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Join us for a short hike on the Benua Loop trail! Maps and compasses will be provided for the program, we will hike as far as the group can go ...Read More
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Join us for a cozy cup of hot cocoa and go for a hike at Scioto Grove Metro Park! If you would like to join the staff-led hike, please meet ...Read More |
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Join us for a winter-themed STEM challenge. Create your own mini sled and see how far it can go on our indoor mini slope. Change your design to improve your ...Read More |
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Help us count the birds of Glacier Ridge AND help the Audubon Society collect data for their annual Christmas Bird Count, the longest running citizen science project! Not a skilled ...Read More
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Kick-off the new year with a 1.25-mile guided hike as we search the forest and feeders for winter birds. |
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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills. |
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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. Learn more about ...Read More
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Meet on 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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We'll take a slow off-trail walk with frequent stops to observe and learn about rarely seen parts of the park. Total length will probably be 1 to 2 miles and ...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. Learn more about ...Read More
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Join a naturalist in creating art journals through upcycling, crafting, and collaging! Supplied journals are provided but limited with recommendation of bringing your own. Drop in to the Nature Center ...Read More
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Meander through a forest of pines, oaks and sweetgums on a brisk 2-mile winter walk. The trail is considered easy. Stop by the Buckeye Area (6716 Lithopolis Rd.) by 1pm ...Read More |
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We'll look for and learn about birds in winter as we visit feeders on an easy 3/4 mile walk. Bring binoculars if you'd like and we'll have some to share. ...Read More We'll look for and learn about birds in winter as we visit feeders on an easy 3/4 mile walk. Bring binoculars if you'd like and we'll have some to share. ...Read More Meet at the Grove Lodge for a deep stretch yoga flow, perfect for all skill levels, at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be indoors, bring your own mat! |
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This class will go over trailside bike maintenance, what you should carry for quick repairs, and how to keep your bike in good condition! This class will take place inside ...Read More |
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Warm up in the Innis House with a story and craft focusing on the woodpeckers that live at Inniswood, then take a short hike to search for them. Warm up in the Innis House with a story and craft focusing on the woodpeckers that live at Inniswood, then take a short hike to search for them.
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Adaptive Adventures: Cardinal Count Cardinals like to hang out behind the shelter house at the inclusive playground in Blendon Woods Metro Park!! Come count how many cardinals you can see! ...Read More |
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Learn. Play. Connect. Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, ...Read More |
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The chilly air makes great weather to watch for raptors! Meet the naturalist at the barn shelter to learn fun facts about the raptors of Ohio! Grab a raptor scavenger ...Read More Join us for board games next to a toasty campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Kingfisher Shelter at the Lakes area - use address 2319 Quarry Trails ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Sharon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More
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We'll learn about and look for woodpeckers and other birds on an easy, less than a mile walk. Bring binoculars if you'd like and we'll have some to share. Meets ...Read More
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Join Wild Ones Columbus for their annual native seeds swap. If you have native seeds to share, please label them with the Latin name and common name. The seeds don’t ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Slate Run Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More
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Drop In to the nature center anytime between 10-12 and enjoy coffee or hot cocoa. Learn about backyard birds while watching our feathered friends at the bird feeders. Ages 5+. ...Read More
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Glacier Ridge Metro Park during this week's Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will ...Read More
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Join us for this free and fun DIY activity at Scioto Grove Metro Park! We will be making cleaning spray for yoga mats and other workout equipment. Meet at The ...Read More
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Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga flow at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Perfect for beginners, and those who want a peaceful practice after a long day! Meet at The Grove Lodge ...Read More |
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Conquer the winter blues with a relaxing and mindful naturalist led winter wellness walk. We will be discussing the benefits of being present in nature. Walk/hike will be approx. 2 ...Read More
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Join us for games next to a toasty campfire at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at The Grove lodge! |
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Listen to a story about animals in the winter and make a craft! Listen to a story about animals in the winter and make a craft!
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Join the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America and learn about one of our newest pesky invaders - spotted lanternflies. Learn how to identify and control them, ...Read More |
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Learn. Play. Connect. Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, ...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 Join us for an after dark adventure on this approx. two-mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow on a first come first serve basis. Meet at the ...Read More |
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Learn about different animal homes in Ohio with a naturalist. Listen to a story, take a hike, make a craft and meet some live animals. Dress for both indoor and ...Read More Learn about different animal homes in Ohio with a naturalist. Listen to a story, take a hike, make a craft and meet some live animals. Dress for both indoor and ...Read More
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Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to look for and learn about some winter fungi. |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More
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BRRRRR! It’s cold outside! It’s hard to believe animals stay outside all winter long, and secretly plants are growing in anticipation for spring! Grab a scavenger hunt from the nature ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More
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Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park for a approx. 2-mile hike to watch the sun rise at the park. Trails are mostly paved.
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Enjoy the thrill and fun of GLOW archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro ...Read More |
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Enjoy your day off of school by getting outside and learning a little more about the trees all around us! We will have stations for tree ID, testing your memory, ...Read More
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Stop by to make some “cool” paper snowflakes and explore the beauty of snow crystals. Meet at the Grove Lodge for a deep stretch yoga flow, perfect for all skill levels, at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be indoors, bring your own mat! |
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This class we will be learning about different navigation and communication devices! Meet at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. This class will be indoors. |
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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills. |
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Look for signs of wildlife and play a game while going on a half-mile hike with a naturalist.
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Look for wintering birds in the meadow and forest on a 1.5 mile hike on paved and crushed gravel trails. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them; some ...Read More Look for signs of wildlife and play a game while going on a half-mile hike with a naturalist. |
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Take an easy to moderate 2-mile walk along Big Darby Creek as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the coldest season. Meet at the Sycamore Plains Area at 2009 ...Read More
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Take a lantern-lit 1.5-mile guided hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve while we look for nocturnal wildlife. |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More
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Join drum circle facilitator Iggy Garcia for a freestyle drumming program. Drums and percussion instruments will be available or bring your own. No drumming or musical experience necessary. All are ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More
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Join us at the nature center for a discussion on how animals are adapted to survive the winter, and test your skills to see if you can do the same. ...Read More
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We don't know whether Buckeye Chuck will see his shadow on Groundhog Day, but you can discover how groundhogs and other winter sleepers survive on a 1-mile walk. Meets at ...Read More |
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Hundred Acre Woods during this week's Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have ...Read More
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Interested in joining a running club? Join the Outdoor Adventure Run Clun at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes Area parking lot, in the Kingfisher Shelter. We will ...Read More |
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Join us for board games next to a toasty campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Kingfisher Shelter at the Lakes area - use address 2319 Quarry Trails ...Read More
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Join us for our Monthly Adventure Book Club! No registration necessary, all are welcome. This month's book is "When it All Burns: Fighting Fire in a Transformed World" by Jordan ...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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Learn. Play. Connect. Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, ...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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Visit the Nature Center after hours to see what wildlife visit the feeders for an evening snack in the dark. Cozy up and bring your appetite as we learn how to cook over the campfire! All equipment and food will be provided. Meet at the Tall Pines area of Walnut ...Read More
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Join us as we appreciate the night sky! We will have fun games and activities for kids to help them learn about the night sky in fun and engaging ways. ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Blendon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More
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Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Disc Golf Mart for a special edition, pop-up Disc Golf course at Quarry Trails Metro Park! All skill levels are welcome to join! Learn ...Read More |
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Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Learn more about ...Read More |
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