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| Winter Hikes Are Almost Over
There are only two more Winter Hikes to go in the 2010 series. Don't miss your chance to enjoy these hikes through spectacular scenery. On Saturday Feb. 20 at Slate Run, enjoy a 2 or 4.5-mile hike. The following Saturday, Feb. 27, the final hike at Battelle Darby Creek includes hikes of 2, 4 or 6 miles. For directions to your Metro Parks and the Winter Hikes, click here. |
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| Battelle Darby Creek
What Metro Park can you ski, skate and sled this winter? At the largest Metro Park, Battelle Darby Creek with almost 7,000 acres of prairies, fields and forests. The Darby creeks are noted nationally for their tremendous diversity and abundance of both aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. Designated state and national scenic rivers, Big and Little Darby Creek are home to 98 species of fish, five of which are endangered in Ohio. Forty-four species of freshwater mussels live in these waters, eight of which are on the Ohio endangered list. Metro Parks has restored about 400 acres of prairies using only seeds native to the Darby Plains. The park features more than 16 miles of trails including ones for cross-country skiing and several scenic areas for picnicking. For more information on programs at Battelle Darby Creek and directions click here. |
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March 12: Glacier Ridge Woodcock Watch 6:30 pm - Walk the trails and scan the fields as we search for the woodcock's aerial dance on a 1-mile hike. March 13: Battelle Darby Creek What's Up Duck 10:00 am - Let's explore the new Darby wetlands during waterfowl migration. March 13: Battelle Darby Creek Wacky Woodcock 6:00 pm - Join us as we search for the American woodcock as he performs his aerial courtship dance. March 13: Blacklick Woods Underground Railroad 7:00 pm - Travel from the South to the North and discover Ohio's Underground Railroad. Adults and children 10 and older. March 13: Glacier Ridge Salamander Search 6:00 pm - Take a 1-mile hike and discover salamanders at the vernal pool.
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 The spring edition of Parkscope, Metro Parks' 32-page quarterly magazine, will be distributed in The Columbus Dispatch on Wednesday February 24. You can also pick up a copy at one of your 15 Metro Parks. Pick up a copy today or click here! |
Did you know the Metro Parks are a great place for you and your dog to socialize while enjoying nature? Grab your leash and click on this link to find Metro Parks Pet Friendly trails.
Metro Parks nature centers at Blacklick Woods, Blendon Woods and Highbanks are open daily and naturalists and volunteers are available to answer questions. Inside the nature center, visitors will discover Ohio's natural and cultural history through exhibits, seeing wildlife up close and participating in activities. For a complete listing of Metro Parks Nature Center hours, click here.
