Programs
Program Description:
Awaken your senses and deepen your connection with nature on this guided off-trail hike through the beautiful Hundred Acre Wood at Blendon Ravines Metro Park. We'll venture deep into the forest to explore animal tracks and signs, enjoy some peaceful birdwatching, and even keep our eyes out for a bald eagle nest that may be visible along the way.
This is a rare chance to slow down and experience the woods in a more intimate way — observing wildlife, reading the quiet clues of nature, and discovering the stories hidden in the landscape. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes for uneven terrain and bring binoculars to enhance your view of the forest canopy and its winged residents.
Recommended for ages 12 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule:
• Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fee:
• FREE! Registration is encouraged.
Location:
• Hundred Acre Wood
5280 Cambria Way
Westerville, OH 43081
*About the Instructor:
Sandy Reed is a Nature Program Assistant Coordinator for Healthy New Albany. She recently retired from 36 years of teaching science. She has a BA in Education and a MA in Gifted Education and is a certified Montessori middle school teacher. Sandy was recently recognized as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow through National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions and traveled to Antarctica. She is also a certified Forest Therapy Guide and an instructor with Original Wisdom, a small organization that provides international adventure education programs in wildlife tracking, ecology, bushcraft and human culture. As an internationally certified wildlife tracker, she enjoys traveling into the African bush each summer to work on her wildlife tracking skills and teaches bushcraft skills with her husband in the United States and South Africa. She loves to travel, hike, fish, hunt, camp and introduce people to nature.
Awaken your senses and deepen your connection with nature on this guided off-trail hike through the beautiful Hundred Acre Wood at Blendon Ravines Metro Park. We'll venture deep into the forest to explore animal tracks and signs, enjoy some peaceful birdwatching, and even keep our eyes out for a bald eagle nest that may be visible along the way.
This is a rare chance to slow down and experience the woods in a more intimate way — observing wildlife, reading the quiet clues of nature, and discovering the stories hidden in the landscape. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes for uneven terrain and bring binoculars to enhance your view of the forest canopy and its winged residents.
Recommended for ages 12 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule:
• Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fee:
• FREE! Registration is encouraged.
Location:
• Hundred Acre Wood
5280 Cambria Way
Westerville, OH 43081
*About the Instructor:
Sandy Reed is a Nature Program Assistant Coordinator for Healthy New Albany. She recently retired from 36 years of teaching science. She has a BA in Education and a MA in Gifted Education and is a certified Montessori middle school teacher. Sandy was recently recognized as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow through National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions and traveled to Antarctica. She is also a certified Forest Therapy Guide and an instructor with Original Wisdom, a small organization that provides international adventure education programs in wildlife tracking, ecology, bushcraft and human culture. As an internationally certified wildlife tracker, she enjoys traveling into the African bush each summer to work on her wildlife tracking skills and teaches bushcraft skills with her husband in the United States and South Africa. She loves to travel, hike, fish, hunt, camp and introduce people to nature.
Note:
Special Instructions:
-Dress for the weather and the environment by wearing: long pants, boots or shoes that are good for walking/hiking and can get muddy.
-Hat is suggested.
-A hiking stick is recommended.
-Water bottle is recommended.
-Bug spray is suggested.
-Binoculars would be great to bring to see birds, nests, and more of natures wonders.
-A backpack/string bag is suggested.
Weather Note:
• HNA Nature Classes are all about embracing the natural world - even if it's a little hot, cold or wet!
• In the event of significant inclement weather, HNA classes will be rescheduled or canceled.
• Weather decisions will be made the day before or morning of the class and communicated via email.
Questions?
Contact us at: programs@healthynewalbany.org
| Program Type | Adult Programs |
| Program Subcategory | Nature |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 4/14/2025 |
| Enrollment End Date | 6/3/2025 |
| Instructor(s) |
Sandy Reed
|
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 6 |
| Maximum | 15 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 12 years Enforced - As of date 6/3/2025 |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Class | -None- | $0.00 | |
| 1 Class | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $0.00 | ||
| SC Member & NA Resident | Resident Only |
New Albany Senior Connections (2025)
|
$0.00 |
| SC Member & NA Resident | |||
| Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions |
New Albany Senior Connections (2025)
|
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| Amount | $0.00 | ||
| Add On Fee | Residency Restriction |
Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 Donation to Support HNA | -None- | $10.00 | |
| $10 Donation to Support HNA | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Amount | $10.00 | ||
| $25 Donation to Support HNA | -None- | $25.00 | |
| $25 Donation to Support HNA | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Amount | $25.00 | ||
| $5 Donation to Support HNA | -None- | $5.00 | |
| $5 Donation to Support HNA | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Amount | $5.00 | ||
| $50 Donation to Support HNA | -None- | $50.00 | |
| $50 Donation to Support HNA | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Amount | $50.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | Wednesday | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Hundred Acre Wood Metro Park |
| Wednesday - 06/04/2025 | ||||
| Start Time | 6:00 PM | |||
| End Time | 7:30 PM | |||
| Location | Hundred Acre Wood Metro Park | |||
