A nature class for children to observe, explore, learn and grow in the great outdoors. Classes include a nature lesson, book or song, time to create or build, and open-ended play time. Classes emphasize confidence-building imagination, and appreciation for the nature world. Children will keep a nature journal with weekly entries.
Join Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) for a dog-friendly day at Prairie Oaks Metro Park’s Darby Bend Lakes area on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10am to 3pm.
Learn the basics of water bath home canning and how to make jelly.
Participants will take home a jar of finished jelly at the end of the program.
Learn about invasive plants and animals while we create wanted posters for them.