Spiders!
Learn about spiders and go on a short hike to spot as many as we can. Hike will be about 1 mile with multiple stops on paved and dirt trails. …Read More
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Evening Deer Hike
Come out and take an evening hike along the Coyote Run trail! We will learn all about White-Tailed Deer and try to spot some in the forest and meadows along …Read More
Drop In: Animal Signs
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
Increasing Inclusion in our Metro Parks: Introducing the GRIT Freedom Chair
MEGAN RICHLEY Inclusion Program Coordinator I am really excited to share with you a new Metro Parks resource that will be available beginning October 1. With the help from our …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Maria at Battelle Darby Creek
Maria Bergman Battelle Darby Creek Naturalist Maria Bergman is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon About me I grew up in Grove City, just about 10 minutes away from where …Read More
Kids: Bug Hunt
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
Kids: Fall Discovery Hike
Celebrate fall equinox by joining a naturalist for a 1 mile hike in the forest while searching for animals, plants, and insects. Meet in Big Meadows PIcnic Area near the …Read More
River Walk to the Giant Sycamore (hike in river)
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
Adult Evening Hike
Come out for an evening social hike to the wetland bird blind with a Highbanks naturalist. We’ll meet new people, look for migrating birds, and chit chat as we take …Read More
Welcome to Fall Event
Highbanks BIGGEST Event of the YEAR! Join us from 5-8pm for a fun family event to celebrate the first days of fall! Enjoy hayrides, inflatables, campfires & marshmallows, archery and …Read More
Date Night: An Evening with Zephyr Chamber Winds
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
Outdoor Movie Nights: Shrek 2
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
STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS – The Musings of an 80-year-old Metro Parks
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator It’s August 14, 2025 and that means I’m 80 years old today. Congrats to me, ha ha! That’s me speaking here, as in me, Metro Parks, …Read More
Camp was a real blast this season
MACY TALLARICO Camp Coordinator Our 29 incredible camp counselors have officially hung up their polos as summer camp wrapped up on August 1. What a season it has been. Across …Read More
Sensory Sensitivity Bags are here!
MEGAN RICHLEY Inclusion Program Coordinator Happy August! It is hard to believe that the kiddos are headed back to school so soon. I wish everyone the best of luck as …Read More
Adult: River Walk to the Giant Sycamore
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
For Families: Meet Author Tracy Blom & Bug Hunt
Join us for a fun afternoon with local author Tracy Blom as she reads from her delightful new book, “Lissa Loves Bugs.” Following the reading, we’ll venture into the meadows …Read More
Drop In: Build a Butterfly Feeder
Drop by anytime between 1-230pm and get creative making your own butterfly feeder to take home. Meet inside nature center. All ages are welcome. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center …Read More