Drop In: Milk Carton Birdhouse Craft
2024-09-14 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Stop by the Highbanks Nature Center between 2:00 and 5:00 to craft your own upcycled milk jug birdhouse and learn about the nesting habits of local birds. You’ll get to take your birdhouse home to hang in your own backyard! Instructions and a limited amount of
supplies will be provided.
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.

5-Mile Hike On The Greenway
2024-09-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Let’s enjoy early autumn with an almost 5-mile hike along the Alum Creek Greenway. We’ll get some exercise and make an occasional stop for water or if we see anything interesting. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meets at the Three Creeks Heron Pond Area bulletin board, 3400 Williams Rd.

Family Creeking
2024-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join the naturalists at the creek to see what aquatic life we can find. Wear close toes shoes.

Meet the Animals of Homestead
2024-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Come meet the ambassador animals that live at Homestead! We will learn everything about these Ohio animals from what they eat to how they outsmart the other animals that call Ohio home.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Backpacking Series: Week 4- Clothing & Foot Care
2024-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is NOT required – however the overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least one class. Each weeks topic will have two dates to choose from in that week so participants can pick the day that works best for them to attend, you don’t need to attend both dates in the week. Meet at Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park
This week we will be discussing everything clothing and footwear! From layers to the best types of fabric to wear, as well as blister prevention. Please come with any questions you have about trail clothing gear
Fall Backpacking Series:
Week 1: 4 Essentials & Site Selection
Week 2: Water & Waste
Week 3: Fuel, Fire & Food
Week 4: Clothing & Foot Care
Week 5: Prep, Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Week 6: Shakedown Hike!

For Kids: Animal Olympics
2024-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Have you got what it takes to become a Highbanks Gold Medalist? Find out as we take part in a series of physical challenges and compare our results to park wildlife! Ages 5+
Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park-Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located near the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, a sign will be on the right side saying “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin board/playground area

Doe'nt Miss
2024-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about the life history of deer, and get a chance to practice some archery and atlatl throwing at a Deer Camp! Ages 12+. Meet at the Nature Center Overflow Lot.

Fairy House Building
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | 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!

Backpacking Series: Week 5- Prep, Safety & Outdoor Ethics
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is NOT required – however the overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least one class. Each weeks topic will have two dates to choose from in that week so participants can pick the day that works best for them to attend, you don’t need to attend both dates in the week. Meet at Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park
This week we will be discussing Leave No Trace principles, body preparation for the trail and much more! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Fall Backpacking Series:
Week 1: 4 Essentials & Site Selection
Week 2: Water & Waste
Week 3: Fuel, Fire & Food
Week 4: Clothing & Foot Care
Week 5: Prep, Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Week 6: Shakedown Hike!

Full Moon Family Hike
2024-09-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a hike through the nighttime woods and moonlit fields on an easy, 1 mile guided hike that ends at Schrock Lake.

Fast Paced Full Moon Hike
2024-09-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a brisk 2.8 mile hike through nighttime woods and moonlit fields with no stops. Not recommended for young children.

Preschool: Hey Little Ant
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Get the real scoop on ant life through literature, activities and crafts, and go an an ant safari!

For Adults 50+: Nature of Nuts
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Go nutty and take a 1-mile walk through the woods in search of nuts, seeds, and maybe a fruit or two while discovering their roles in Ohio’s ecosystems. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Try It! Archery
2024-09-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy free and fun archery at the range! All equipment and instruction are provided. Open to ages 8+. Meet at the archery range at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Pawpaw Prowl
2024-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about Ohio’s official native fruit and try a sample on this 1.25-mile hike.

Full Moon Hike
2024-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Homeschoolers: Goin' Nutty!
2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Walk through the woods in search of nuts, seeds and maybe a fruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio’s ecosystems. Includes science and fun! Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Preschool: Life of a Seed
2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Preschool is back in session! Join us for a fun lesson focused on the life of a seed. Where do seeds come from? How far do they travel? How do seeds grow? Learn all this and more during our program along with a story, a craft, and a short hike.
This program is geared for ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Homeschoolers: Fall Fungi
2024-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate National Mushroom Month by learning about and searching the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike.

For Families: Bug Safari
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Borrow a hand lens and explore the gardens with the educators as we search for insects.

Wednesday Evening Fitness Hike
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Harvest Full Moon Hike
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet in the Kingfisher Shelter Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228. Come on a 1.5 mile full moon hike.

Kids Crafts - Trees are Terrific
2024-09-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Kids of all ages and their adults can join us for a short Tree ID hike where we will learn the names of some common trees. Afterwards we will do a fun tree-themed craft. If you don’t want to hike, you can stop by the shelterhouse anytime until 2:00 and make the craft.

Land HO-mestead!
2024-09-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Ahoy, matey! Celebrate ye favorite holiday – Talk Like a Pirate Day – with the crew at Homestead Metro Park! Sing a chantey, venture out on hunt for booty, and brush up on ye pirate lingo. Don’t be a landlubber and party like a pirate with us!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

For Adults: Nature Journals
2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring your own journal and discover how to use it to grow your knowledge and deepen your connection with nature.

For Adults 50+: Dog Park Gathering
2024-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Bring your canine friends and join other like-minded pup owners for an evening at the dog park. We’ll have refreshments for people and treats for dogs. Bring water and a bowl for your pooch. Please follow all posted dog park rules.
Meet in the Millstone Area at the back of the park

For Adults 50+: Off The Beaten Path at Camp Starview
2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Slate Run Day Camp, 9631 Neiswander Road, Ashville, Ohio, 43103
Hike 2-miles through ravines and over creek beds on an unimproved, dirt, grass and gravel trail. Be prepared, we may get a little wet and muddy on this moderate to difficult trail. Bring water as there is no potable water available.
Meet at Camp Starview at 9631 Neiswander Rd., Ashville 43103

Parade of BIRD Homes
2024-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
It’s a showcase of the finest in bird-home building! Drop by the Nature center any time to learn about quality house building, how to attract residents, and who your new tenants might be.
