DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner
2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for this free and fun DIY activity at Scioto Grove Metro Park! We will be making cleaning spray for yoga mats and other workout equipment. Meet at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Candlelight Yoga
2026-01-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga flow at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Perfect for beginners, and those who want a peaceful practice after a long day! Meet at The Grove Lodge indoors.

Wham! Woodpeckers
2026-01-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us on a 1-mile walk as we look and listen for these hard working birds. Meet at the Confluence, 8465 Alkire Rd.

Adults: Winter Wellness Walk
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Conquer the winter blues with a relaxing and mindful naturalist led winter wellness walk. We will be discussing the benefits of being present in nature. Walk/hike will be approx. 2 miles on the Coyote Run trail. Ages 18+ recommended. Meet at the Nature Center at 11:00 AM.
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.

Boardgames and S'mores
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for games next to a toasty campfire at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at The Grove lodge!

Preschoolers: Over and Under the Snow
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Listen to a story about animals in the winter and make a craft!

Herb Society Meeting: Spotted Lanternfly Info Session
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America and learn about one of our newest pesky invaders – spotted lanternflies. Learn how to identify and control them, as well as the latest updates on their spread.

Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
2026-01-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
Come enjoy a story at the inclusive playground about Animals in Winter as we use our sense of touch to feel real mammal pelts! We will end our time with a craft! Fidgets are available for use!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Disc Golf - Classes and Games
2026-01-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn. Play. Connect.
Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, indoor, inclusive! All equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the Pro shop @ The Blacklick Woods Golf Course

Try It! Archery
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.

Lantern Hike
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for an after dark adventure on this approx. two-mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow on a first come first serve basis. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Preschool: Where Have the Animals Been?
2026-01-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about animal tracks and signs through story, craft, and activities. Best for ages 3-5. Program is inside, with optional outdoor scavenger hunt.

Preschool: Animal Winter Homes
2026-01-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Learn about different animal homes in Ohio with a naturalist. Listen to a story, take a hike, make a craft and meet some live animals. Dress for both indoor and outdoor activities. Most of the program will be indoors. Meet inside the nature center. Ages 3-5.
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 50+: Frigid Fungi
2026-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to look for and learn about some winter fungi.

Sunset and S'mores
2026-01-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us by the lakes at Quarry Trails Metro Park and enjoy a s’more while enjoying the setting sun! Use entrance 2319 Quarry Trails Drive to find the closest parking lot to the program, and meet at the Kingfisher Shelter.

Night Hike
2026-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 1.5-mile interpretive hike through the wetlands at dusk. Meet at the Wet Prairie, 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Owl Prowl
2026-01-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a hike in the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve. Learn about Ohio’s Owls and take a guided hike through the twilight woods as we listen for owl calls. Please dress for the weather!

Owl Prowl
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist for a 1.25-mile hike while we learn about owls and search the forest for Barred Owls.

Winter Tree ID
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and take a 1 mile hike and learn to how to identify 10 trees.
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228 and follow the road back to the Lake Area parking lot.

Scioto Audubon Winter Hike
2026-01-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Winter Scavenger Hunt
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
BRRRRR! It’s cold outside! It’s hard to believe animals stay outside all winter long, and secretly plants are growing in anticipation for spring! Grab a scavenger hunt from the nature center and hit the trails! Learn fun facts about winter adaptations of plants and animals while you try to complete your scavenger hunt.
Once you’re ready to call it a day, swing back to the nature center to redeem your prize!
This program is geared for ages 3-12, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

Fiber at the Farm Series - Spinning
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Join us as we explore fiber arts twice a month during January, February, and March. This is a series of six programs for adults, however, you are free to make the ones that interest you and fit your schedule. Programs will include a presentation and demonstration, as well as opportunities for hands on learning. Enjoy a warm beverage and feel free to bring a fiber project to work on after the main program. Programs will start at 1pm.
Saturday, 1/17/26 Part 2 of a series of 6: Spinning
Learn about spinning and various types of drop spindles and wheels. Learn how to use a drop spindle. This program is for adults and meets in the farmhouse from 1-3pm. Limited materials provided.

Sunrise Hike
2026-01-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park for a approx. 2-mile hike to watch the sun rise at the park. Trails are mostly paved.

Rocky Fork Winter Hike
2026-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at the Millstone Shelter.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Glow Archery
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of GLOW archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.

Handprint Snowflake Craft
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
No hand is alike, just like no snowflake is! Stop by the Nature Center to make a snowflake craft with your hand print.

Day Off School: Tree ID
2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Enjoy your day off of school by getting outside and learning a little more about the trees all around us! We will have stations for tree ID, testing your memory, and giving you a guide to go out and identify the trees yourself on a self guided hike!
The hike will follow the Red Oak Trail (approximately 0.6 miles) which is a gravel trail. Layers, and closed toed shoes are advised.
This program is geared for ages 8-14, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!
