Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ ...Read More
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Join other adults on this 1.25-mile hike to search for mushrooms and learn about fungi. |
1 event,Ongoing between 10am-4pm All ages Everyday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do. |
3 events,Ongoing between 10am-4pm All ages Everyday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do.
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Free. Join black belt instructors from Tiger Woo's for a 30 minute Taekwondo lesson on "Respect". This martial arts class instills confidence, builds strength and agility, and develops coordination. No ...Read More Come out and climb at this free program! Meet at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park Climbing wall. All equipment provided. Tennis shoes with good tread recommended. |
7 events,Ongoing between 10am-4pm All ages Everyday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do.
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Explore with and meet some of our very cool animal ambassadors at the Nature Center. This will be 11-12pm.
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Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate the holiday during the day as we make our own fireworks for you to take home. This program is geared for ages 6-9. Meet by ...Read More |
3 events,Ongoing between 10am-4pm All ages Everyday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do.
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Learn all about fireflies and go on a short hike to look for them! Trail will be paved and about 1 mile. Meeting Location Notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area. This ...Read More
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Take a 1-mile hike where you can learn how fireflies communicate with one another and have a chance to communicate with them. Best for ages 6-12. Meet at the Indian ...Read More |
7 events,Join us for a fun morning of running the trails at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park! Loops will be mapped out, feel free to run at your own pace! Meet ...Read More
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Bring your furry friend for a 2.5 mile walk along the greenway trail. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport Ongoing between 10am-4pm All ages Everyday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do. |
4 events,Ongoing between 10am-4pm All ages Everyday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do.
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Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip ...Read More
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Take a 1-mile round-trip hike to our creeking area and use nets and hands to search for critters in the creek. For safety, please wear closed-toed shoes. In case of ...Read More |
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Join a naturalist in the nature center library to learn about Ohio's backyard birds. We'll watch the feeders for cardinals, woodpeckers, and turkeys, and learn all about their diets and ...Read More
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Bring the family to learn about mushrooms and search the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike. |
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Program ongoing 10am-4pm All ages Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm. Hop on over to the gardens to learn all about Ohio’s best jumpers. Geared for ages 8 and younger.
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Take a 1-mile round-trip hike to our creeking area and use nets and hands to search for critters in the creek. For safety, please wear closed-toed shoes or sandals. Best ...Read More |
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Program ongoing 10am-4pm All ages Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm. Hop on over to the gardens to learn all about Ohio’s best jumpers. Geared for ages 8 and younger.
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Take a 2-mile backcountry hike to Witches Hollow. Crossing Clear Creek will be required to access this area; bring a change of shoes. Bring a lunch for a picnic in ...Read More |
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Program ongoing 10am-4pm All ages Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm.
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Meet at the Cedar Ridge Picnic Area's Red Bud Shelter (to the right of the ranger station) to eat lunch and talk about weather, clouds, and what makes storms. 
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+. |
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Learn about summer wildflowers blooming at the park on a 1.5 mile hike Expect a combination of paved and unimproved (dirt) trails. Exact trail will depend upon the wildflowers in ...Read More
Program ongoing 10am-4pm All ages Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm.
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Meet at the Kingfisher Shelter. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228. Go on a 1 mile hike and then enjoy a sweet treat! |
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Program ongoing 10am-4pm All ages Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm.
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Try canoeing, look for critters in a table-top pond, slide down a water slide or get wet in the squirt zone. Three Creeks Metro park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, ...Read More
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Join a naturalist to learn how to connect with the forest in a mindful way. Participants will learn mindfulness techniques to use in their day to day life to keep ...Read More |
7 events,
Program ongoing 10am-4pm All ages Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm.
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Ongoing between 1-3pm Learn how a wood burning stove works and browse through our collection of 19th century cookbooks, while we prepare baked goods. 
Stop by anytime between 1-3pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads, fish, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Creeking supplies provided. Follow signs from ...Read More |
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Come out for a staff led Toddler Hike at Homestead Metro Park! We will be walking on paved trail, so strollers are welcome! We will go as far as the ...Read More
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Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and wade in the water in search of crayfish and other creek critters.
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Enjoy dino themed archery at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the archery range. Free and fun, all equipment provided. Ages 8+. |
6 events,Discover some of Ohio’s best runners and what gets them on the move. Participate in activities to learn more about these speedy animals. Geared for ages 8 and younger. Discover some of Ohio’s best runners and what gets them on the move. Participate in activities to learn more about these speedy animals. Geared for ages 8 and younger.
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Come out and try standup paddle boarding for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. Ages 10+ Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park ...Read More |
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Learn about what animals live over and under the pond through a story, activity and craft. Discover some of Ohio’s best runners and what gets them on the move. Participate in activities to learn more about these speedy animals. Geared for ages 8 and younger. |
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We'll walk about 2-miles, stopping along the way to learn about what we observe. Wear shoes suitable for some muddy areas if we've had recent rain. Meet at Three Creeks ...Read More
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Pack your lunch to munch after an easy, 1.5-mile stroll through the forest. Bring something to drink and a chair or blanket to sit on. Meet at 5280 Cambria Way. ...Read More
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Join a naturalist on a 2-mile hike to search the fields for blooming flowers and the bugs that visit them. |
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Let's explore the Big Darby Creek and meet some of the animals that live there. We will be getting in the water. Closed-toed shoes required: Old tennis shoes work best. ...Read More
Let's explore the Big Darby Creek and meet some of the animals that live there. We will be getting in the water. Closed-toed shoes required: Old tennis shoes work best. ...Read More
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Follow directions to make some nature-themed origami at the Nature Center. Materials provided. |
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Take a guided 3.5 mile dog friendly hike on public and backcountry trails. All dogs are required to be on a leash. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek ...Read More
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Join us for our second installation of Science Saturday summer series! This month we are focusing on water and its properties. Why does water flow together? How does a stream ...Read More
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Celebrate turtles! Drop by for activities, crafts, and to meet our ambassador turtles. |
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Learn how to manage your garden for native plants and pollinators in our classroom before heading outside to view some native prairie and woodland plants.
