Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
Outdoor Activity
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Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy music in the park with family and friends. |
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The Pickerington Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association (PVA), is a dynamic community event open every Thursday, 4-7pm, June through September. The Market showcases fresh, local Ohio grown […]
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Victory Park and the connected junior high athletic fields will be off limits for the Fourth of July Fireworks. You can view the display from the Simsbury Disc Golf Course and various […] |
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Did you know there are tiny aliens under rocks in the creek? Take a break from the heat and enjoy the cool water! We will search for these tiny creatures while learning what they can tell us about water quality. Dress to get wet; shoes must be worn in the creek. |
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Meet some of the adorable residents of Picture Perfect Ranch during a visit to the library. Animals may include a mini horse, mini donkey, goats, alpaca, pigs, and rabbits!
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How long do you think you would last in a zombie apocalypse? Work up a sweat on this fast-paced hike and practice escaping the hypothetical zombies! Heathy snacks will be served in the nature center afterward. |
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Looking for ways to stay active? Love hiking but don’t want to go alone? Are you 55 or older? On the second Wednesday of each month, meet just before 9:00 a.m. |
2 events,Picktown Palooza is a three-day celebration of community, music, and entertainment designed for adults 18 and older.
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The Pickerington Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association (PVA), is a dynamic community event open every Thursday, 4-7pm, June through September. The Market showcases fresh, local Ohio grown […] |
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We will set out on a hike to search for bugs in different habitats – forest, pond, field – to see what lives in each. After collecting bugs using nets or our hands, we will put them in containers and study them! An expedition that is fun for the whole family!
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Join naturalists for a midnight mothing foray where visitors can mill between the mothing sheet outdoors to a selection of live native Ohio caterpillars on display inside the nature center. |
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The Pickerington Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association (PVA), is a dynamic community event open every Thursday, 4-7pm, June through September. The Market showcases fresh, local Ohio grown […] |
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This event has fun for everyone- Bounce park , Tunnel & Fort Zone, Pickerington Bubble Run, Character Meet & Greet, Carnival Games & MORE!
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Whether you have just started learning or want to brush up on your skills, this program is for you. |
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Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy music in the park with family and friends.
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Come, learn about nocturnal animals, then outside for a one-mile hike in the dark. |
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The Pickerington Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association (PVA), is a dynamic community event open every Thursday, 4-7pm, June through September. The Market showcases fresh, local Ohio grown […] |
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You never know what amazing things you will see when you get close to the ground! Everything from tiny bugs to many blooms. Use magnifying glasses on this short walk around the […] |
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Come out to the 19th Annual City of Pickerington Youth Fishing Derby. Enjoy a morning fishing on the pond with your friends and family. Prizes in all age groups for most fish […]
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Bring blankets or chairs and a belly hungry for ooey-gooey goodness and your listening ears! Let’s eat s’mores and tell stories around a campfire. |
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The Pickerington Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association (PVA), is a dynamic community event open every Thursday, 4-7pm, June through September. The Market showcases fresh, local Ohio grown […] |
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Get an introduction to edible plants, then set out to find some of them.
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Decorate your wheels, grab your helmet and head to the Job & Family Services parking lot for bike races especially for kids during the Lancaster Festival! |
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In this program, we’re rooting for the little guys who make a pond suitable for fish, turtles, frogs, and birds.
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Come out and join your community at the second annual Pickerington Murder Mystery Night, hosted by the Pickerington Area Chamber and presented by the City of Pickerington.
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Raptor – dinosaur or bird? Maybe both? Learn about the amazing raptors of Ohio! |









