Blendon Woods

Hike 1/2 mil to the creek to look for salamanders. Wear shoes that can get wet.

Hike on the trails to search for migratory birds

Bird watching is the fastest growing hobby in the US! Get your whole family involved in this fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Learn about what makes the best nest for baby birds with this classic story.

Learn about what makes the best nest for baby birds with this classic story.

Join the Brave Wilderness team for a Blendon Bioblitz as we search for wildlife around Thoreau Lake. Download iNaturalist before you come to help contribute to the data. Wear shoes ...Read More

No Registration Required! Enjoy hiking around with Metro Parks staff and looking for Pokémon during our Pokémon Go Hike at Blendon Woods Metro Park! We recommend you download the app ...Read More

Join us as we search for amazing things! The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event that has been running for 10 years. Columbus will compete with other cities to ...Read More

Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30-40min programs are aimed at kids 2-5yrs. Children and their grownups will enjoy books, rhymes, songs and fun while arousing curiosity ...Read More

Take a 2-mile walk through the park to search for a variety of spring flowers. Ages 16+.

Take a rugged 2 hour off-trail wander through the ravines at Blendon Woods to look for the park’s special geological features as well as spring flowers, birds and other critters. ...Read More