In collaboration with COSI, join us for a fun and interactive citizen science program! Using iNaturalist, we’ll observe Glacier Ridge’s biodiversity on a guided hike.
Join us for a potluck breakfast at the picnic shelter then go bird watching after. Beginners to experts are welcome to participate and we'll have some loaner binoculars available. If ...Read More
A two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music, kids’ & youth programming, and 30+ music workshops (all levels). Saturday, May 6 - ...Read More
Last day of the two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music. Activities include drum circle, kid programming, music workshops, a Festival Store, ...Read More
Join us for a stroll on our half-mile Boardwalk Trail as we learn to identify spring wildflowers.
Join photographers of all skill levels as we share tips and photograph spring wildflowers and migrating birds.
Enjoy the sunset at beautiful Glacier Ridge Metro Park on this approx. 6-mile bike ride! No equipment will be provided, please bring your own bike and helmet. We will meet ...Read More
Join us for 45 min of relaxing outdoor yoga. All levels of experience welcome! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and a block if you have one. Meet behind the ranger ...Read More
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight ...Read More
Take a 3-mile guided off-trail hike at the wetland to explore this part of the park that is usually closed to visitors. Please bring binoculars if you own them. Trail ...Read More
Take a 2-mile hike to look for warblers, orioles, tanagers, and other colorful birds. Learn how to use eBird to keep a list of what birds you see and hear. ...Read More
Come out for a Free and Fun Fast Paced 3 mile hike at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Meet at Prairie View Picnic Area at the Main Entrance, 3225 Plain City ...Read More
Whether you're new to climbing, or have tried it before, join us at Try it! Rock Climbing for a fun and free program! All equipment and instruction provided. Tennis shoes ...Read More
Join other like minded adults on a fast paced hike through the park. Choose to hike 2 or 4 miles.
Join us for an evening around the campfire filled with sticky, fun campfire desserts and good conversation between staff and visitors alike! Meet at the Ranger Station 1775 Darby Creek ...Read More
Join Valerie Libbey with the North American Pawpaw Growers Association for an in-depth session focusing on germinating seeds, hand pollinating flowers, and other resources (where to get trees!) This program ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a mile hike around riverbluff to listen and look for birds. Terrain will be moderate, but probably muddy. This hike will go on rain or shine, ...Read More
Navigate several muddy obstacles on a 1.5-mile adventure. Obstacles are a little challenging and a lotta mud but a whole lot more FUN than RUN. Perfect for mud-loving children, adults ...Read More
Navigate several muddy obstacles on a 1.5-mile adventure. Obstacles are a little challenging and a lotta mud but a whole lot more FUN than RUN. Perfect for mud-loving children, adults ...Read More
Hike about .5 mil to the creek to look for critters under the rocks. Wear shoes that can get wet.
Join a naturalist for a relaxing evening stroll on the Scenic River Trail to observe and learn about our May blooming wildflowers. Meet in Big Meadows picnic area next to ...Read More
Come out to the new Quarry Trails Metro Park and try out a kayak! Solo, sit in kayaks will be available with a max weight of 275 lbs, and are ...Read More
Join the naturalist for an off-trail hike! Meet by the shelter house, located by the restrooms and flagpole.
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight ...Read More
Drop by between 10am-12pm to go fishing in Schrock Lake. Learn how to cast, bait a hook and then try to reel in a big one! Bring your own pole ...Read More
Experience the backcountry on a 7-mile adventure hike. Participants should be able to keep a moderate pace and have experience hiking over difficult terrain. Long pants are recommended. The hike ...Read More
Come out to the new Quarry Trails Metro Park and try out a kayak! Solo, sit in kayaks will be available with a max weight of 275 lbs, and are ...Read More
Enjoy the lakes from a canoe or kayak on Memorial Day! Canoes are open to all ages with a minimum of one adult per canoe. Solo, sit-in kayaks provided, open ...Read More
Explore the Big Darby Creek with the naturalists! Follow the signs from the ranger station at Cedar Ridge down to the creek and join us anytime between 12am - 4pm ...Read More
Enjoy a tasty s'more while channeling your inner Bob Ross with chalk at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Meet at the climbing wall. Free and fun! Chalk and s'more supplies provided.