Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Earth Day Hike
2024-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and join us on a hike to celebrate and enjoy our beautiful earth! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter

Homemade Dog Treat
2024-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet in Dog Park parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd Columbus OH 43228 and follow the road all the way to the dog park.
Come make a no-bake treat for your dog and enjoy the dog park!

Wildflower Wander at 100 Acre Wood
2024-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 mi off trail to search for spring wildflowers. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way

Earth Day Gardening
2024-04-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Celebrate Earth Day by planting some pollinator friendly plants to add to your home garden*. Meet at the barn shelter in front of the nature center. This program is for all ages.
*while supplies last

For Adults 50+: Wonderful Wetlands
2024-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Explore a wetland and learn the many benefits these ecosystems provide for us and wildlife.

Wildflower Walk
2024-04-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist to look for spring wildflowers along the Scenic River trail and beyond! All ages.
Meeting location notes: Meet at the Big Meadows Picnic Area. After entering the park, follow the park road all the way to the back of the park and enter the Big Meadows Picnic Area. Meet us in the first parking lot on the RIGHT. Additional parking is available in nearby lots.

Sheep on the Farm
2024-04-21 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.

Walk Among The Bluebells
2024-04-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about the natural history of Virginia bluebells and other spring wildflowers on a 1-mile walk. Please wear shoes or boots suitable for muddy, slippery walking. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

2024 Geocache Kick-off Event
2024-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Come learn about how to geocache in your Metro Parks, and join us as we go find the first cache of the 2024 trail! Light snacks will be provided while supplies last. Meet in the Indian Ridge Picnic Area. Download the geocache app ahead of time and create an account. 2705 Darby Creek Drive.

Toddler Hike
2024-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Enjoy a hike at Walnut Woods on this slow-paced, stroller friendly Toddler Hike! The trail will be paved, and we will hike as far as we can within the hour. Meet at the Tall Pines Area at Walnut Woods Metro Park. 6833 Richardson Rd. Groveport.

Earth Day Hike
2024-04-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Get outside to celebrate Earth Day! Join us for a 4-mile Naturalist led hike to learn more about native plants and simple ways you can make a positive impact on our environment. This hike will be a combination of public and backcountry trails. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

Earth Day Tree Planting
2024-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the dog park parking lot (use address 2600 Dublin Road Columbus OH) and drive back to the dog park.
Come and plant trees for earth day. All supplies provided.

Earth Day Nature Hike
2024-04-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Celebrate Earth Day by going out on a nature hike! Enjoy the fresh air and take a closer look at what makes nature special. Meet at the shelter by the picnic tables and flagpole.

Archery 101
2024-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Ever wanted to learn in-depth and hands on Archery Skills? Now is your chance! Register for this beginner archery class, we will be going over stance, form, aim and other tips and tricks all about archery! Meet at the archery range at Scioto Grove metro park promptly at the start time

Tots on Trails
2024-04-24 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.

Learn the Ropes
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Have you always wanted to try rock climbing at Scioto Audubon Metro Park? Come to Learn the Ropes and try it out for free! Open to all ages, instruction and equipment are provided. Tennis shoes are the recommended footwear for beginners. Pre-register for a guaranteed spot: https://ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=23411321

Storytime
2024-04-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.

Orienteering For Kids!
2024-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Orienteering is a sport that combines navigation with speed! This for kids level program will go over the basics of the sport as well as practice by playing a game! Instruction and equipment provided! Meet at the shelter house in the back of the park

Quarry Trails History Hike
2024-04-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at Sled Hill parking lot – use address 2600 Dublin Road and turn into the 4th parking lot (gravel).
Come on a 3 mile hike to learn about the history of Quarry Trails.

Migration Mania
2024-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.5-mile hike and search the forest for migrating songbirds, like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.

Waste Not, Want Not
2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm.
Compare recycling now with an 1880s family’s necessary reuse of many farm and household items.

Fly Fishing 101
2024-04-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn about fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Come to this free and fun program and learn what fly fishing is and how to get started! We will practice casting and get a chance to fish on the beautiful lakes at Quarry Trails Metro Park! All equipment provided. Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* The closest parking lot to the Lakes is off of Trabue Road. 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.

Drop In: Learn about Backpacking
2024-04-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Are you interested in backpacking or backcountry hiking, but not sure how to get started? Come and explore the possibilities! At our backpacking and hiking open house we’ll have: The 10 essentials to always have with you, whether hiking or backpacking
Leave No Trace principles
Equipment you might use for a day hike or 10 day wilderness hike
Typical backpacking foods, recipes, and nutrition information
Sample hiking plans for the Appalachian Trail
Information about backpacking trails 1-4 hours from Columbus
Resource list to help you get started
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.

Children's Garden Day
2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun while learning how water, soil, fire, and air all support life in the gardens. Activities include informational displays and demos, hands-on exploration, crafts, a scavenger hunt, plus take-home activities to extend learning, and more!

Invasive Removal at Hundred Acre Wood
2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Bring you gloves or borrow ours to help clear invasive species. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.

Preschool: Hide-and-Seek
2024-04-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Search for hidden animals hidden throughout the park and learn about camouflage. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.

Preschool in the Gardens: Terrific Turtles
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about the turtles that live in the gardens.

Homeschoolers: Beginning Bird Watching
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn how to use binoculars, use ID books and have fun as you look for birds. We have a limited supply of loaner binoculars but bring your own if you have them. Best for kids 6 years and older but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
