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Enjoy the fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.
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Join us for a lovely fall hike through the trails at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Enjoy the start of central Ohio's fall foliage. Meet at Darby Bend Lakes, Lake 1 ...Read More |
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Using a simple key, students will learn the basic skills of tree identification and get tips for starting a leaf collection. Program is for school-age kids but younger siblings are ...Read More |
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Join Metro Parks at Scioto Audubon Metro Park for a FREE screening of The Big Year. Movies start at dark. Bring a chair or blanket and join us on the ...Read More
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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills. |
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Celebrate everything that makes our creek great! Talk to many of our partnered organizations for tables of fun. All activities are free. Location: Indian Ridge Picnic Area, 2705 Darby Creek ...Read More 
Take a guided 1-mile hike on the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve trail in search of Autumn color. The trail is stroller-friendly. Sorry, sorry no dogs are allowed on this ...Read More 
Enjoy the fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center. |
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There has been a crime and we need your detective skills to solve it! Help us solve some mysteries at Glacier Ridge by gathering evidence and putting the clues together. ...Read More
Enjoy the fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.
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Join the Greater Columbus Dahlia Society to learn how to save your dahlia tubers for another year of blooms. |
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Kick off "Fat Squirrel Week" by stopping by the Naturalist's Office and picking up a Scavenger Hunt sheet. After your hike, bring the finished sheet back and win a prize. ...Read More |
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Program ongoing from 10am-4pm Play a game of "I Spy" as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do. |
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Program ongoing from 10am-4pm Play a game of "I Spy" as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do. Using a simple key, students will learn the basic skills of tree identification and get tips for starting a leaf collection. Program is for school-age kids but younger siblings are ...Read More
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Join us for a staff led lantern hike through the Tall Pines area of Walnut Woods Metro park. Limited Number of jar lanterns will be available at a first come ...Read More |
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Program ongoing from 10am-4pm Play a game of "I Spy" as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do.
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Join our Naturalist as she takes homeschool groups on a Tree ID hike, teaches about the live cycle of trees, and leads an experiment to learn why leaves change color.
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Program ongoing from 10am-4pm Play a game of "I Spy" as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do. 
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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Join us at Slate Run Metro Park for hayrides, pumpkins, crafts, archery, s'mores and more! Slate Run Living Historical Farm will be there with 1880s games, food trucks will be ...Read More
Program ongoing from 10am-4pm Play a game of "I Spy" as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do.
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Get your walking boots on and join us for a 4-mile off-trail hike to visit some of our parks hidden pioneer cemeteries and an Adena Mound. Meet us at Little ...Read More |
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Help us celebrate the 2024 Metro Parks GeoTrail with snacks, prizes and stories from the GeoTrail. Geocoin winners can come and collect their limited edition 2024 Metro Parks GeoCoin. Plus, ...Read More
Program ongoing from 10am-4pm Play a game of "I Spy" as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do.
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There has been a crime and we need your detective skills to solve it! Help us solve some mysteries at Homestead by gathering evidence and putting the clues together. Can ...Read More |
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Calling all Jr Princesses who love their outfits, let's take a magical 1-mile paved walk exploring our enchanted forest. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
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Join us for a staff led run on the trails at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! This will be a self paced run, so feel free to keep up at whatever ...Read More |
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Learn about mammals, their skulls and how to use a dichotomous key to identify them. Learn about mammals, their skulls and how to use a dichotomous key to identify them. We need your help! Stop by to carve a pumpkin or two for our October 18th "Pumpkin Walk Around The Pond." We'll provide the pumpkins and have some carving tools ...Read More |
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We need your help! Stop by to carve a pumpkin or two for our October 18th "Pumpkin Walk Around The Pond." We'll provide the pumpkins and have some carving tools ...Read More 
Can you figure out what animal was here without seeing them? Join us as we learn how to find and identify different animal tracks! We will read a short story, ...Read More
Can you figure out what animal was here without seeing them? Join us as we learn how to find and identify different animal tracks! We will read a short story, ...Read More |
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Fun for you and your canine best friend! We'll have food trucks and a costume contest!
