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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Join us in celebrating Labor Day at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Darby Bend Lakes! We will be paddling around the lake, and bringing equipment for all ages!! Tandem kayaks and ...Read More
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Stop by the shelter house to learn all about the snakes of Ohio! Enjoy fun facts, free ID guides, and meet a few of our ambassador snakes! This program is ...Read More |
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What is metamorphosis? What does nocturnal mean? How do I find moths? All these questions and more will be discussed as we read a short story, engage in a craft, ...Read More Introduce your puppy to the outdoors and hiking in the presence of other dogs and people. Puppies should be fully vaccinated and under 1yr old. Hike will be at a ...Read More |
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Adaptive Adventures: ASL Afternoon Come join us to kick off National Deaf Awareness Month with an afternoon of open play at the inclusive playground at Blendon Woods Metro Park! This ...Read More |
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Join us at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Darby Bend Lakes! We will be paddling around the lake, and bringing equipment for all ages!! Tandem kayaks are available for all ages ...Read More |
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Join other like minded adults for a fast paced fitness hike along gravel and natural surface trails. 2 or 4 mi. Stairs and hills.
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Stop by Schrock Lake for an evening of fishing. We supply the poles & bait, while you try to catch a fish. No fishing licence required, catch-and-release only.
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Let's take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight. |
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Join the hiking club! Meet the first Saturday of every month for a moderately-paced hike and to meet like-minded people.
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Program ongoing between 10am- noon Join us for an opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to explore the farm together and meet the animals. (Nieces/nephews and borrowed grandchildren will work too)
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Test your observation skills along the paved lake trail! See if you can spot all of the critters hidden in the woods. |
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Join Shelly Douglas from Green Columbus as we learn about how trees impact us during this session about tree equity, the impacts of tree canopy on human health, and community-driven ...Read More
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Let's enjoy early autumn with an almost 5-mile hike along the Alum Creek Greenway. We'll get some exercise and make an occasional stop for water or if we see anything ...Read More |
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Take a tram ride to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of aquatic critters. Take a tram ride to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of aquatic critters.
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A blend of cardio and strength training, the activity of rucking is quickly gaining popularity within the fitness community. But what is rucking exactly? Rucking originated in the military, where ...Read More Meet our resident Box Turtle and learn all about how terrific turtles are through games, song, and a fun craft! Meet our resident Box Turtle and learn all about how terrific turtles are through games, song, and a fun craft! |
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Enjoy a reading of "Box Turtle at Long Pond", meet a live turtle and make a turtle craft to take home. |
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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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Learn all about the insects that buzz around the park and go on a short hike to look for them! We'll use nets to catch bugs and magnifying glasses to ...Read More
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Learn about Ohio's reptiles in this special "Back-to-(home)School" program. Meet some of our reptile Animal Ambassadors. |
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Join Yoga instructor, Margaret McCullough from North YMCA, for chair Yoga intended to improve balance and muscle strength through Yoga poses. We will be either seated or standing to do ...Read More
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There are many types of shredders in our ecosystem, join us for an immersive study on some species. Best for adults or ages 12+. |
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Join yoga instructor Cole Herman for a beginner-friendly yoga class. Gently flow between poses, while reducing stress and muscle tension, and increasing balance and flexibility. Dress in comfy layers. Please ...Read More Learn about the epic migration undertaken by monarch butterflies, the perils the face along the way, what you can do you help them on their journey, and watch as we ...Read More
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Take a 2-mile off-trail hike while exploring the secrets of this beautiful forest. Wear sturdy shoes; Steep ravines. |
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Join us for a day of outdoor fun and adventure! With the help of our partners at the Y, we are creating a fun, safe place for people of all ...Read More
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Come for an early morning stroll while looking for September migrating birds and avian residents. Binoculars will be available. Trails are a mix of paved, crushed limestone, boardwalk, and some ...Read More
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Enjoy late 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 ...Read More |
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Scioto Grove 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 Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at ...Read More |
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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 Introduce your puppy to the outdoors and hiking in the presence of other dogs and people. Puppies should be fully vaccinated and under 1yr old. Hike will be at a ...Read More |
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Let's get batty as we learn all about the world’s only flying mammal! We will read a story, have fun with activities, and of course make a beautiful craft This ...Read More
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Join other like minded adults for a fast paced fitness hike along gravel and natural surface trails. 2 or 4 mi. Stairs and hills. Let's get batty as we learn all about the world’s only flying mammal! We will read a story, have fun with activities, and of course make a beautiful craft This ...Read More |
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Walk through the woods in search of nuts, seeds and maybe a fruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio's ecosystems. Includes science and fun! Meets at ...Read More Walk through the woods in search of nuts, seeds and maybe a fruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio's ecosystems. Includes science and fun! Meets at ...Read More
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Celebrate National Mushroom Month by learning about and searching the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike. |
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Scioto Fest will be bigger and better than ever this year. All the fun begins at Scioto Audubon Metro Park at 5pm on Friday, September 19, 2024 with Yappy Hour, ...Read More Learn about monarch butterflies through story, activities, and craft. Best for ages 3-5. Learn about monarch butterflies through story, activities, and craft. Best for ages 3-5.
