Talking With Fireflies
2024-06-16 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 1-mile hike and learn how fireflies communicate with one another. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Meet the Animals
2024-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Meet some of the reptiles and amphibians that live in the park. 45 minute, outdoor presentation with live animals. Meet in the hammock nook, on the left-hand side before you reach the Nature Center. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Nature Kids: Who's Under Where?
2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist for a half-mile hike of searching under rocks and logs to find worms, salamanders, spiders and other critters.

Summer Children's Programs: Flyers
2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Discover the plants and animals that take flight in the gardens. Participate in activities to learn more about these garden flyers. Geared for ages 8 and younger.

Morning SUP
2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy the lovely morning air from a Stand Up Paddle Board on the Lake! SUPs are first come, first served, ages 10+. All equipment, life jackets and instruction provided. Come out to this free and fun program!!
Darby Bend Lakes, Prairie Oaks Metro Park Lake 1
2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Try it! Kayaking
2024-06-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out anytime during the listed time and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for participants of all ages, with an adult, on a first come first serve basis. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun!
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area 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.

Firefly Fun
2024-06-19 21:00 - 22:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about fireflies on a short walk as you catch and release these amazing insects.

Summer Solstice Hike
2024-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Celebrate the longest day of the year on a 4-mile backcountry hike. Be prepared for elevation gain. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

First Day of Summer Party!
2024-06-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
It’s officially summer! Schools out and there’s lots to do at the parks. Join us for an afternoon full of sun, water sports, animal encounters, games, and lots more!
This program is for all ages. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!

PreK on the Pond
2024-06-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Hop over to the nature center and park on a lily pad to learn about some of our slow pond friends. Best for ages 3-5.

Storytime
2024-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Introduce your little one to nature through stories, songs, and large motor activities.

Click Clack Moo
2024-06-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing from 11am-3pm
Enjoy the Click, Clack, Moo Story Walk and try to find the stuffed animals hidden around the house. Afterwards, visit with the real animals.

Fly Fishing 101
2024-06-21 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Full Moon Hike
2024-06-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

Strawberry Full Moon Hike
2024-06-21 21:00 - 22:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet in the Lake parking lot. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive. Come grab some strawberries and go for a 2 mile hike!

Pride Climb
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us at Scioto Audubon Climbing Wall for Pride Climb! Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure will be at the wall providing climbing equipment, belayers, and instruction! Closed toed shoes are recommended. Free and fun climbing program!
Take a break from climbing to visit one of the many LGBTQ+ community groups and vendor tables that will be down next to the climbing wall. Yard style games will be setup in the grass for participants to enjoy.
Vendors and booths representing the LGBTQ+ community will be present for the duration of the event.

Pollinator Garden Open House
2024-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for our pollinator garden open house. We will highlight the many ways the Pollinator Garden serves pollinators. Enjoy family-friendly activities and the opportunity to view some of our native pollinators.

Bats By The Pond
2024-06-22 20:30 - 21:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Discover cool facts about our remarkable bats then gather by the pond as we watch them emerge at sunset to feed on insects and listen to their calls with our special bat detectors. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Lantern Hike
2024-06-22 20:30 - 22:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Lanterns and the full moon will guide us on this 4-mile hike along public trails. Be prepared for elevation gain. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot, 23833 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge

For Adults: Exploring Woodland Plants
2024-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Want to learn more about Ohio’s common woodland plants? Join us for a casual hike exploring some of Blendon’s fascinating flora. Hike will be about 1.5 miles with some hills and stairs.

Summer Tree ID Walk
2024-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Enjoy the shade of trees as you learn to identify them from their leaves on an easy 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

For Adults 50+: Leather Craft and Campfire
2024-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Design your own leather bookmark or keychain and enjoy a s’more over the open fire.
Meet at the Millstone Shelter.

Toddler Hike
2024-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Come out for a staff led Toddler Hike at Homestead Metro Park! We will be walking on paved trail, so strollers are welcome! We will go as far as the group can within the hour. Meet at the nature center parking lot.

Orienteering For Kids!
2024-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Orienteering is an outdoor sport that mixes adventure with the serenity of nature! This program will cover the basics of orienteering, an overview of the equipment used as well as a real world orienteering practice on the trails! Meet at the Shelter House in the back of the park, equipment and instruction are free!
