Music with Joanie Calem
Join Joanie Calem, local folk musician, singer/song-writer, and storyteller, for an hour long music and story program. Audience members are welcome to sing or dance along as Joanie takes us …Read More
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Family Creeking
Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please …Read More
Preschool: Fairy Time
Join seasonal naturalist/resident fairy princess Isabel to celebrate a fairy good time! Join us for a short hike, storybook reading and other activities. Fairy costumes encouraged. Recommended ages 3-5. Indoor …Read More
Summer Bird Hike
The early bird gets the worm! Join a naturalist to search for birds using binoculars and field guides. Some binoculars will be available to borrow. Trail will be ~1 mile, …Read More
Evening Mindfulness hike (age 12+)
Relax, recenter and explore nature through a mindful evening hike and creative nature journaling. Hike will be approx. 1-mile on crushed limestone with some hills. Nature journaling supplies provided. Ages …Read More
Our Challenge: hike every mile of trail in Metro Parks
ERIC FRISCH Guest Blogger Hiking in the Metro Parks has been part of our relationship from the very beginning. My first date with Amanda was a long walk at Sharon …Read More
The Lorax
Join Franklin Soil and water Conservation District through an interactive narration of the Lorax Dr. Seuss story. Kids witness human impacts on the environment and discuss the importance of making …Read More
For Families: Campfire & S’mores
Stop by the nature center between 6-7pm to enjoy a campfire and smores. Limited supply of smore supplies and roasting sticks. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first …Read More
Drop In: Solar Print Craft
Stop by the front of the nature center and make a solar print craft to take home. Limited supplies. All ages. Craft will take approx 25 minutes from start to …Read More
Introduction to Wildflowers and Pollinators
Join a beginner to wildflower identification and their pollinators one mile walk through the Big Meadow and Dripping Rock trails. Meet at the Big Meadows bathrooms. The trail is paved/crushed …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Volunteer John Lorenz
John Lorenz is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon Hometown and Background I grew up in Grandview Heights, between Upper Arlington and Downtown Columbus. I was the third of seven …Read More
Family Creeking
Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please …Read More
For Families: Try It Tae Kwon Do
Join black belt instructors from Tiger Woo’s World Class Tae Kwon Do for a 30 minute Taekwondo lesson. This martial arts class instills confidence, builds strength and agility, and develops …Read More
Family Creeking
Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. Learn about the fish we catch including how we identify them in the field …Read More
Evening Meadow Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds of summer on an evening meadow walk. This walk will be at a leisurely pace and will be approximately 1 mile. Trail will be flat …Read More
Astronomy Night
Join us in the Big Meadows Picnic Area, starting at 8:30 PM (park closes at 10PM) to do some stargazing with Columbus Astronomical Society. Learn about the astronomy of the …Read More
For Kids, Drop In: Bug Hunt!
Use nets, magnifying glasses, and bug jars to explore the incredible world of insects with a naturalist! Some nets and jars will be provided, feel free to bring your own. …Read More
Ohio’s edible would-be citruses – mayapple and prickly pear
LEAH CONWAY Guest Blogger For most of us, when we think of our beloved buckeye state, the word “tropical” doesn’t usually come to mind. We can certainly experience some heat …Read More