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Join us in the nature center for a one-hour chamber music performance by Zephyr Chamber Winds. This concert is funded by a Friends of Metro Park Grant and is produced ...Read More |
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Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at ...Read More
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Join us for a guided hike to learn about Ohio's tropical fruit and all of its amazing features! Hike will be on crushed limestone surface with some hills.
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Drop by and learn the basics of campfire building. Learn how to light a fire with matches, flint & steel, and a bow drill. |
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Hike 2, 4 or 5 miles to complete all the trails at Blendon Woods Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at ...Read More Roast marshmallows by the fire and work as a team to build a fort in our natural play area. |
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Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at ...Read More
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Celebrate the fall equinox with us on an after-dark, two mile lantern hike! Lanterns will be available to borrow on a first-come, first served basis. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic ...Read More |
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Go nutty and take a 1-mile walk through the woods in search of nuts, seeds and maybe a fruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio's ecosystems. ...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 Introduce your puppy to the outdoors and hiking in the presence of other dogs and people. Puppies should be fully vaccinated and under 1yr old. Hike will be at a ...Read More |
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Grab your bikes and join a naturalist on a 4-mile ride through the park while we stop to learn about the plants and animals of the park.
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Adaptive Adventures: Afternoon S'more Hour Come join us for a quick afternoon s'more at the inclusive playground! S'mores will be cooked on an accessible fire table with lightweight bamboo sticks ...Read More
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Discover how to use a nature journal to grow your knowledge and deepen your connection with nature. Bring your own sketchbook. |
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Come out to Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park and try out a kayak! Solo, sit in kayaks will be available with a max weight of 275 lbs, ...Read More
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Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30min 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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Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day by stopping by and learning about this real person from Ohio history.
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Join us on a fun hike as we engage all five of our senses! We will learn about different plants and animals that have similar and different senses than our ...Read More |
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Join Metro Parks for an outdoor movie! Movies start at dusk and are free- bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. As part of their welcome to fall event, Highbanks ...Read More
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Join an educator for a walk and discussion focusing on some of the fungi commonly found at Inniswood. Trails are a mix of paved, crushed limestone, boardwalk, and some turf.
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Program on-going between 1-3 All ages Sample heirloom varieties, help press cider, and stir apple butter cooking over an open fire. |
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Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at ...Read More
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Join us for a Minecraft scavenger hunt through the woods. Look for natural objects that are also found in the game. |
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Chestnut Ridge 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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Stop by the Nature Center to learn about local bats, then get crafty and make a bat-themed craft to take home! |
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Come learn about bats and discover what makes these night-flying mammals so important. Come learn about bats and discover what makes these night-flying mammals so important.
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Adaptive Adventures: Fall Craft Hour! Come join us for a fun fall craft at the inclusive playground shelter house at Blendon Woods Metro Park! This craft is for all abilities! ...Read More |
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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 Metro Parks for an outdoor movie! Movies start at dusk and are free- bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. Glacier Ridge Metro Park is screening A Bug's Life. Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills. 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 the hiking club! Meet the first Saturday of every month for a moderate to fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.
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Walk through the woods in search of nuts, seeds and even a fruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio's ecosystems. Fun for kids and adults. Meets ...Read More
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Hike 1.5 mile off-trail to explore the waterfowl refuge. Not stroller friendly. |
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Celebrate the anniversary of Darby Creek becoming a Scenic River. Enjoy seining in the creek, live animals, crafts, archery, and more along the Big Darby Creek. Meet representatives from organizations ...Read More
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Take a 1-mile hike to the creek where you will work with staff to pick up litter and debris. Bring gloves and boots!
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The world around us is filled with clues that point to the presence of native wildlife. Our wild friends might leave behind tracks, chew marks, nests, scales, fur, or feathers! ...Read More |