• 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

  • Fast Paced Full Moon Hike

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

    Join us for a brisk 2.8 mile hike through nighttime woods and moonlit fields with no stops. Not recommended for young children.

  • Full Moon Family Hike

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

    Join us for a hike through the nighttime woods and moonlit fields on an easy, 1 mile guided hike that ends at Schrock Lake.

  • Busy Bees – Meet the Beekeeper

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

    Join Buzzy the local Beekeeper to learn about a year in the life of honeybees and about the beehives here at Sharon Woods. Bring a chair for this educational talk ...Read More