• Winter Bird Hike

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

    Look for wintering birds in the meadow and forest on a 1.5 mile hike on paved and crushed gravel trails. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them; some ...Read More

  • Adults: Winter Wellness Walk

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

    Conquer the winter blues with a relaxing and mindful naturalist led winter wellness walk. We will be discussing the benefits of being present in nature. Walk/hike will be approx. 2 ...Read More

  • Drop in: Coffee, Hot Cocoa & Backyard Birds

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

    Drop In to the nature center anytime between 10-12 and enjoy coffee or hot cocoa. Learn about backyard birds while watching our feathered friends at the bird feeders. Ages 5+. ...Read More

  • Drop In: Art Journaling (age 16+)

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

    Join a naturalist in creating art journals through upcycling, crafting, and collaging! Supplied journals are provided but limited with recommendation of bringing your own. Drop in to the Nature Center ...Read More

  • Winter Hike Series: Hot Cocoa & Twinkling Lights

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

    Drop by the nature center between 5 and 7pm to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, campfire & smores, and enjoy hands on activities . Stroll the 1/4 mile trail ...Read More

  • Drop In: Kids Winter Crafts

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

    Drop by the nature center anytime between 1-3 pm to make some cool winter crafts. All ages. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the ...Read More

  • Hike before the Lights

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

    Join a naturalist for a 1.5 mile hike along gravel trails with some hills. Hike route will be adjusted based on weather and trail conditions. Enjoy the winter lights on ...Read More

  • Adults: Moth Talk and Walk with Jim McCormac

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

    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: Animal Signs

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

    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

  • Meet Children’s Author & Help Wildlife!

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

    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