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Cozy up and bring your appetite as we learn how to cook over the campfire! All equipment and food will be provided. Meet at the Tall Pines area of Walnut ...Read More
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2 events,Meet at the Grove Lodge for a deep stretch yoga flow, perfect for all skill levels, at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be indoors, bring your own mat! |
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Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to look for and learn about mosses, lichens, and fungi.
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Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or if you are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn ...Read More |
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Learn about our captive animal ambassadors and how we care for our reptiles and amphibians.
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Adaptive Adventures: Pottery at the Playground! Join us for some pottery fun at the inclusive playground shelter house at Blendon Woods Metro Park! Come create your very own pinch pot ...Read More Join us for a meal around the campfire at Quarry Trails! All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Meet at the lower sled hill parking lot. Use ...Read More |
5 events,Learn how maple syrup is made and the history of this sweet treat. Meet in front of the Farmhouse. Program begins at 1:30.
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Learn how maple syrup is made and the history of this sweet treat. Meet in front of the Farmhouse. Program begins at 1:30. |
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Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.
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Kindness rocks and so do our Metro Parks visitors! Paint a rock to brighten up someone's day with a cute picture or words of encouragement! Take the rocks with you ...Read More
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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 ...Read More |
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Meet at the Park Office Lobby and learn about animal tracks in the Winter and take a 1 mile hike to look for tracks! Use address 2600 Dublin road and ...Read More
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Search for one of our earliest signs of spring on this 2-mile off-trail hike. |
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Wander out to Thoreau Lake to see what ducks are on the pond today. We will look for birds along the way too!
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Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! ...Read More 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. |
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Prairie Oaks Metro Park during our Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have ...Read More Join us for an evening of deep stretch yoga at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be outdoors weather permitting, with an option to be indoors if needed. Meet at ...Read More |
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Take a Fast-Paced hike through the nighttime woods. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.
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Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields under the full moon light. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive. |
4 events,Soar on over to learn all about the fascinating world of vultures, then tag along as we search for these feathered friends in the gardens.
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Hop on our multi use trail to get a BINGO! We will walk around the trail, look at nature, and earn BINGO prizes! This program is geared for ages 2-6, ...Read More Soar on over to learn all about the fascinating world of vultures, then tag along as we search for these feathered friends in the gardens. |
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Learn how to make a backcountry meal over an ultra light stove at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area, all equipment and ingredients provided. 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 ...Read More
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Take a short hike to look for American Woodcocks doing their amazing mating display. Trails may be a mixture of crushed gravel and unimproved. Meet at the Nature Center. Ages ...Read More |
3 events,Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 or 4 miles with limited stops. Natural and gravel surface trails with hills and stairs; moderate pace.
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Come learn about the bison herd at the park, and how these animals are cared for. Ages 8+ for safety reasons. Homeschoolers welcome!
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Take a 1-mile hike to learn about the American Woodcock while we search for them performing their elaborate courtship display. |
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Join us in the banquet room at Blacklick Woods Golf Course to make connections and learn about local disability programs in Franklin County! This free event is designed to connect ...Read More
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Meet the first Saturday of every month for a fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike. Learn about our national bird then go on a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to observe them in the nest. Wear shoes suitable for mud. No pets, please. Meets at Madison ...Read More |
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We'll have a spotting scope to look for and and identify migrating ducks and other birds. Meets at Pickerington Ponds Wood Duck Area, 4150 Bowen Rd, Canal Winchester
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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. |
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Join us for a beginner friendly stretching and strengthening fitness class at The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Yoga mats will not be provided. |
4 events,Learn about salamanders and other amphibians through a story, activity and a craft. Learn about the history of America's national bird then take a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to observe the nesting eagles. Wear shoes suitable for mud. No pets, please. Meets at ...Read More Learn about salamanders and other amphibians through a story, activity and a craft. |
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Join us for an approx. 2-mile hike at the Slate Run Wetlands, 11140 Winchester Road, Ashville OH (note: this is different than the main entrance to the park)
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St. Patrick may have driven the snakes out of Ireland but we have plenty here in Ohio! Come to Spring Hollow Lodge and meet one of our Animal Ambassadors snakes ...Read More 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 ...Read More |
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Join us in celebrating Pi Day Eve with a pie iron sandwich at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead fire pit for ingredients and instruction.
