Join a naturalist to look for spring wildflowers along the Scenic River trail and beyond! All ages. Meeting location notes: Meet at the Big Meadows Picnic Area. After entering the ...Read More
Coyotes, foxes, skunks, and many other wildlife are using our communities and backyards in search of food, water, and shelter. Join Marne Titchenell, OSU Extension Wildlife Program Director, as she ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a 2-mile hike looking for spring fungi. Learn about the importance of fungi to the ecosystem and learn some basic identification. Age 18+ Meeting location notes:Highbanks ...Read More
Learn about the American woodcock before heading out on a 1-mile hike. Search the fields to observe the unusual courtship of the American woodcock. May include off-trail hiking. Meeting location ...Read More
Walk out to the wetland bird blinds with a naturalist! Trail will be a mixture of crushed limestone and dirt surfaces. We will walk about 3 miles. Ages 18+ Meeting ...Read More
Hike on your own along a short trail (1/4-mile) around the nature center looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick's day items on a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts ...Read More
Join the naturalist to learn about birding. Visit the bird feeders to learn backyard birds, then go on a 1-mile hike. Bring binoculars if you have them available. Metro Parks ...Read More
Practice sensory skills while learning more about the pieces of an ecosystem during a guided hike with activities to engage our senses with nature. Dress for being outdoors for 1 ...Read More
Meet live animals from Ohio Wildlife Center during a 45 min indoor presentation. Show your love for the Ohio wildlife animals by donating a needed item to help with their ...Read More
Look for owls on over 1-mile quiet night hike. Plan on being outside for 1+hrs. We will try calling for the owls in several locations. Expect uneven terrain. Flashlights are ...Read More
Southern flying squirrels are one of Ohio’s most populous and fascinating squirrels.They are not capable of true self powered flight, but rather, glide from tree to tree usinga skin membrane ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a 1.5 mile hike in search of owls. Flashlights are discouraged, If you need to bring a flashlight, parks will have red cellophane to cover the ...Read More