• Fall Fishing

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Fall can be a great time to fish. Join us at Schrock Lake to try and catch a big one! No fishing license required. Bring your own pole or borrow ...Read More

  • Homeschool: Nuts for Nuts

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Join us for a look at acorns, walnuts and the other nuts of the forest. We'll learn about this important food by playing a game and making a "nutty" craft. ...Read More

  • Howl-O-Ween

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Celebrate the spooky season at the Metro Park. Walk a Trick-or-Treat trail, learn about nocturnal animals, hear some not-so-scary ghost stories, play some games and make a fall craft. Costumes ...Read More

  • Cold Blooded Curiosities

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Stop by the Naturalists' Office and meet our reptile Animal Ambassadors. Learn why snakes and turtles aren't spooky, but are spectacular!

  • Homeschool: Tree ID

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Join our Naturalist as she takes homeschool groups on a Tree ID hike, teaches about the live cycle of trees, and leads an experiment to learn why leaves change color.

  • Squirrel Scavenger Hunt

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Kick off "Fat Squirrel Week" by stopping by the Naturalist's Office and picking up a Scavenger Hunt sheet. After your hike, bring the finished sheet back and win a prize. ...Read More

  • Fall Color Hike

    Fall Color Hike

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Take a guided 1-mile hike on the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve trail in search of Autumn color. The trail is stroller-friendly. Sorry, sorry no dogs are allowed on this ...Read More

  • Fall Color Hike

    Fall Color Hike

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Take a guided 1-mile hike on the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve trail in search of Autumn color. The trail is stroller-friendly. Sorry, sorry no dogs are allowed on this ...Read More

  • Autumn Equinox

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Celebrate the Astronomical Fall (the 1st Day of Fall & the time when day and night are equal) by watching the sun rise over Schrock Lake. Learn the science behind ...Read More

  • Kids Crafts – Trees are Terrific

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Kids of all ages and their adults can join us for a short Tree ID hike where we will learn the names of some common trees. Afterwards we will do ...Read More