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Come celebrate the ceremonial start of the 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and learn about the history, the athletes, and the traditions of this incredible sport! Indoor program. Meeting …Read More

Join drum circle facilitator Iggy Garcia for a freestyle drumming program. Drums and percussion instruments will be available or bring your own. No drumming or musical experience necessary. All are …Read More

Stop by the nature center between 11-1 to make some winter crafts. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking …Read More

Join us for an early valentine date night. Go on a scavenger hunt, play games, make gourmet smores, and meet some animal ambassadors. All are welcome to bring significant others, …Read More

Enjoy Rucking, the act of hiking with added weight to strengthen your body and gain endurance, at Highbanks Metro Park! Participants should plan to hike approximately 2.5 miles on the …Read More

Hike 1-mile to search for animal signs with a naturalist.. Plan to hike off-trail along animal trails. Expect to get muddy. Parents may want to bring a change of shoes …Read More

Learn all about the fascinating flying squirrel and go for a hike to check one of our nest boxes! Hike will be approximately 2 miles on crushed limestone. Ages 5+ …Read More

Drop by the Big Meadows Picnic Area between 5:30-7:30 PM to do some stargazing with Columbus Astronomical Society. Learn about the astronomy of the winter sky. All ages welcome. Limited …Read More

Learn about nature journaling and how to use your observation skills to document what you find. Pick up a blank or guided journal and join us for a short hike. …Read More

Warm up inside the holiday decorated nature center with hot cocoa. Hike on your own along the 1/4 mile twinkling lights trail around the nature center. Pick up your winter …Read More

Join a naturalist on a 3 mile to the wetland bird blind to look for some ducks! Trail will be a mixture of crushed limestone and dirt. Parts of the …Read More

Join a naturalist for a 1-mile hike to explore the park, look for signs of animals, and play a game! Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right …Read More

Take a 1-mile forest hike with a naturalist followed by hot cocoa. Stay afterwards for the holiday lights at 5pm. This program counts as part of the Metro Parks Winter …Read More

Bring your youngest music lovers to the Highbanks Nature Center to experience a Musical Storytime with ProMusica. This 30-minute nature-themed storytime program will pair stories and music and is tailored …Read More