4-Mile Greenway Hike
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Go on a 4-mile round-trip hike on the paved Greenway Trail with occasional stops along the way to learn about things we observe. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Road

Fairy House Fun
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Flutter into Blacklick Woods to build a fairy house or toad abode. Dressing up as your favorite fairy or mythical creature is encouraged!

Meet the Artist: Richard Schnuerer
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet artist of the month Richard Schnuerer and view his photographs on display in the Innis House.

Vernal Pool Bingo
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Practice identifying vernal pool inhabitants while playing a modified game of bingo. Ages 14+. Wet Prairie, 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Toddler Adventure Club
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Sharon Woods Metro Park during our 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 Schrock Lake bulletin board.
*Path will be stroller-friendly*

Homeschool: How to Stream Quality Monitor
2026-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Get in the creek to learn how to Stream Quality Monitor. Catch macroinvertebrates and fish to learn about what it means for the creek. Closed toed shoes are required. Ages 8+.

Garlic Mustard Pull
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Help rid the park of this invasive plant. Bring garden gloves if you have them. We will hike a minimum of 1mi. to the site. Most of the work will be off trail. Trash bags provided.

Cowboy Campfire Cooking
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a campfire meal at Quarry Trails Metro Park, cowboy style! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter, use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus 43228

Earth Day Strike Team
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join our team to pick up litter and pull a common invasive species- garlic mustard. Bring an optional lunch to picnic by the water to celebrate a job well done! Ages 10+. 9020 US Route 62, Orient, OH 43146

Earth Day Extravaganza
2026-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with us as we plant seeds, craft, and learn all about the ways to help keep Mother Nature clean and healthy for everyone!
This program is geared for ages 6-12, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Lakeside Pavilion, rain or shine!

Run Club
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Interested in joining a running club? Join the Outdoor Adventure Run Club at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes Area parking lot – Kingfisher Shelter. We will run as far as the group is comfortable with during the hour. Trails are mostly paved, with some gravel sections, with slight elevation. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr.

Preschool: Flowers
2026-04-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about flowers through story, activities, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5 and will be both indoors and outdoors.

Dating Darters
2026-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Discover how colorful our small fish can get as we do our own dance in the water to catch some darters during their breeding season. Closed toed shoes required. 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Warbler Wander
2026-04-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Hike portions of the Coyote Run and Multi-Use trails while searching for warblers. Hike will be about 1.5 miles with many stops. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them, some will be available to borrow. All ages.
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: Intro to Nature Journaling
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a guided hike to learn the basics of nature journaling. Bring your own sketchbook. Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area, 620 Clear Creek Road SW in Lancaster (39.600092, -82.631611)

Sheep on the Farm
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 1-3pm
Watch sheep shearing, meet the lambs and learn about the uses of wool.

Rescue or Retreat: When to Help Wildlife
2026-04-25 15:30 - 16:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn what to do when you see injured and abandoned wildlife, or if becoming a permitted rehabber is right for you. Note that this program does not qualify as wildlife rehabilitation training for the purposes of Ohio permitting. Best for ages 8+.

City Nature Challenge
2026-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join us as we search for amazing things! The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event that has been running for 10 years. Columbus will compete with other cities to see who can find the most species. Download the iNaturalist app if you would like to add your own observations to the project.

Spring Migration Bird Hike
2026-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist for a 1.5-mile hike while we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.

For Adults 50+: Bald Eagles, Osprey and Sandhill Cranes
2026-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Search for these amazing avians and hear about their success stories on a 2-mile walk on the Killdeer Trail.
Meet at the Wood Duck Picnic Area parking lot at 4150 Bowen Rd., Canal Winchester.

Sunday in the Swamp
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Buttonbush swamp to scoop up slimy critters.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2026-04-26 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.

Children’s Garden Day
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun as we explore garden herbs with a variety of hands-on activities. Plus visit with baby animals and staff from Slate Run Farm.

Little Hikers Club
2026-04-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bring your little hiker and let’s go on a 1-mile hike with stops along the way for a story and game! Trail is stroller friendly. Meet us at the Ranger Station.

For Adults 50+: Sunrise Hike
2026-04-27 07:30 - 09:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for a approx. 3-mile sunrise hike at Slate Run Metro Park. Terrain will be hilly. Meet at Buzzards Roost Picnic Area.

Nature Detectives with COSI!
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Grab a magnifying glass and hiking shoes and get ready to investigate the woods with us! Get to know a little more about the wonderful ecosystems here in Ohio.
We will hike approximately 1.5miles on mixed terrain trails (gravel, paved, and dirt). All detective supplies will be provided. Please bring closed toed shoes, layers (it’s always windy!), and a sense of adventure!
This program is geared for ages 6-16, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

COSI Science Festival - Fantastic Fungi BioBlitz
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Be a scientist! Learn to use iNaturalist to record scientific observations and then set off on a 1.25-mile hike to observe, identify and record mushrooms and other fungi around Blacklick Woods.

Tots on Trails
2026-04-30 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.

Sand Volleyball and S'mores
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a s’more over the campfire and play sand volleyball at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! All equipment and ingredients will be provided. Park at the climbing wall.
