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For activities labeled ALL AGES, please register as an individual adult and you will be asked how many family members will be attending with you.

Join us this summer for a variety of nature programming at Jeffrey Woods! Activities will be lead by different instructors as shown below. 

Colleen Dill Sapp; Manager of family-owned Dill’s Greenhouse (June 8)

Tom Kirker (June 14)
Tom is a retired Columbus City Schools elementary teacher and current ranger for the Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks. He is also the Bexley Recreation and Parks' resident outdoor educator. Tom has led numerous programs for us and a variety of other organizations. He regularly posts nature information and articles in local publications and social media. 

Shannon Heist (June 21)
Shannon is a Naturalist at Blacklick Woods Metro Park with the Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks. She has led  programs for all ages including Wild Edibles, Butterfly hikes, Flora & Fauna hikes, and many Fungi hikes. In her free time, Shannon enjoys baking and spending time with her dog, Rosie.

Make & Take Butterfly/Hummingbird Hanging Basket (Jun. 8)
Make and take home a Butterfly & Hummingbird Hanging Basket of richly-colored annuals that are not only beautiful, but will also attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your living space. Also learn what flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.(Plant supplies provided. Wear appropriate clothing, bring garden gloves and a trowel.)
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Make & Take Butterfly/Hummingbird Hanging Basket SU 25 (18+) 
18y and up N/A Su  06/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jeffrey Mansion - Garden Room 		$15.00 Res, $15.00 Non-Res

Trees, Birds, Bees and More Hike (Jun. 14)
On this peaceful woodland walk, you will see and learn about trees, birds, bees, animals, fungi, native/non-native plants, streams and so much more. There are many things to discover as you explore a world of woodland treasures.
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Trees, Birds, Bees and More Hike SU 25 (18+) 
18y and up N/A Sa  06/14/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jeffrey Park - Clifton Shelter 		$5.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res

Woodland Night Hike (Jun. 21)
Celebrate the Summer Solstice and the magic of a nighttime Jeffrey Woods. Enjoy a hoot of an owl, a curious raccoon, eyeshine of a passing animal, swooping bats, sparkly lightning bugs and the chatter of insects during this family-friendly stroll.
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Woodland Night Hike SU 25 (All Ages) 
18y and up N/A Sa  06/21/2025
08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Jeffrey Park - Clifton Shelter 		$5.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res


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