• For Kids: Animal Olympics

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

    Have you got what it takes to become a Highbanks Gold Medalist? Find out as we take part in a series of physical challenges and compare our results to park ...Read More

  • Drop In: Milk Carton Birdhouse Craft

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

    Stop by the Highbanks Nature Center between 2:00 and 5:00 to craft your own upcycled milk jug birdhouse and learn about the nesting habits of local birds. You’ll get to ...Read More

  • Adult: Hiking Club

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

    Join us on this social hike and meet like-minded adults who enjoy the outdoors. This month we will be hiking approx 2.5 miles on the multi-use and big meadows trail. ...Read More

  • Preschool: Creeking

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

    Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip ...Read More

  • Drop In: Weather Experiments

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

    Stop by the nature center to join a naturalist explaining weather experiments. Learn about thunderstorms, tornados, lightning, rainbows and more! Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right ...Read More

  • Bat Hike

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

    Learn about bats and take a 1.5-mile hike to look for our flying mammals in the evening sky. During the bat hike, we will try to see as many bats ...Read More

  • For Kids: Sensory Hike

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

    Practice sensory skills while learning more about the pieces of an ecosystem during a guided hike with activities to engage our senses with nature. Hike will be approximately .5-1 mile ...Read More

  • Date Night: Creeking

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

    Bring your significant other for an evening of exploration in the Olentangy River! Wear closed-toed shoes that can get wet and get ready to learn all about our fascinating river ...Read More

  • For Adults: Tree ID Hike

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

    Join a naturalist on a 1 mile hike through our Oak Coves area to discover Ohio’s many common trees, and tips and tricks to identify them. Trail will be mostly ...Read More

  • Kids: Off-trail Ravine Hike

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

    Get wet on this rugged adventure hiking in the ravine. Climb over logs, navigate between rocks and enjoy the scenery. Water depth will vary from inches to several feet depending ...Read More

  • Dog Hike

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

    Bring your dog for a 1.5 mile hike. Please bring your own drinking water for your dog. Leashes must be shorter than 6 feet. Near the end of the hike, ...Read More

  • Drop In: Bug Off

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

    Stop by Big Meadows Picnic Area between 11am-1pm to learn all about the fascinating world of insects and see how many you can catch in the meadow! A hat, long ...Read More