Ongoing between 1-3pm All ages Help decorate the farmhouse in Victorian style. String popcorn and make an ornament to take home.

Bundle up for a 1-mile hike through the dark winter woods to learn about nature's night shift and the animals that call the park home. This is will a true ...Read More

Join us for a Holiday Hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park! Hike will be approx. 2 miles long. Meet at the Tall Pines area, 6833 Richardson Road, Groveport, OH.

Practice building different tarp shelter structures among the trees at Scioto Grove Metro Park! While building your dream shelter, stop and enjoy a toasty s'more and warm up by the ...Read More

Walk on our paved trail on this 0.8-mile hike for a sensory night hike experience. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Hike to the blinds and beyond to see what ducks are on the lake.

Take a 2-mile mostly off-trail hike to learn about bald eagles and visit their nest site. If we're lucky, we might see an eagle or other wildlife so bring binoculars ...Read More

Join a naturalist for a 1-mile hike learning about conifers and their cones. Trail is crushed limestone with some hills. This program counts as part of the winter hike series. ...Read More

Visit us to learn about these fantastical, frosty flurries! Learn through a short story about snowflakes, then create a chilly craft to take home!

Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga flow at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Perfect for beginners, and those who want a peaceful practice after a long day! Free and fun. Meet at ...Read More

Join naturalist and baker extraordinaire, Shannon, as we sprinkle on the holiday magic with a cookie decorating class that will get you icing like a pro in no time. You'll ...Read More

Warm up inside the holiday-decorated Nature Center with hot cocoa and enjoy fun activities for kids including a holiday themed scavenger hunt. Then, hike on your own along the 1/4 ...Read More

Join us as we walk 2+ miles counting all the birds as part of the nation’s longest running community science bird project. Binoculars provided or bring your own.

Join the longest running citizen science project and help search for birds for the 124th annual National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. No experience necessary. Bring your own binoculars or ...Read More

Hike behind Thoreau lake through the waterfowl refuge.

Learn about our oldest civic science project, then head out to count some birds!

Enjoy a guided, seasonal stroll as the sun sets over the gardens. The walk will conclude as the gardens are being illuminated with Inniswood’s light display.

Join a naturalist on a half-mile hike looking closely at the tiny world beneath our feet and collecting a few items to bring back and look at under microscopes. Hand ...Read More

Walk under the twinkling lights and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Take a family photo taken with “The… The… The… Grinch!” Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby ...Read More

Celebrate the shortest day of the year on a 3-mile backcountry hike to the gorge. Warm up with hot chocolate afterwards. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Wear ...Read More

Meander along the nature trails on a 1.5-mile walk. The trails are considered easy. Stay after the program to enjoy the winter lights. Meet at the Gardens Entrance

Drop by anytime between 1-4pm and create 3 treats that are sure to please your neighborhood wildlife neighbors. Meet at Spring Hollow Lodge. Please note: The lodge is not accessible ...Read More

Come to the Nature Center and create ornaments made with materials that you can find outside.

Let's take a short walk to learn about owls and try to find one in our woods. Meet at the Indian Ridge Picnic Area (2705 Darby Creek Drive)

Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

Enjoy a hike through Scioto Grove Metro Park this holiday season! Hike will be approx. 2-miles, meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area.

Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and ...Read More

Drop by this indoor program anytime between 10am-2pm to help us ring in the upcoming New Year with games, crafts and other fun activities. We'll even practice counting down to ...Read More

Take a 2-mile hike and join the naturalist to help count birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count.

Did you know some fungi grow in winter? Go on a 1.5-mile hike with a naturalist to look for and learn about winter fungi and try a sample of an ...Read More

Ongoing from 1-3pm. All ages. Learn how fruits, vegetables, and meats were preserved before the days of artificial refrigeration. The smokehouse. will be operating.