Meet the animals
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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One park’s trash is a giraffe’s feast!
Olivia Garas Land Management Coordinator of the North End Parks One of the most important jobs we have in Resource Management is removing invasives. There are so many different plants …Read More
Spectacular Sparrows
Cody Berkebile Senior Naturalist, Blacklick Woods In winter, many songbirds migrate south to find warmer weather and available food. The birds that remain in Ohio mostly eat seeds and nuts, …Read More
Holiday Crossword 2025 – The Answers
THANK YOU to everyone who submitted their Metro Parks 2025 Holiday Crossword puzzles by the deadline of January 5. We hope you all had fun doing it, or trying to …Read More
Alan Rosenbeck: Helping Eagle Scouts Soar
CARA CHATFIELD Highbanks Park Ranger Alan Rosenbeck is a commissioned park ranger and assistant manager at Highbanks Metro Park. Since 2011, he has been working closely with scouts from Scouting …Read More
State Nature Preserves in Your Metro Parks
LIZ CHRISTIAN Marketing & Social Media Specialist When you visit a Metro Park, you’re already stepping into protected green space, but did you know that some Metro Parks contain areas …Read More
2025 Resource Management Annual Biotic Survey Highlights
ELAINE HALL Assistant Resource Manager Each year, Metro Parks conducts a variety of biotic surveys throughout the district. You may catch a glimpse of staff and volunteers already out in …Read More
For Kids: Winter Indoor Survival Game (Ages 7+)
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
Winter Bird Hike
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
Preschool: Animal Winter Homes
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
Adults: Winter Wellness Walk
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
Drop in: Coffee, Hot Cocoa & Backyard Birds
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
Drop In: Art Journaling (age 16+)
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
The Metro Parks Holiday Crossword 2025
THE METRO PARKS 2025 HOLIDAY CROSSWORD IS HERE! As well as nature and general trivia, the theme of this year’s crossword adds Outer Space, to complement Metro Parks’ Wild and …Read More
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