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What better way to spend Take A Walk in the Park Day then a hike? Join us for 2-mile hike in the Buckeye Area of Walnut Woods Metro Park. Trail ...Read More
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Schools out! Drop by the nature center between 11am-12pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering ...Read More |
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Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) will officially open its 21st park, Great Southern Metro Park, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. The new ...Read More
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Enjoy spring break on this 1-mile hike while we search for early signs of spring. |
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Let's make some chalk animal tracks leading visitors to our nature center. Drop by anytime between 9-4pm for supplies.
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Stop by the Nature Center to pick up a scavenger hunt and then search the trails with a list of items to photograph. Once you've captured them all, return to ...Read More |
5 events,Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
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It’s spring break and our animal ambassadors couldn't be more excited! Join the animal ambassadors at the shelter to meet them and learn more about these native Ohio animals! This ...Read More
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Create rainbows, take a trip through the water cycle and more at this open house event. Meet at the Greenhouse Multipurpose Center. |
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Meet the first Saturday of every month for a fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.
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Ongoing from 1-3pm Help plant potatoes (conditions permitting) and learn about the importance of potatoes throughout history.
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Display and craft up from 1-3pm Learn about using natural dyes for eggs and make a card or decoration. |
2 events,Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.
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Enjoy a 2.5 mile hike with stops along the way to observe and learn about signs of spring. Please wear shoes suitable for some mud. No pets, please. Meets at ...Read More |
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Join us for a short toddler friendly, exploratory hike at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter house, use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus 43228 |
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If you listen closely, you can hear a RIBBIT! Join us on our first Toddler Tuesday of the year to learn about frogs of Ohio with a short story, craft, ...Read More We'll go on a 1-mile hike to learn and explore along the way. Trail is not stroller friendly. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
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Enjoy spring break on this 1-mile hike while we search for early signs of spring. |
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Join the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America for their public meeting with presenters Linda and Jeff Laine from The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society. Learn how to ...Read More |
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Students meet at Apple Ridge Picnic Shelter to learn the basics of basket weaving. Each student will make their own small basket. This program is not suitable for very young ...Read More
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Stop by the Nature Center to pick up a scavenger hunt and then search the trails with a list of items to photograph. Once you've captured them all, return to ...Read More |
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll to learn about the ephemeral spring wildflowers. Trail is crushed limestone and can be muddy depending on recent rains. Ages 18+ Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park-Big ...Read More
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Take a 1.7-mile hike and search for spring fungi in the nature preserve. Meet at the Fern parking lot. Fern Parking Lot, 22937 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge (39.59007, -82.59188)
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Join us for a long hike at Slate Run Metro Park! This hike will cover several miles of hilly terrain. Approx. 6 miles. Meet at the Buzzards Roost picnic area. |
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Learn how you can add wildlife value to your landscape by adding native trees and shrubs. Limited free whips (seedlings) available after the program.
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Learn about spring wildflowers on a half-mile walk along the Boardwalk Trail. |
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Take a hike along gravel surface trails to look and listen for spring birds.
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Join us to make a toasty grilled cheese over the campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Join us at the lower sled hill fire pit. All ingredients and equipment provided. ...Read More
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Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to look for and learn about spring wildflowers. |
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Prairie Oaks Metro Park during our Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have ...Read More
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Enjoy a hike around the lake at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! We will meet at the Lake 3 parking lot at Darby Bend Lakes. Our hike will be approx. 2-miles. ...Read More |
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In celebration of America 250-Ohio, learn about the many changes to Ohio's landscape over the past 250 years through this interactive game. Reading required at 4rd grade level, so appropriate ...Read More Preschoolers can join us at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area to study bird nests and learn to build their own. Preschoolers can join us at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area to study bird nests and learn to build their own. |
5 events,This year, we are looking closely at different parts of animals and how those parts help them live and are special for where they live. This month we are talking ...Read More Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills. This year, we are looking closely at different parts of animals and how those parts help them live and are special for where they live. This month we are talking ...Read More |
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Complete a few I-spy nature challenges to earn a prize! Challenges involve hiking, playing on the playground, completing a part of the obstacle course, or finding nature artifacts! There will ...Read More |
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Celebrate Earth Day as a family by participating in multiple Seeds of Caring activity stations as kids learn the importance of being kind to the Earth. Meet at the Grange ...Read More
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Take a 2-mile walk through the park to search for a variety of spring flowers. Ages 16+.
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Ongoing from 10am -4pm Compare recycling now with an 1880s family's necessary reuse of many farm and household items. |
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Meet artist of the month Richard Schnuerer and view his photographs on display in the Innis House.
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Join us this season on a fun crochet journey out in nature. This month’s theme is veggie gardens! Craft a veggie and learn a few tips about gardening! No experience ...Read More |
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Join us on an exploratory hike at Sharon Woods Metro Park during our Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have ...Read More
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Get in the creek to learn how to Stream Quality Monitor. Catch macroinvertebrates and fish to learn about what it means for the creek. Closed toed shoes are required. Ages ...Read More |
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Help rid the park of this invasive plant. Bring garden gloves if you have them. We will hike a minimum of 1mi. to the site. Most of the work will ...Read More
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Join us for a campfire meal at Quarry Trails Metro Park, cowboy style! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter, use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus 43228 |
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Join our team to pick up litter and pull a common invasive species- garlic mustard. Bring an optional lunch to picnic by the water to celebrate a job well done! ...Read More
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Celebrate Earth Day with us as we plant seeds, craft, and learn all about the ways to help keep Mother Nature clean and healthy for everyone! This program is geared ...Read More |
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Interested in joining a running club? Join the Outdoor Adventure Run Club at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes Area parking lot - Kingfisher Shelter. We will run ...Read More |
3 events,Learn about flowers through story, activities, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5 and will be both indoors and outdoors. Learn about flowers through story, activities, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5 and will be both indoors and outdoors.
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Discover how colorful our small fish can get as we do our own dance in the water to catch some darters during their breeding season. Closed toed shoes required. 1775 ...Read More |
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Hike portions of the Coyote Run and Multi-Use trails while searching for warblers. Hike will be about 1.5 miles with many stops. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have ...Read More
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Take a guided hike to learn the basics of nature journaling. Bring your own sketchbook. Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area, 620 Clear Creek Road SW in Lancaster (39.600092, -82.631611) Ongoing between 1-3pm Watch sheep shearing, meet the lambs and learn about the uses of wool. |
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Join a naturalist for a 1.5-mile hike while we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.
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Search for these amazing avians and hear about their success stories on a 2-mile walk on the Killdeer Trail. Meet at the Wood Duck Picnic Area parking lot at 4150 ...Read More |
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Join us for a approx. 3-mile sunrise hike at Slate Run Metro Park. Terrain will be hilly. Meet at Buzzards Roost Picnic Area. |
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Grab a magnifying glass and hiking shoes and get ready to investigate the woods with us! Get to know a little more about the wonderful ecosystems here in Ohio. We ...Read More
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Be a scientist! Learn to use iNaturalist to record scientific observations and then set off on a 1.25-mile hike to observe, identify and record mushrooms and other fungi around Blacklick ...Read More |
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Join us for a s'more over the campfire and play sand volleyball at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! All equipment and ingredients will be provided. Park at the climbing wall.
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Join the Brave Wilderness team for a Blendon Bioblitz as we search for wildlife around Thoreau Lake. Download iNaturalist before you come to help contribute to the data. Wear shoes ...Read More |
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