Budding Buddies
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s meander and check out all the interesting spring wildflowers that are starting to bloom in various colors and shapes! Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Walk Among The Bluebells
2026-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Wildflower Hike
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Enjoy a guided walk looking for wildflowers along the 0.2 mile Oak Opening trail.

Evening Sounds Hike
2026-04-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist for an evening 1- mile hike to listen for the sounds of wildlife as the forest comes alive at night. May include off-trail hiking to reach prime areas. All ages. Bring a flashlight if possible. 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: Frog Walk
2026-04-18 20:00 - 21:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist to learn about frogs and listen for their calls on this half-mile hike.

Earth Day
2026-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Drop by the Naturalist’s Office and learn how to make a “Seed Bomb” to help celebrate Earth Day

Crochet Club: Veggie Garden
2026-04-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us this season on a fun crochet journey out in nature. This month’s theme is veggie gardens! Craft a veggie and learn a few tips about gardening!
No experience is needed, but beginners will get the most hands on help in the first hour of the program.
All supplies are provided, but you can bring your own supplies as well!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Wetland Education Pavilion, rain or shine! The Honda Wetland Entrance is 2 miles south of the main entrance.

Leave No Trace: Earth Day Stewards
2026-04-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Come do a scavenger hunt to find what is out of place on a short trail. Learn how to help take care of our environment, plus a fun craft after our walk. Best for ages 6-12.

Sheep on the Farm
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00, 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.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2026-04-19 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.

4-Mile Greenway Hike
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | 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)

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.
