Search for hidden animals hidden throughout the park and learn about camouflage. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.
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2 events,Search for hidden animals hidden throughout the park and learn about camouflage. This program is geared for children ages 3-5. |
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Learn how to use binoculars, use ID books and have fun as you look for birds. We have a limited supply of loaner binoculars but bring your own if you ...Read More |
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Become a citizen scientist, and join the park Naturalists as we explore a State Nature Preserve and sample aquatic life. We’ll teach you how to use the free app iNaturalist ...Read More |
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Join the naturalist for a fun and interactive citizen science program! Using iNaturalist, we’ll observe Glacier Ridge’s biodiversity on a guided hike. We will be partnering with COSI for this ...Read More |
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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 
Two day event celebrating folk music! https://www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/festival.html Saturday May 4 1030-530pm Festival & activities 7-930pm- Arcadian Wild Concert A two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array ...Read More
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Bring your coffee and join other moms on this half-mile hike while using the Five Common Topics to prompt discussion. |
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Two day event celebrating folk music! https://www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/festival.html Saturday May 4 1030-530pm Festival & activities 7-930pm- Arcadian Wild Concert A two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array ...Read More 
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike as we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.
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Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 miles along the Spring Creek Trail with limited stops. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board. |
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Bring your own gloves or borrow ours to clear invasives and help our native woodland plants. Plan to stay as long or short as you like! |
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Learn how to use binoculars, use ID books and have fun as you look for birds. We have a limited supply of loaner binoculars but bring your own if you ...Read More
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Celebrate the beautiful spring flowers by reading a story, planting some seeds, and creating blooming flowers! This program is geared for ages 2-3. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or ...Read More
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Discover the many ways wildlife hides in nature and take a walk to look for camouflaged animals. |
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Enjoy an easy 1-mile walk with plenty of stops to observe and learn about residential and migrating birds. We will have some loaner binoculars available but bring your own if ...Read More
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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. |
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Celebrate Mother's Day by treating your parent, or parental figure to a free and fun archery program! All equipment and basic instruction provided. Meet at the Scioto Grove Archery range! ...Read More |
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Embark on a 1.5-mile hike as we search for nocturnal animals and explore your senses in the dark. |
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Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all archers! The King and Queen have called for a competition of their finest archers to compete in an archery competition on May 11th from ...Read More
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Program begins at 10am. Meet in front of the farmhouse. Join us for a stroll around the farm to learn about our heritage breeds of livestock and their role on ...Read More
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Look for migrating spring warblers on a 1.5 mile hike . All experience levels welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Trail ...Read More |
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Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike as we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.
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Celebrate the people who make the world go round: moms! We will have a craft table set up at the barn shelter to make a gift to say thanks for ...Read More |
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Join us at the Scioto Grove Metro Park Archery Range for a fun, free day of archery! All equipment provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to ...Read More |
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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 
Program on-going from 11am-3pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house.
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Meet at the Dog Park Parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd Columbus Oh 43228 and follow the sign back to the dog park. Learn about salamanders and take a ...Read More |
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Bring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.
Program on-going from 11am-3pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house.
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Ongoing from 1-3pm. Learn about the preservation of antique plant varieties and help plant the garden, weather permitting. |
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Take a 2-mile hike to look for migratory birds. Trail will be unimproved and hilly in areas. All experience levels welcome. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Ages 18+. ...Read More
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Join fellow beginner birders and learn the basic backyard birds from inside the nature center. Then take your knowledge outside and look for birds on a half-mile hike. Limited supply ...Read More
Program on-going from 11am-3pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house. |
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Get ready for paddling season with this on-land course designed to teach you the basics of being on the water! We will go over water safety, proper paddle technique, and ...Read More |
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Birds make all kinds of songs, and you will too! We will learn about some common birds, listen to their songs, and make our own bird call maker. Once we ...Read More |
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Learn about the small creatures that make their homes in ponds and wetlands. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport 
Learn about birds and birdwatching through stories, an activity and crafts.
Learn about birds and birdwatching through stories, an activity and crafts. |
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Explore 2-miles of fields and trails along the Multi-purpose Trail looking for butterflies while helping a naturalist with a butterfly survey. Butterfly knowledge or identification skills are not necessary.
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Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.
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Join us for a 2 mile hike of Glacier Ridge during the full moon! We will have red lights for those that need them, but please no bright lights! This ...Read More |
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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
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Learn about the incredible journey made by these tiny birds through literature , activities and craft.
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Join us as we learn tools and tips to help rejuvenate our minds and bodies with the help of the natural world. |
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Join park staff for a fast paced hike through Walnut Woods Metro Park! Meet at the Tall Pines parking area at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Hike will be approx. 3 ...Read More
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Join a naturalist in some good ol’ nature therapy! Feel free to bring something to sit on that’s easy to carry as we take a short hike and practice some ...Read More
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Meet some of our animals ambassadors and learn about their important job at the Nature Center |
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Warblers, Woodpeckers, Wailing Turkeys? Who's around? Let's look for them together on a 2 mile birding hike. All experience levels welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Limited supply ...Read More Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond. |
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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 Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.
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Drop by the nature center between 1-2pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. ...Read More |
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Calling all future naturalists! Go behind-the-scenes as we feed the animal ambassadors, hike and explore the trails, and learn what a naturalist does. |
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Get wet on this rugged adventure hiking in the ravine. Climb over logs, navigate between rocks and enjoy the scenery. Water depth will vary from inches to several feet depending ...Read More
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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 |
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Bring lunch and something to drink and join us for a fun-filled day of archery, kayaking and fishing. All equipment is provided. Meet at Darby Bend Lakes at the first ...Read More
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Join the naturalist on a 4-mile hike while we note seasonal changes happening along the way. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. |
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Join a naturalist in some good ol’ nature therapy! Feel free to bring something to sit on that’s easy to carry as we take a short hike and practice some ...Read More
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Find several geocaches while exploring the forest. Sign up for a free account on geocaching.com before the program. Be prepared for mud. |
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Ongoing from 1-3pm. Watch the farmhands and horses make hay. Weather permitting.
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Join the Inniswood Garden Society for their annual meeting. Dianne Kadonaga, owner of Sunny Glen Garden, will present "Become the King and Queen of Green: Gardening Your Way to a ...Read More
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Explore the NPA with a naturalist! We'll have tools to borrow and suggestions for how to have fun! |
