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Join us for a slow paced walk suitable for your littles! Meet at the arrowhead picnic shelter at Scioto Grove Metro Park, following the walk kiddos will be able to ...Read More
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Join a naturalist & travel back in time to learn about fossils! Then uncover fossils of your own & make a dinosaur fossil to take home and remember your trip ...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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Walk off the Thanksgiving feast with us! We will do a 2 mile walk around the park on the Marsh Hawk Trail. This trail is completely paved! This program is ...Read More Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles. |
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Join us for a fast paced hike through Walnut Woods Metro Park! We will hike approx. 2 miles on paved trails. Meet at the Tall Pines Area, 6833 Richardson Rd, ...Read More Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles. |
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Join us for the winter hike kick-off at Highbanks Metro Park! Grab some hot chocolate and roam around Highbanks to look at the lights, and grab your winter hike card ...Read More
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Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.
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Get some fresh air and exercise on a 3-mile walk through the woods. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport |
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Bring your toddler to Scioto Grove Metro Park for a slow-paced hike through the park! Meet at Arrowhead Picnic Area. Trail is paved and stroller friendly. Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure ...Read More |
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Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! ...Read More |
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Cozy up in the Innis House as we sip some cocoa and discover some of the plants used to make our favorite warm beverages. Cozy up in the Innis House as we sip some cocoa and discover some of the plants used to make our favorite warm beverages.
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Let's check out the night sky and make a star chart to take home. We do not promise a cloudless night, but there will be activities regardless. Meet at the ...Read More |
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Join us for a holiday bike ride around Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Feel free to join if you have your own bike, and register only required if you need to ...Read More 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 |
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Take a self-guided 1/2-mile walk through the woods and fields as luminaries light your way. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and have your winter hike card stamped. Find more ...Read More 
Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk ...Read More Learn about how those in the past were able to put food on their table by playing various hunting and gathering games! Best for ages 3-5. |
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Take a self-guided 1/2-mile walk through the woods and fields as luminaries light your way. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and have your winter hike card stamped. Find more ...Read More 
Take a 2-mile round trip mostly off-trail hike to learn about bald eagles and observe the nest from below. Sometimes we see eagles and sometimes we don't! Dress for off-trail ...Read More
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Learn about different foods that can be used to attract birds to your yard and build a simple bird feeder to take home. |
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Ongoing between 1-3pm All ages Help decorate the farmhouse in Victorian style. String popcorn and make an ornament to take home.
Take a 2-mile round trip mostly off-trail hike to learn about bald eagles and observe the nest from below. Sometimes we see eagles and sometimes we don't! Dress for off-trail ...Read More
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Bring your canine friends 20 pounds or less and join other like-minded pup owners for an afternoon at the dog park. Bring water and a bowl for your pooch. We’ll ...Read More |
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Join our Naturalist for a short hike in the winter woods. Visitors will collect sticks and make their own mini holiday tree. Strollers will not be useable on hiking trail, ...Read More |
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Join us to make toddler-friendly, winter crafts. Be prepared for a little mess-making and a lot of fun.
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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
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! ...Read More |
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Learn how animals prepare for winter through a story, activity and a craft. Learn how animals prepare for winter through a story, activity and a craft.
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Take a 2-mile round trip mostly off-trail hike to learn about bald eagles and observe the nest from below. Sometimes we see eagles and sometimes we don't! Dress for off-trail ...Read More |
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Bring your youngest music lovers to the Highbanks Nature Center to experience a Musical Storytime with ProMusica. This 30-minute nature-themed storytime program will pair stories and music and is tailored ...Read More
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Join us for an interactive classroom style program centered around the Science of Fire Building! Please wear comfortable clothing and avoid wearing hair down/loose fitting clothes. Meet at the arrowhead ...Read More |
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Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk ...Read More 
Enjoy watching the sunset while eating a toasty s'more around a warm campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Basin Parking Lot, all equipment provided. Quarry Trails Metro ...Read More |
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The holiday lights are adorning Homestead all this month! Celebrate the seasonal festivities as we make a craft under the twinkling lights and enjoy hot chocolate. This program is geared ...Read More
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Stop by the Highbanks Nature Center library between the hours of 9am and 11am to participate in the Christmas Bird Count. Learn about the backyard birds of Ohio, citizen science ...Read More
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Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm. Watch the farmers as they clean and prepare the hot ...Read More |
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The holiday lights are adorning Homestead all this month! Celebrate the seasonal festivities as we make a craft under the twinkling lights and enjoy hot chocolate. This program is geared ...Read More
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Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm. Watch the farmers cut meat, make sausage, and render lard ...Read More 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 |
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Bring your toddler to Scioto Grove Metro Park for a slow-paced hike through the park! Meet at Arrowhead Picnic Area. Trail is paved and stroller friendly. Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure ...Read More |
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Learn how insects survive in winter, then dig through leaf litter, turn over logs and shake tree branches to find some.
