Fitness Series: Intro to Rucking
2024-03-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for our fitness series and learn the basics of rucking! Rucking involves hiking with weights. Meet at the climbing wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park.

Woodcock Watch
2024-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Observe one of the timeless rituals of Spring – the woodcock sky dance! Meet by the large shelter next to the Natural Play area – it’s a short walk to their “stage”.

Preschool in the Gardens: Awesome Opossums
2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Come celebrate our opossum friends and learn why we love to see them in the gardens.

Glow Archery
2024-03-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
What’s better then 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.

For Adults: Woodcock Walk
2024-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1-mile walk and search for timberdoodles performing their aerial courtship display.

For Adults 50+: Timberdoodles and S’Mores
2024-03-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Search for the male American woodcock as he performs his aerial courtship dance and then make your own sweet treat over an open fire.
Meet in the Buckeye Area picnic shelter at 6716 Lithopolis Rd., Groveport

Eagle Hike
2024-03-09 08:00 - 09:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Take a .75 mi hike on natural surface trail to see if we can spot the eagles at their nest. Prepare for mud!

Edible Native Plants
2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join Wild Ones Columbus for an introduction into native edible plants, presented by David Williams. You’ll learn proper harvesting techniques, some of these plants’ historical significance, and identification of plants you might have in your yard right now! You’ll also be able to taste test some locally sourced products including home-tapped maple syrup.

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2024-03-09 10:00 - 23:30, 2024-03-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about our national bird then go on a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to observe them in the nest. Wear shoes and clothes suitable for mud. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at Madison Christian Church parking lot, 3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Naturalist March
2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Join the new Homestead naturalist on a short hike through the park to find wildlife, tracks, and signs of spring. The naturalist will take small groups around the park in shifts. Meet in front of the Nature Center.

Signs of Spring
2024-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve and search for early signs of spring.

Bluebell Trail Clean-Up
2024-03-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
It’s time to clean up the floodplain along and adjacent to the Bluebell Trail. Meet at the Confluence Area bulletin board (3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport). Bring work gloves, wear shoes or boots for mud and bring trash grabbers if you have them. We’ll supply the trash bags. No pets, please. In case of flooding program will not be held. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Amphibian Search
2024-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Hike 1.5 mi on and off trail to look for early spring amphibians.

Growing Dahlias
2024-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn how to start and maintain your dahlia tubers with members of the Greater
Columbus Dahlia Society.

Sunset Hike
2024-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 2-mile hike to watch the sunset of Blacklick Woods and look for colorful things you can find during the winter. Leashed pets are welcome on this hike.

For Adults: Archery
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
For Adults: Archery. Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and learn to use a compound bow at the Archery Range. Free, all equipment and instruction provided.

Try It! Archery
2024-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at the Scioto Grove Metro Park Archery Range for a fun, free day of archery! All equipment provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to try with parental supervision.

Homeschoolers: All About Eagles
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Learn about the history of America’s national bird and take a 1/2 mile round-trip gravel path walk to observe nesting bald eagles through a spotting scope. Best for kids age 5 and up. No pets, please. Meets at Pickerington Ponds Wood Duck area, 4150 Bowen Rd, Canal Winchester.

Intro To Trail Running
2024-03-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
This program will be centered around Trail Running! From beginners to experienced runners, all are welcome!! 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.

Ladies - Fly Fishing 101
2024-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Learn how to fly fish with other adventure ladies at Quarry Trails Metro Park! All equipment and instruction is provided for this program Learn the basics of fly fishing, and then fish on the lake with an instructor! Meet at Lakes Area Parking Lot: 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus, OH

Pie Iron Pi Day
2024-03-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center and enjoy Pi Day with a pie made in a campfire.

Orienteering for Kids
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Come out and learn the basics of orienteering at Glacier Ridge Metro Park! This class is perfect for children who want to learn how to read a compass and map! Meet at the Shelter House at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

Birding 100 Acre Wood
2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:30 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Follow the 1.5 mi natural surface trail out to the eagle nest viewing area. We will hike slowly to look for birds along the way. Prepare for mud! Meet at 5220 Cambria Way

Happy Tails-n-Trails
2024-03-16 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.

For Adults 50+: Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard
2024-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Ohio is home to over 500 species of bees and other pollinators, but most people don’t recognize the identity or importance of these hard-working creatures. Join Denise Ellsworth, Program Director of Pollinator Education at OSU Entomology/Extension, as we focus on common Ohio bees, including their fascinating biology and life histories. We’ll look at some of the amazing pollinators that call Ohio home and discuss ways to plant and tend gardens and natural spaces to favor pollinators.
Meet at the Beech Maple Lodge

Drop In: Leprechaun (and more) Trail for Families
2024-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | 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. Scavenger hunts will be posted at the beginning of the trail and paper copies are available in the nature center. Stop inside nature center after your hike for a small prize. 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. All ages.
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. “