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Celebrate St. Patty's Day with some fun and free archery at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! The program will take place inside the Pro Shop. All equipment provided. Ages 8+
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Let's take a 1-mile interpretive night hike through the wetlands. Trail will be wet, meet at 1378 Darby Creek Dr. |
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Head out to the wetland to search for migrating ducks and song birds. Hike will be ~2.5 miles total and a mix of crushed limestone and dirt trails with rolling ...Read More
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Stop by the Naturalist's Office and participate in a hunt for Leprechauns by hike the Spring Creek Trail. Find 1 Leprechaun per person, return it to the Office and win ...Read More |
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Meet artist of the month, Vicki Murphy, and view her mosaic artwork on display in the Innis House. Join us as we explore fiber arts twice a month during January, February, and March. This is a series of six programs for adults, however, you are free to make ...Read More
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Stop by the Nature Center to make a craft and hike the Buttonbush Trail to search for lost gold coins and green items. |
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park during this month's Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will ...Read More Join us for an evening of deep stretch yoga at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be outdoors weather permitting, with an option to be indoors if needed. Meet at ...Read More |
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Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to collect amphibian traps and learn about how we monitor our vernal pools. Preschoolers can come to Spring Hollow Lodge and learn all about Ohio snakes. Meet one of our Animal Ambassador snakes and make a fun craft.
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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. Stop at ...Read More |
2 events,Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 or 4 miles with limited stops. Natural and gravel surface trails with hills and stairs; moderate pace.
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Take a half-mile hike with a naturalist to collect amphibian traps and see what has been visiting the swamp. |
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Discover a whole new world by joining a naturalist to take a hike out to a vernal pool to learn about this important habitat and discover what lives inside! Ages ...Read More
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What's better than 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. |
8 events,Learn about amphibians through story, activities, and craft. Indoor program best for ages 3-5.
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Listen to a reading of "The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons" by Lina Booth Sweeny and then head to the swamp to look for animals from the ...Read More
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Drop in to the Naturalist's Office and learn how to celebrate the official start of Spring! |
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Drop by the nature center anytime between 1-3pm to enjoy spring crafts, campfire & smores (weather permitting) and other hands-on activities. Fun for the whole family. Meeting location notes- Nature ...Read More
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Howdy Y'all! Come out to the Lower Sled Hill at Quarry Trails Metro Park to learn how to make Cowboy style Campfire Coffee! All ingredients and equipment will be supplied, ...Read More
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Spring is right around the corner! Help us find the small clues that tell us spring is almost here! Grab a scavenger hunt form the Barn Shelter and venture throughout ...Read More |
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Adults only. Let's take a 1-mile hike out to a vernal pool to search for what's living inside. Trail will be muddy and wet. Wet Prairie Access- 1378 Darby Creek ...Read More 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. |
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Join us for candle light yoga at Scioto Grove Metro Park! This class will take place outdoors, weather permitting. There will be an indoor option as well. Meet at The ...Read More |
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It’s spring break and our animal ambassadors couldn't be more excited! Join the animal ambassadors at the shelter to meet them and learn more about these native Ohio animals! This ...Read More Learn about the history of America's national bird then take a 1/2 mile roundtrip gravel path walk to observe nesting eagles through a spotting scope. No pets, please. Meets at ...Read More Learn about the history of America's national bird then take a 1/2 mile roundtrip gravel path walk to observe nesting eagles through a spotting scope. No pets, please. Meets at ...Read More |
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Come check out some furs, feathers and bones at the inclusive playground! Get up close to touch and experience real wildlife items with all your senses! *Adaptive Adventures programs are ...Read More |
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Come out for a fun Nature Center day and help us feed the Living Stream with a naturalist! All ages welcome. 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 ...Read More
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Join us for our Monthly Adventure Book Club! No registration necessary, all adults are welcome. To celebrate women's history month, we will be reading "Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story ...Read More |
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Ever heard a strange MEEEP when you hike in the evenings? Come help us look for the bird with the goofy strut and the infamous call. We will walk along ...Read More |
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Join us for an approx. 2-mile hike at the Slate Run Wetlands, 11140 Winchester Road, Ashville OH (note: this is different than the main entrance to the park)
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Come out for a fun Nature Center day and help us feed the Living Stream with a naturalist! All ages welcome.
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Hike about 2mi off trail behind the lake to search for skunk cabbage and other early spring wildflowers. Prepare for mud. |
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Join a naturalist in a 5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock and Overlook trails. Limited interpretive stops. Trail includes steep hills and uneven ground. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature ...Read More
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Come join us at Spring Hollow Lodge for our first ever Disability Voices, Outdoor Stories Speaker Series! We welcome Nicki Almes! Nicki serves on the board of directors for Open ...Read More
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Take a half-mile hike and learn how you can identify common trees without their leaves. Best for ages 8+. Meet at the Ranger Station. |
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What better way to spend Take A Walk in the Park Day then a hike? Join us for 2-mile hike in the Buckeye Area of Walnut Woods Metro Park. Trail ...Read More |
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Schools out! Drop by the nature center between 11am-12pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering ...Read More |
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Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) will officially open its 21st park, Great Southern Metro Park, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. The new ...Read More |
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