Christmas for the Critters
2023-12-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Drop by anytime between 1-4pm and create 3 treats that are sure to please your neighborhood wildlife neighbors. Meet at Spring Hollow Lodge.
Please note: The lodge is not accessible via the main park entrance. Please use this address to locate the lodge: 1069 W. Main St., Westerville, OH 43081

Winter Hike - Campfire & Hot Cocoa
2023-12-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a campfire and hot cocoa.

Hike the Whole Park
2023-12-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Enjoy seeing every aspect of Walnut Woods Metro Park on this approx. 5.5-mile hike around the Buckeye Area to the Tall Pines section of the park! The trail will be paved (gravel in some short sections) with mostly flat terrain. Meet at the Buckeye Area, near the dog park. 6716 Lithopolis Rd. Groveport, OH.

Nature Ornaments
2023-12-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Come to the Nature Center and create ornaments made with materials that you can find outside.

Sunset with the Bison
2023-12-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a walk as the sun sets to see our majestic bison herd.

Coffee & Birds
2023-12-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.

Hootin' Hike
2023-12-26 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
Let’s take a short walk to learn about owls and try to find one in our woods. Meet at the Indian Ridge Picnic Area (2705 Darby Creek Drive)

Full Moon Hike
2023-12-26 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

For Adults: Fast-paced Full Moon Fitness Hike
2023-12-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a fast 2.8-mile hike lit by the light of the full moon. Note: This hike finishes in an hour or less. Leaders keep a good pace on gravel, grass and paved trails. Ages 18+
Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

Holiday Hike
2023-12-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a hike through Scioto Grove Metro Park this holiday season! Hike will be approx. 2-miles, meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area.

Pie Iron Cooking
2023-12-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and tricks. Meet at the campfire in Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Day Off School: Cocoa and Cardinals
2023-12-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-28 13:00 - 14:00 | OH
Cozy up in the Innis house with hot cocoa and learn about our feathered friends at the feeders.

Preschoolers: New Year's Open House Party
2023-12-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Drop by this indoor program anytime between 10am-2pm to help us ring in the upcoming New Year with games, crafts and other fun activities. We’ll even practice counting down to 2024, and watch the ball drop and celebrate with a dance party at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Meet at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St.).
Please note: The Lodge is not accessible via the main park entrance off Cleveland Ave. Use the address listed above to navigate to the program.

Christmas Bird Count
2023-12-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 2-mile hike and join the naturalist to help count birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count.

Frigid Fungi
2023-12-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Did you know some fungi grow in winter? Go on a 1.5-mile hike with a naturalist to look for and learn about winter fungi and try a sample of an edible mushroom.

Smoked, Salted, Pickled, and Preserved
2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm. All ages.
Learn how fruits, vegetables, and meats were preserved before the days of artificial refrigeration. The smokehouse. will be operating.

Dawn of 2024 Hike
2024-01-01 07:30 - 09:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike around the lake at dawn to welcome the new year.

New Years Bird Hike
2024-01-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Start off the new year with a fresh bird list! Join a naturalist for a 1.5-mile hike as we search the forest and feeders for winter birds.

New Year Hike
2024-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Happy New Year! Come out to Scioto Grove to join us on our first staff led hike of 2024. Ring in the new year with an approx. 2 mile hike through the park! Meet at the arrowhead picnic shelter.

First Day Hike
2024-01-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Start the New Year off by hitting the trails and check Clear Creek off on your Metro Parks Winter Hike card. Choose from a guided 4.5-mile or 7.5-mile hike. Both hikes will start together. The 7.5-mile hike will involve some off-trail hiking. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Dress for the weather, bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot: 23833 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge.

New Year, New Trail
2024-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Do you think you’ve walked every trail in our park? Meet us to hike out along our old racetrack on a 3-mile hike. Meet at 7980 Kuhlwein Rd. Galloway, Ohio 43119

Sunset and S'mores
2024-01-05 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.

Sunset Hike
2024-01-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 2-mile hike and watch the sunset over Blacklick Woods.

Fitness Series: Trail Running
2024-01-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for the first program in our Fitness Series! This program will be centered around Trail Running! Join us for a staff led program including trail running through Scioto Grove Metro Park. This program will cover trail running basics as well as a run/jog on the trails. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Happy Tails-n-Trails
2024-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Bring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

New Year's Healthy Hike
2024-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Enjoy some fresh air and garden sights on a brisk walk

Woodpecker Walk
2024-01-06 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
