Meet a naturalist in Big Meadows to learn about animals of the meadow, their senses, and how they use them to survive in their habitat. Stay afterwards to take a ...Read More
Join black belt instructors from Tiger Woo's World Class Tae Kwon Do for a 30 minute Taekwondo lesson. This martial arts class instills confidence, builds strength and agility, and develops ...Read More
Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. Learn about the fish we catch including how we identify them in the field ...Read More
Enjoy the sights and sounds of summer on an evening meadow walk. This walk will be at a leisurely pace and will be approximately 1 mile. Trail will be flat ...Read More
Join a naturalist for a 2-mile evening hike along the Overlook Trail. Enjoy watching the forest change from day to night. Trail is crushed gravel and expect hills. Meet at ...Read More
Join us in the Big Meadows Picnic Area, starting at 8:30 PM (park closes at 10PM) to do some stargazing with Columbus Astronomical Society. Learn about the astronomy of the ...Read More
Use nets, magnifying glasses, and bug jars to explore the incredible world of insects with a naturalist! Some nets and jars will be provided, feel free to bring your own. ...Read More
Drop by the nature center between 2-330pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. all ages Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering ...Read More
Stop by the Nature Center to enjoy Einsteins bagels and coffee and some birdwatching at the feeders! Ages 18+ Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after ...Read More
Join a naturalist to look for spring birds, including warblers, around the Nature Center and beyond! Some binoculars will be available to borrow. Hike will be about 1 mile with ...Read More
Take a one mile walk with a naturalist to learn and practice several techniques for bringing mindfulness into your relationship with nature, with the goal of feeling more present in ...Read More
Sing along or just sit back and relax as you tune in to the acoustic stylings of musician David Smith. David plays and sings rock songs of the 60’s, 70’s, ...Read More