Wander and Wonder: Geology rocks at Highbanks
Discover a new world at Highbanks Metro Park. Turn over rocks, discover new wildlife and explore the park.
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Tim Talks: Homeschooling at Highbanks
Join the Gleason family for a family adventure at Highbanks Metro Park.
Relax and discover at Highbanks Metro Park
KOBAYASHI RAWHIDE Guest blogger After I had a job interview go nowhere, I decided it was time for me to go hiking again. Hiking is a very spiritual and healing …Read More
Run wild at Highbanks
SHELBY WATKINS, Highbanks Ranger If you’re preparing for a race or starting a running routine, the trails in your Metro Parks are a great place to start. I’ve trained for …Read More
My Favorite Places: Highbanks
BRANDON NOVOTNY, Ranger Prairie Oaks The overlook deck at Highbanks is one of my favorite spots for fall color, but it’s a wonderful sight at any time of year, with …Read More
The eagles star in their ongoing show at Highbanks
In late 2009, a bald eagle pair started investigating an abandoned raptor nest within Highbanks Metro Park, along the Olentangy River. They were young birds, by eagle standards, probably about …Read More
Highbanks
Lewis Center, Ohio. Highbanks is named for its massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,160-acre park. Ohio and Olentangy shales, often containing outstanding large concretions, are exposed on the bluff face and sides of the ravines.
Behind the Parks: Meet Amanda at Quarry Trails
Amanda Sugerik Park Ranger, Quarry Trails Metro Park Amanda Sugerik is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon About me I was born in Westerville and have lived my whole life …Read More
Hike before the Lights
Join a naturalist for a 1.5 mile hike along gravel trails with some hills. Hike route will be adjusted based on weather and trail conditions. Enjoy the winter lights on …Read More
Winter Hike Series: Hot Cocoa & Twinkling Lights
Drop by the nature center between 5 and 7pm to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, campfire & smores, and enjoy hands on activities . Stroll the 1/4 mile trail …Read More
Drop In: Kids Winter Crafts
Drop by the nature center anytime between 1-3 pm to make some cool winter crafts. All ages. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the …Read More
Meet Bonnie and Skip at Blendon Woods
Bonnie and Skip Decker Metro Parks Volunteers at Blendon Woods Bonnie and Skip Decker are talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon Volunteering at Metro Parks BONNIE We have been volunteer …Read More
Adults: Moth Talk and Walk with Jim McCormac
Join former ODNR botanist and renowned author and naturalist Jim McCormac for a presentation on moths, their fascinating adaptations, and the vital role they play in the ecosystem. The presentation …Read More
Drop In: Animal Signs
Drop in to the nature center anytime between 11-1 to learn about clues our wildlife leave behind in the forest . Our wild friends might leave behind tracks, chew marks, …Read More
Meet Children’s Author & Help Wildlife!
Join Ohio book author Jess Leibson as she reads part of her new children’s chapter book Kit the Keystone. Learn about a fictional beaver and real conservation actions we can …Read More
Dunkleosteus – the world’s deadliest fish
TIFFANY GUO Guest Blogger If you’ve ever followed up a trek along Highbank’s shale bluff by wandering around the nature center, you may have come across what looks like the …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Logan Dunn in Resource Management
Logan Dunn Assistant Resource Manager Logan Dunn is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon About me I come from Big Island, Ohio, which is neither big, nor an island. Early …Read More
Adult: Evening Lantern Hike
Join a naturalist and explore the park after dark with a lantern-lit 1.5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock trail. Meet at the nature center front entrance. Closed toed shoes …Read More