• Evening Sounds Hike

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Join a naturalist for an evening 1- mile hike to listen for the sounds of wildlife as the forest comes alive at night. May include off-trail hiking to reach prime ...Read More

  • Adult: 1.5-mile wildflower walk

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Enjoy a leisurely stroll to learn about the ephemeral spring wildflowers. Trail is crushed limestone and can be muddy depending on recent rains. Ages 18+ Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park-Big ...Read More

  • Drop in: Squirrel World

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Drop by the nature center anytime between 1-3 to learn more about our nutty neighbors. Includes themed activities, a scavenger hunt, and a craft to take home. Geared toward families. ...Read More

  • Meet the animals

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Schools out! Drop by the nature center between 11am-12pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering ...Read More

  • Adult Fitness Hike

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Join a naturalist in a 5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock and Overlook trails. Limited interpretive stops. Trail includes steep hills and uneven ground. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature ...Read More

  • Evening 2-mile Hike

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Hike 2-miles as we look and listen for wildlife. Trail includes steep hills, uneven ground and muddy trails. Meeting Location: Oak Coves 3rd parking lot. The Oak Coves picnic area ...Read More

  • Drop In: Leprechaun (and more) Trail for Families

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    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. Stop at ...Read More

  • Bird Hike to the Wetland

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Head out to the wetland to search for migrating ducks and song birds. Hike will be ~2.5 miles total and a mix of crushed limestone and dirt trails with rolling ...Read More

  • Galentine’s Day Hike (for women)

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Spend Valentine's day weekend with a naturalist on a 2.6 mile social hike with other women. Gals only on this one! We will be hiking the Dripping Rock trail, which ...Read More

  • Drop in: Valentine’s Day Cards

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Stop by the nature center anytime between 1-3pn to make a Valentine's Day card for our animal ambassadors (or anyone you want!). All ages.

  • For Kids: Winter Indoor Survival Game (Ages 7+)

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Join us at the nature center for a discussion on how animals are adapted to survive the winter, and test your skills to see if you can do the same. ...Read More