Battelle Darby Creek

Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet at the Ranger Station.

Let's make some chalk animal tracks leading visitors to our nature center. Drop by anytime between 9-4pm for supplies.

Let's take a 1-mile interpretive hike through the forest.

Spend the afternoon with a naturalist for a 10-mile hike to meet fellow hikers and get bite-sized nature lessons! Expect a brisk walking pace with short stops along the way. ...Read More

Join a park ranger for a 2-mile run! Meet at the ranger station.

Let’s meander and check out all the interesting spring wildflowers that are starting to bloom in various colors and shapes! Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Come do a scavenger hunt to find what is out of place on a short trail. Learn how to help take care of our environment, plus a fun craft after ...Read More

Practice identifying vernal pool inhabitants while playing a modified game of bingo. Ages 14+. Wet Prairie, 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Get in the creek to learn how to Stream Quality Monitor. Catch macroinvertebrates and fish to learn about what it means for the creek. Closed toed shoes are required. Ages ...Read More

Join our team to pick up litter and pull a common invasive species- garlic mustard. Bring an optional lunch to picnic by the water to celebrate a job well done! ...Read More