Outdoor Exploration
Step outside and uncover the science of the great outdoors! Whether you’re hiking through scenic trails, planting spring flowers, or exploring local parks, our Outdoor Exploration series brings science to life in nature. Join expert naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts for hands-on activities. From uncovering the secrets of Ohio’s ecosystems to experiencing the thrill of adventure, these events will inspire curiosity and a deeper connection to the natural world. Get ready to explore, discover, and embrace the science all around you!
Upcoming events:
Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...
READ MORE
Date & Time
April 30, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Village of Lockbourne invites you to join us for a celebration of the 200th...
READ MORE
Date & Time
April 30, 2025
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Families will once again celebrate the COSI Science Festival with a Passport Nature Scavenger Hunt...
READ MORE
Date & Time
April 30, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Be a scientist! Learn to use iNaturalist to record scientific observations and then set out...
READ MORE
Date & Time
April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Blast off into summer with Grove City Parks and Recreation to discover Science at the...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for soil demonstrations from Capital University, information on the positive impact of supporting...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Volunteers will assist with the pollinator gardens at Dorrian Green Park! Learn alongside Master Gardeners...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
As part of the COSI Science Festival, join this outdoor tour to explore native plants...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
New Albany - Plain Local Schools is collaborating with the city of New Albany to...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come be a scientist and help us record species in the park! We will look...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Join us to learn about and catch interesting insects, and the trees and plants that...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at Friendship Park from 2pm-3pm for an afternoon of STEM fun!
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Get ready for a night of fun and adventure with Mario from the Brave Wilderness...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center for a bird walk through the Scioto...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the naturalist for a fun and interactive citizen science hike! Using iNaturalist, we’ll observe...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us at the Olentangy River Wetlands Research Park for our first-ever Bioblitz! Throughout the...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join our outdoor education staff at Alley Park on Friday, May 2nd for a...
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 2, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm