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Join us on an exploratory hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park during this month's Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will ...Read More
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Take a half-mile hike and learn the ins and outs of creating a pollinator garden. Discover what native plants to use and how to get them, all while seeing pollinators ...Read More |
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The Blendon Woods puppets are ready for an adventure! 15-minute show followed by a scavenger hunt. Hop over to Inniswood to discover the amazing adaptations of Ohio’s state frog. 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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Adaptive Adventures: Wheelchair Water Games- Come cool off with summer water fun at our Inclusive Playground at Blendon Woods Metro Park! We will have sponges, spray bottles, a wheelchair "car ...Read More Hop over to Inniswood to discover the amazing adaptations of Ohio’s state frog. 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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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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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills. 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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Paint your worries away with us while you use natural paint to make a masterpiece. Learn about the pigments certain plants, fungi and flowers create and how you can make ...Read More |
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Celebrate the world of insects and more! See insects up close, catch and release bugs, make crafts, learn about moths, visit a beekeeper, explore the OSU Bugmobile (with bugs from ...Read More
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The early bird gets the worm! Join a naturalist to search for birds using binoculars and field guides. Some binoculars will be available to borrow. Trail will be ~1 mile, ...Read More
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Walk through the creek upstream to find some unique geologic features. Wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet. Best for 6+ |
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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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Calling all crocheters! We are hosting another free crochet event! This month we are focusing on the sweetest summer berry - the strawberry! All supplies needed will be provided. No ...Read More |
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Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment and instruction provided. Ages 8+.
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Join instructor, Midge Krause, for an introductory tai chi class. This program is geared for adults, children may participate with adult supervision. |
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Turtles are a popular topic in our park during the summer months. They enjoy sunbathing at the pond, exploring the prairie, and racing through the water! Join us as we ...Read More Join seasonal naturalist/resident fairy princess Isabel to celebrate a fairy good time! Join us for a short hike, storybook reading and other activities. Fairy costumes encouraged. Recommended ages 3-5. Indoor ...Read More Preschoolers can learn about which animals live in Sharon Woods through games, songs and a craft. |
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Hop aboard the tram as we drive through the forests! We will be looking for wildlife and talking about cool facts about the park! We will have rides at 10am, ...Read More
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Join us for a 2-mile hike around Scioto Grove Metro Park, enjoying the park as it changes from evening to night. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area. |
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Touch, Honk and Explore a variety of different machines and equipment used in a variety of organizations. Cedar Ridge Picnic Area, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. |
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Come out and try stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park! First come, first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. ...Read More
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Visitors can stop by to see, touch and explore a variety of Metro Park's truck, tractors and more. |
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Develop your fly fishing skills and catch fish in Clear Creek. Equipment provided. Experience or attendance at the July 12th beginners program is recommended. Meet at the Fern Parking Lot, ...Read More
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Follow a naturalist and discover what is hiding right before your eyes when you stop for a closer look. Learn about fungi, slime molds, insects and more on this 1.25-mile ...Read More
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Take a rugged off trail hike through the ravines at the 100 Acre Wood property to see what we can find. Park along street; 5224 Cambria Way. |
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Join Abby Ditomassi from the Ohio Division of Wildlife as we learn about what snakes live in Ohio during this session of Snakes of Central Ohio. This session will feature ...Read More
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Meet artists of the month, Angela Scavo-Manno and Neal Piek, and view their artwork on display in the Innis House.
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Meet and learn more about these captivating creatures, along with a fun craft to take home. |
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We will be hosting a specialty viewing party of the Perseids Meteor Shower peak! The park gates will open from 2-4am on August 12th. The viewing area will be restricted ...Read More Come out anytime during the listed times 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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Bring a lunch to the park and enjoy the afternoon with some of our naturalists and an animal ambassador! Meet at Cedar Ridge Picnic Area. |
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Take a 5-mile backcountry hike to Winnowing Rock. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep. Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear ...Read More |
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Come out and try stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park! First come, first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. ...Read More
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Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please ...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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Meet at the shelter and come on a 1 mile hike to look for wildflowers. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228 and follow the roadway to the ...Read More
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The tram will make its rounds once again in the evening this month.! We will keep our eyes peeled for dusk and evening activity as we travel through the entire ...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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Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of crayfish, frogs, fish and insects.
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Our final installment for this year’s Science Saturday may blow you away! Join us for Captivating Clouds as you learn how clouds form, the different types of clouds, and what ...Read More |
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Acoustic duo Jesse Michael Barr & Emily Syring will play a wide range of covers: 70s, 80s, 90s Mo-town, Soul, Classics to contemporary Pop/Folk/Alternative. Limited seating provided or bring a ...Read More Ongoing between 10am - 4pm All ages Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals, and life in the 1880s. Ride our open-sided Tram while you learn about Sharon Woods in style! Tram leaves every half-hour and is wheelchair accessible. Tram is free to ride, but children must be accompanied ...Read More |
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**Please note, this hike will start earlier than usual, at 8am instead of 10am** Join us on an exploratory hike at Three Creeks Metro Park during this month's Toddler Adventure ...Read More
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Join us at Scioto Grove Metro Park for free outdoor yoga in the park, perfect for any level! Yoga will take place at The Grove Lodge. We will be outdoors ...Read More |
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Join Joanie Calem, local folk musician, singer/song-writer, and storyteller, for an hour long music and story program. Audience members are welcome to sing or dance along as Joanie takes us ...Read More Preschool Ages 3-6 Program begins at 10am behind the farmhouse. Enjoy a story about farm animals and do a craft. |
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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
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Catch and learn about insects, spiders and other tiny creatures. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
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Join a naturalist and go off the trail along the Mud Run to explore everything from fungi in the woods to flowers in the fields. |
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Celebrate the end of summer with creek fun and popsicles! Wade into the water, search for bugs, and enjoy a sweet treat after your adventure! Wear close-toed shoes. Meet at ...Read More |
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Bring your little quackers to learn all about ducks through activity, song and story. Even meet a live duck!
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Come out to Sharon Woods Metro Park Schrock lake 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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Use a Blacklight to see the hidden colors of the night. A limited number of UV flashlights will be available to borrow. |
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What is Bark Bash? Bark Bash is the dog event of the summer for you and your canine friends! The second annual Bark Bash will take place at Prairie Oaks ...Read More
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Enjoy summer's natural abundance and good company as we go on a roughly 2.5-mile walk through fields and forests with frequent stops along the way to learn about what we ...Read More
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Drop by ready to get wet and muddy while you explore Spring Creek with our Naturalist. Meet at the Natural Play Area and follow the trail to the creek. Shoes ...Read More |
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Meet at the dog park parking lot and come on 1.5 Mile hike to look for birds. Use address 2600 Dublin Road and follow the roadway all the way till ...Read More
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There are good cattails, and there are bad cattails. Come learn how to identify invasive cattails and put them to good use by weaving them into a small basket. This ...Read More Stop by anytime between 1-4pm 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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Join us for a story and some bubble fun as we explore how wind moves bubbles and more.
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Come out to try Stand Up Paddleboarding and enjoy a little sweet treat! SUPs are for ages 10+, both inflatable and hard paddle boards will be available to use, first ...Read More
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Have you ever been interested in paddling on the river, but didn't know where to start? Join us at this free program to learn more about paddling on a river! ...Read More |
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Have any old containers laying around? Bring a plastic container or glass jar and we will decorate it to make it a fun nature themed lantern! All supplies will be ...Read More |
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Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike in the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over ...Read More Come out anytime during the listed times 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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Join us for a free and fun session of Spikeball! This game requires some hand-eye coordination. Learn the basics and become a pro! All instruction and equipment provided. We will ...Read More |
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Learn about prairies through story, activities, and craft. Best for ages 3-5.
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Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30-40min programs are aimed at kids 2-5yrs. Children and their grownups will enjoy books, rhymes, songs and fun while arousing curiosity ...Read More |
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It's our annual butterfly extravaganza! Drop by the nature center 10am-2pm Labor Day Weekend. We will have a daily puppet show, crafts, games, butterfly hunt and even a daily butterfly ...Read More
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Program ongoing between 10am-4pm behind Farmhouse. Visit a display and play a matching game to learn about 19th century occupations and the history of Labor Day. |
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It's our annual butterfly extravaganza! Drop by the nature center 10am-2pm Labor Day Weekend. We will have a daily puppet show, crafts, games, butterfly hunt and even a daily butterfly ...Read More Program ongoing between 10am-4pm behind Farmhouse. Visit a display and play a matching game to learn about 19th century occupations and the history of Labor Day. Stop by anytime between 1-4pm 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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