on this hike.

Owl Hike
2024-02-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Look for owls on over 1-mile quiet night hike. Plan on being outside for 1+hrs. We will try calling for the owls in several locations. Expect uneven terrain. Flashlights are discouraged. If you plan on bringing a flashlight, we will have red cellophane to cover the flashlights. This helps to help prevent disturbance to the wildlife. Trail is not stroller friendly. No pets.
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.

Duck Walk
2024-02-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike out to the blinds to look for migratory waterfowl. Binoculars and spotting scopes provided.

Pickerington Ponds Winter Hike
2024-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at the Burning Lakes area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Sunday Afternoon Bird Hike
2024-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 2-mile hike to look for winter birds. Ages 8+. All experience levels welcome, limited supply of binoculars available. Hike will be on an unimproved trail and will include moderate hills.

For Adults 50+: Winter Wildlife Walk
2024-02-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Say hello to the eagles and look for other winter wildlife residents as we walk 2-miles on the easy Killdeer Trail.
Meet at the Wood Duck Picnic Area Parking Lot at 4150 Bowen Rd., Canal Winchester.

Pokémon Go! Community Day Hike
2024-02-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Enjoy Pokémon Go! Community Day at Homestead Metro Park! Bring you own device to access Pokémon Go! and hike around the park with park staff to find different Pokémon! Meet at the Homestead Nature Center.

Night Hike
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Headlamp Hike to the Fire Tower
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a headlamp-illuminated hike to the Fire Tower at Scioto Grove Metro Park! If people are feeling adventurous, they can go up the tower with an instructor! The tower will be decorated in lights for the program! Headlamps or flashlights are recommended and not provided. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Note: The tower is closed to the public after dark, unless you are on a Metro Parks staff-led hike.

Heart Healthy Walk
2024-02-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Take a stroll around the farm grounds to learn facts about the wonders of human and animal hearts. Enjoy a winter visit with the animals.

Sunset and S'mores
2024-02-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Enjoy watching the sunset while eating a toasty s’more around a warm campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Basin Parking Lot, all equipment provided.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several separate park entrances. 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.

Feed the Stream
2024-02-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Visit the Nature Center after hours and explore life in the living stream. Experience feeding our aquatic critters in the dark!

Fly Tying for Beginners
2024-02-10 10:00 - 12:30 | 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 in Rockbridge.

Glacier Ridge Winter Hike
2024-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Hike The Hills
2024-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take in views of Lake Emily and sandstone outcroppings on a new 5.5-mile off trail hike. This hike will be technical and challenging, experience hiking over difficult terrain with elevation gain is recommended. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

Woodpecker Walk
2024-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the forest in search of Ohio’s seven woodpecker species.

Wild-Crafted Teas
2024-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join the naturalist and learn to create your own herbal teas made from common plants around your home or neighborhood

Winter Tree ID for Beginners
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn how to identify common Ohio trees in the winter using traits like bark, buds, and twigs.

Pizza Pie Iron Cooking
2024-02-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy creating your own fireside pizza pie iron! All ingredients to make your pizza pie will be provided, as well at the pie irons for cooking! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area campfire at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Free and fun!

Lantern Hike
2024-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Light up your winter evening with a 1.5mi stroll along the lantern lit trail.

Owl Prowl
2024-02-10 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 many times but this is not guaranteed (especially in windy or bad weather). Appropriate for patient folks of all ages. No pets, please. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Quarry Trails Winter Hike
2024-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Quarry Trails Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Adults 50+: Winter Birds
2024-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
We’ll search for woodpeckers and other winter birds as we walk just under a mile on the easy Red Oak Trail. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Meet by the bulletin board near the restroom at 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City.

Geocaching Hide & Seek
2024-02-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about the low-cost, hi-tech treasure hunt called geocaching! We’ll show you how to use a GPS unit to hide and seek items off-trail in the Natural Play Area, and then teach you how you can do it on your own with just a smart phone. Meet at the Natural Play Area.
Please note:
Be prepared for wet or muddy terrain.
This program is not stroller friendly.
If interested, you can download the free app found at https://www.geocaching.com/play to follow along during portions of the program.