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Learn about one of our oldest citizen science projects with the story "Bird Count", then make your own binoculars to take outside to count birds like a scientist!
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Mountain lions, porcupines, Scioto madtoms... learn about some of the animals that no longer live in Ohio. |
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Take a closer look at the smaller details of nature with the help of a microscope. Explore insects, fungi, feathers and more from a whole new perspective.
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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
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Program begins a 1:30 pm. Meet in front of the farmhouse. For homeschooling families with children of all ages. Many of our Christmas traditions come from the Victorian Era. Stop ...Read More |
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Homeschoolers can learn the basics of watercolor and paint a winter landscape. Paints will be used, so please dress accordingly. Meets at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St. Westerville, ...Read More |
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Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk ...Read More
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Search for birds and other wildlife and enjoy a view of the high bluffs along the Olentangy River on this 1-mile easy hike. Bring binoculars if you have them. The ...Read More Watch as artist of the month, Nancy Simmons, demonstrates how she uses watercolors and recycled tea bags to create unique works of art that are enhanced by the stain and ...Read More |
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Celebrate the shortest day of the year by watching the sun rise over Schrock Lake. Enjoy a camp fire, snacks and some information about the science and meaning behind this ...Read More
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Enjoy the first day of winter on this 1.5-mile hike through the waterfowl refuge.
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Learn to craft beautiful, unique snowflakes that will add a festive touch to your home and bring some winter magic indoors. |
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Take a 1.25-mile hike to learn about Ohio woodpeckers and search the trails for them.
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Down for an adventure and want to stay caffeinated? Come out to learn how to make campfire coffee! Staff will have all the equipment and ingredients necessary for participants to ...Read More
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Stop by and create some of your favorite crafts this winter using items from nature! |
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Bring your favorite teddy and we'll read some stories about bears as we sip hot cocoa. Bring a cup with a lid.
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Happy Holidays for all! Help celebrate this festive season with native wildlife as we create some gifts for our furry and feathered friends! This program is geared for all ages. ...Read More Walk under the twinkling lights and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate. Use your cellphone to get a picture or two with Bigfoot and the Grinch! |
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It's everything you ever wanted to know about wild turkeys! Drop by the nature center to learn all about November's favorite bird! |
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Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk ...Read More
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Join a naturalist on a 3 mile to the wetland bird blind to look for some ducks! Trail will be a mixture of crushed limestone and dirt. Parts of the ...Read More |
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NEW LOCATION!!! Join us for our Monthly Adventure Book Club! No registration necessary, all are welcome. This months book is "Endurance: Shackelton's Incredible Voyage" by Alfred Lansing. We will meet ...Read More
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Our "Adventure 101" educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions From clothing, to backpacks, sleeping bags, ...Read More
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Experience the peaceful winter forest on this rugged 1.5-mile off-trail hike. Wear sturdy shoes. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. |
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Join us for a bike ride around Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Feel free to join if you have your own bike, and register only required if you need to borrow ...Read More
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Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Learn how fruits, vegetables, and meats were preserved before the days of artificial refrigeration. The smokehouse will be in operation.
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Cozy up and bring your appetite as we learn how to cook over the campfire! We will have a variety of food options and utensils to practice campfire cooking, feel ...Read More |
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Join the naturalist for a 1.5-mile hike to look and listen for owls. The trail is unimproved, ages 8+. Meet at the back of this area near the restrooms and ...Read More |
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Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! ...Read More |
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Start the New Year off by hitting the trails and check Clear Creek off on your Metro Parks Winter Hike card. Choose from a guided 4.5-mile or 7.5-mile hike. Both ...Read More
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Join us on a 1-mile family walk as we look and listen for these hard working birds. Meet at the Confluence, 8465 Alkire Rd.
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Happy New Year! Join us for a fast-paced, staff led Cardio Hike to kick off the new year right! Meet at the Lakes area parking lot at Quarry Trails Metro ...Read More |
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Come on out for a staff-led lantern hike around the lakes at Quarry Trails! Lanterns will be available on a first come first served basis, hike will be approx. 1.5 ...Read More |
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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
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Join like-minded adults who enjoy nature for this 2.5-mile hike to the observation deck with a naturalist. Hike will be on crushed limestone and dress for cold weather. Meeting Location ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm in the Darby ...Read More
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Did you know some fungi can grow in the winter? Join us on a 1.5-mile hike with a naturalist to look for and learn about some winter fungi.
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Our "Adventure 101" educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions Come out and be build some ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm in the Buckeye ...Read More Howdy Y'all! Come out to the Lower Sled Hill at Quarry Trails Metro Park to learn how to make Cowboy style Campfire Coffee! All ingredients and equipment will be supplied, ...Read More |
