Join former ODNR botanist and renowned author and naturalist Jim McCormac for a presentation on moths, their fascinating adaptations, and the vital role they play in the ecosystem. The presentation ...Read More
Drop in to the nature center anytime between 11-1 to learn about clues our wildlife leave behind in the forest . Our wild friends might leave behind tracks, chew marks, ...Read More
Join Ohio book author Jess Leibson as she reads part of her new children’s chapter book Kit the Keystone. Learn about a fictional beaver and real conservation actions we can ...Read More
Join a naturalist and explore the park after dark with a lantern-lit 1.5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock trail. Meet at the nature center front entrance. Closed toed shoes ...Read More
Bring your own journal or notebook as we slow down and engage our senses while exploring and interacting with nature. We’ll use our surroundings and a sampling of natural history ...Read More
Enjoy lunch and dessert over the fire. Make pie iron pizzas, foil packet quesadillas and crescent roll sweet treats. We’ll bring the supplies and you’ll do the cooking! Stay for ...Read More
Learn about spiders and go on a short hike to spot as many as we can. Hike will be about 1 mile with multiple stops on paved and dirt trails. ...Read More
Come out and take an evening hike along the Coyote Run trail! We will learn all about White-Tailed Deer and try to spot some in the forest and meadows along ...Read More
Hike out to the bird blind with a naturalist to look for migrating ducks on the water. Hike will be approximately 2.5 miles on crushed limestone and rugged dirt trail. ...Read More
The world around us is filled with clues that point to the presence of native wildlife. Our wild friends might leave behind tracks, chew marks, nests, scales, fur, or feathers! ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike to discovery wildlife as the light fades inside the forest. Hike is approx 1 mile on crushed gravel and includes hills. Families ...Read More
Join Metro Parks for an outdoor movie! Movies start at dusk and are free- bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. As part of their welcome to fall event, Highbanks ...Read More