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Hike 0.5 mile to the creek to search for aquatic critters. Wear shoes that can get wet.
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Bring your canine friend for an easy, 2-mile walk along the Scioto River. Pets must be leashed. Meet at the Hickory Picnic Area close to the restrooms |
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Enjoy the lovely morning air from a Stand Up Paddle Board on the Lake! SUPs are first come, first served, ages 10+. All equipment, life jackets and instruction provided. Come ...Read More
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Join a naturalist on this 1.5-mile hike and go off the trail along the Mud Run to explore everything from fungi in the woods to flowers in the fields. |
5 events,Discover the plants and animals that take flight in the gardens. Participate in activities to learn more about these garden flyers. Geared for ages 8 and younger. Discover the plants and animals that take flight in the gardens. Participate in activities to learn more about these garden flyers. Geared for ages 8 and younger.
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Junior Naturalist- 4 part summer series for ages 8-14. During this series, kids will learn some "naturalist skills". If kids attend 3/5 programs, they can earn a prize. This week, ...Read More |
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Kids and adults of all ages can play in the giant mud pit. Wear old or easily cleaned clothing! Water will be available for basic clean-up. It's probably a good ...Read More Discover the plants and animals that take flight in the gardens. Participate in activities to learn more about these garden flyers. Geared for ages 8 and younger. Discover the plants and animals that take flight in the gardens. Participate in activities to learn more about these garden flyers. Geared for ages 8 and younger. |
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Kids and adults of all ages can play in the giant mud pit. Wear old or easily cleaned clothing! Water will be available for basic clean-up. It's probably a good ...Read More
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Come to our free Try it! SUP program at Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH. All equipment provided. Meet at Lake 1. |
6 events,Program on-going from 10am-4pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house. Afterwards, check out the garden to see what ...Read More
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ ...Read More |
10 events,Join us for a fun morning of running the trails at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park! Loops will be mapped out, feel free to run at your own pace! Meet ...Read More
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Sunshine, Green Leaves, Birds Singing, Summer Breeze! Join a naturalist in a walk identifying some of Darby's signs for summer, then try your hand at some simple nature poetry! Meet ...Read More Program on-going from 10am-4pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house. Afterwards, check out the garden to see what ...Read More |
7 events,Program on-going from 10am-4pm Enjoy the "Growing Vegetable Soup" Story Walk and try to find the stuffed vegetables hidden around the house. Afterwards, check out the garden to see what ...Read More
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Enjoy kayaking on the lakes at Quarry Trails Metro Park. 50+ only, all equipment and instruction provided. The Lake Area parking lot is at 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus, Ohio ...Read More 
Come out anytime during the listed time and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ...Read More |
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Enjoy a hike at Walnut Woods on this slow-paced, stroller friendly Toddler Hike! The trail will be paved, and we will hike as far as we can within the hour. ...Read More
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How would you compete against a grasshopper in the long jump? Learn fun facts about Ohio animals and their abilities as you compete against them and make your way through ...Read More
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+. |
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Spot the colors of the prairie and learn how to identify different prairie wildflowers on this 2-mile walk. Learn about the best wild swimmers and divers around Ohio, including muskrats, frogs, diving beetles, and minks. Participate in games and crafts themed around these swimming and diving animals. Geared ...Read More Learn about the best wild swimmers and divers around Ohio, including muskrats, frogs, diving beetles, and minks. Participate in games and crafts themed around these swimming and diving animals. Geared ...Read More |
3 events,Learn about the best wild swimmers and divers around Ohio, including muskrats, frogs, diving beetles, and minks. Participate in games and crafts themed around these swimming and diving animals. Geared ...Read More Learn about the best wild swimmers and divers around Ohio, including muskrats, frogs, diving beetles, and minks. Participate in games and crafts themed around these swimming and diving animals. Geared ...Read More
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Join us for our Monthly Adventure Book Club! No registration necessary, all are welcome. This months book is "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston. We will ...Read More |
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Hike 2 or 4 mi on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace; some hills and stairs. 
Ongoing between 10am - 4pm All ages Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals, and life in the 1880s.
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Check out some cool nature and try your hand at painting on different mediums. Rocks and paper provided. Ages 6+, meet at the Redbud Shelter, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. |
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Celebrate insects and other small creatures. Learn about bees, make crafts, see live bugs from around the world at the OSU Bugmobile, discover moths and butterflies, learn about pollinators and ...Read More
Ongoing between 10am - 4pm All ages Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals, and life in the 1880s.
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Join us for our final installation of the Science Saturday summer series! This month we are focusing on chemistry and how fun it can be. We will have stations set ...Read More |
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Ongoing between 10am - 4pm All ages Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals, and life in the 1880s.
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Calling all fairy house construction workers! The Blendon Woods fairies are in desperate need of new homes. Collect natural materials to create your own house for fairies or trolls. |
