Toddler Adventure Club
2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park during this month’s Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have an adventure pack with compasses, maps, and other adventure tools for kids to utilize during the program. Meet at the Tall Pines Area of Walnut Woods, 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport.

Deep Stretch Yoga with Naomi
2026-03-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for an evening of deep stretch yoga at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be outdoors weather permitting, with an option to be indoors if needed. Meet at The Grove lodge.

For Adults 50+: Vernal Pool Survey
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to collect amphibian traps and learn about how we monitor our vernal pools.

Preschool: Sneaky Snakes
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Preschoolers can come to Spring Hollow Lodge and learn all about Ohio snakes. Meet one of our Animal Ambassador snakes and make a fun craft.

Drop In: Leprechaun (and more) Trail for Families
2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Hike on your own along a short trail (1/4-mile) around the nature center looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick’s day items on a scavenger hunt. Stop at the nature center after your hike for more actvities. If the nature center parking lot is full, try playing on the playgrounds in Big Meadows and Oak Coves for a little bit before joining us.
Meeting location notes- Nature Center
Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ***Limited parking in the nature center parking lot on busy days. Additional parking available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area. The Oak Coves picnic area, 10-min walk from the nature center. Follow the paved trail through Oak coves toward the nature center.

Litter Clean Up
2026-03-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Help us keep the park beautiful! Grab a bucket, gloves, and trash pickers and help us clean up the litter found in the forest.
We will be off trail and roving around the Red Oak and Marsh Hawk trails.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House at 3pm, rain or shine!

St. Patrick's Day Archery
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with some fun and free archery at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! The program will take place inside the Pro Shop. All equipment provided. Ages 8+

Shamrock Scavenger Hunt!
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and hunt for shamrocks! Shamrocks will be scattered all around the Arrowhead picnic area section of the park, find them all and win a prize!! Meet at the arrowhead picnic shelter for instruction and supplies, free and fun

For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 or 4 miles with limited stops. Natural and gravel surface trails with hills and stairs; moderate pace.

Homeschoolers: Vernal Pool Study
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike with a naturalist to collect amphibian traps and see what has been visiting the swamp.

Homeschool: Vernal Pool Exploration
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Discover a whole new world by joining a naturalist to take a hike out to a vernal pool to learn about this important habitat and discover what lives inside! Ages 10+. Trail will be muddy and wet. Meet at Wet Prairie Access.

Glow Archery
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
What’s better than archery? GLOW ARCHERY! Come out to the Blacklick Golf Course Pro Shop to enjoy some free and fun, indoor glow-in-the-dark archery! Ages 8+. All equipment provided.

Preschool: Amphibians
2026-03-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about amphibians through story, activities, and craft. Indoor program best for ages 3-5.

Story Time
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Listen to a reading of “The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons” by Lina Booth Sweeny and then head to the swamp to look for animals from the book.

Spring Equinox
2026-03-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Drop in to the Naturalist’s Office and learn how to celebrate the official start of Spring!

Signs of Spring
2026-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a 1.7-mile hike and search for the early signs of spring in the nature preserve. Meet at the Fern parking lot. Fern Parking Lot, 22937 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge (39.59007, -82.59188)

DIY Sundials
2026-03-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
This class, we will be learning about the history of sundials, and making our own to take home! Meet at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. This class will take place indoors.

First Day of Spring Hike
2026-03-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Celebrate the first day of Spring with us by exploring the trails with us as we find the signs of spring!
This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles long with mixed trails containing paved, gravel, and dirt paths.
Please wear comfortable, closed toed shoes and layers (as it is always windy).
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Spring Equinox S'mores
2026-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Celebrate the spring equinox by having a warm s’more around the campfire! Meet at the Arrowhead fire pit at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Cowboy Campfire Coffee!
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Howdy Y’all! Come out to the Lower Sled Hill at Quarry Trails Metro Park to learn how to make Cowboy style Campfire Coffee! All ingredients and equipment will be supplied, feel free to bring your own reusable mug or cup and fill it up with some warm and toasty fire brewed coffee.

Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Spring is right around the corner! Help us find the small clues that tell us spring is almost here! Grab a scavenger hunt form the Barn Shelter and venture throughout the park to earn a prize!
This program is geared for ages 5-10, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

Drop In: Welcome to Spring Event
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Drop by the nature center anytime between 1-3pm to enjoy spring crafts, campfire & smores (weather permitting) and other hands-on activities. Fun for the whole family.
Meeting location notes- Nature Center
Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ***Limited parking in the nature center parking lot on busy days. Additional parking available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area. The Oak Coves picnic area, 10-min walk from the nature center. Follow the paved trail through Oak coves toward the nature center.

Signs of Spring
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist for a 1-mile hike while we search for early signs of spring.

For Adults: Fungi & Friends
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us to learn about the fascinating world of fungi and similar organisms. If conditions are right for mushrooms we will go on a short hike after the presentation.

Bike to the Bison!
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us on a 3 mile ride to see the bison in their pasture! Meet at the Ranger Station at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. Use address 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway, OH.

Please note: Register for this program ONLY if you need to borrow a bike for the duration of the program! If you are bringing your own bike, you do not need to register. Adult bikes and helmets available to borrow.

Chorusing Frog Survey
2026-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Hop out on a 1-mile walk to record frog calls on a citizen science program. Ages 8+.

Life in Our Watershed: Vernal Pools
2026-03-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Adults only. Let’s take a 1-mile hike out to a vernal pool to search for what’s living inside. Trail will be muddy and wet. Wet Prairie Access- 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.