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Join ODNR geologist Mohammad Fakhari on a hike to learn about the formation of unique geological features of the park. Program will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. ...Read More We need your help! Stop by to carve a pumpkin or two for our October 18th "Pumpkin Walk Around The Pond." We'll provide the pumpkins and have some carving tools ...Read More |
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Take an easy 1/2 mile walk around Turtle Pond to look at the pumpkins and pick up treats at stops along the way. Costume wearing is encouraged! Three Creeks Metro ...Read More Learn about "not so scary" nocturnal animals through story, activities, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5. Learn about "not so scary" nocturnal animals through story, activities, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5. |
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Celebrate the season with our annual fall festival, RidgeFest. We have partnered with local organizations to celebrate the uniqueness of Glacier Ridge. Join us for a fun day filled with ...Read More
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Get your walking boots on and join us for a 4-mile off-trail hike to visit some of our parks hidden pioneer cemeteries and an Adena Mound. Meet us at Little ...Read More |
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Suitable for Girl scout Juniors or Webelo Scouts. We will use one of Ohio's declining species, the box turtle to talk about the importance of habitat, what it means to ...Read More
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Explore the fall forest and learn about how some animals became associated with Halloween. Discover some facts that reveal these animals aren't so spooky after all.
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Take a 2 mile hike and learn about trees and their pretty colors! Meet at the Little Darby Picnic Area, 3711 Gardner Rd. |
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Dress up in your favorite costume and explore Scioto Grove Metro Park! We will hike on stroller accessible trails, and go as far as the group is able to walk ...Read More |
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Discover the different types of camouflage and learn about animals with this incredible adaptation. Dressing up in camouflage of your own is encouraged!
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Join us for a ride around Quarry Trails Metro Park! If you have your own bike and equipment, you do not need to register. We have a few adult bikes ...Read More |
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Program begins at 10am. Meet behind the farmhouse. Parents and siblings are welcome. Enjoy a fall story and a craft.
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Hike 4-miles through fields and forests to Buzzard's Roost. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 ...Read More |
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Ongoing between 10 am-4pm. See a display of some of the many varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds available in the 1880s.
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Sing along or just sit back and relax as you tune in to the acoustic stylings of musician David Smith. David plays and sings rock songs of the 60’s, 70’s, ...Read More |
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Ongoing between 10 am-4pm. See a display of some of the many varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds available in the 1880s.
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Take a 1-mile hike and look for some forest birds. Ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Meet at Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 ...Read More
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Enjoy this fun and free compass game at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area for equipment and instruction. |
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Step into the enchanted Blacklick Woods where everything comes to life. Voyage through the different realms searching for different creatures to earn your candy prize. Costumes are encouraged!
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Enjoy a beautiful sunrise over Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Meet at the Lake 1 shelter house, and enjoy an approx. 2-mile hike around the lakes. 2755 ...Read More
Ongoing between 10 am-4pm. See a display of some of the many varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds available in the 1880s. |
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People aren’t the only ones who can celebrate Halloween! Bring your pups in their best costumes for a fun filled party just for them! This program is geared for all ...Read More |
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Enjoy a lantern illuminated hike through the Tall Pines area at Walnut Woods Metro Park! Wear your best costume and plan to hike approx. 2 miles! Use address 6833 Richardson ...Read More |
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Wear your costume for some fall fun at Blendon Woods Nature Center! We will have games, crafts, and seasonal activities. Learn about these not-so-scary 8-legged creatures through a story, craft and games. The program happens at 10am and 1pm Learn about these not-so-scary 8-legged creatures through a story, craft and games. The program happens at 10am and 1pm |
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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
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Back and sweeter than ever, join naturalist and baking expert, Shannon, with a cookie decorating class that will get you icing like a pro in no time. Just in time ...Read More |
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Hike 1.5 mile off-trail to explore the waterfowl refuge. Not stroller friendly.
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Learn about all the parts of the bison that help them survive. This program includes a craft and a short hike to see the bison in their pasture! Great for ...Read More
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BISON! Celebrate our national mammal, and a much loved part of our park! Enjoy crafts, games and snacks. Join us for a bison hike @1pm. |
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A night of astronomy hosted by Community Enrichment Through Astronomy; an OSU student organization dedicated to making amateur astronomy accessible for everyone in the Greater Columbus area. As Star Party ...Read More
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Ongoing between 1-3pm At the farmhouse All ages Watch or help as we mend, do handiwork, and use the treadle sewing machine.
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Learn what plants will attract butterflies to your yard and how to start some butterfly friendly natives with an easy DIY greenhouse. Bring a clean clear milk jug. |
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