Programs
Program Description:
Have you ever spotted an animal footprint on the trail and wondered who made it? Or, found yourself curious about the wild creatures living in your local woods? Join naturalist and teacher Grace Gordon for an engaging exploration of the tracks and signs that Ohio’s wildlife leave behind. Together, we will uncover the hidden stories of animal behavior and learn to see the forest through the eyes of its wild inhabitants.
*This class is for all ages. We ask that children age 13 yrs and under attend with an adult.
When:
• Saturday, February 28 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where:
• Swickard Woods Wexner Pavillion
7600 Swickard Woods Blvd
Fee:
• $25/person
About the Instructor:
Grace Gordon has been teaching in both outdoor and traditional classroom settings for over 16 years. She began her career as a Park Ranger in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where her passion for connecting children with nature first took root. Since then, she has taught at nature centers and schools across the country, inspiring curiosity and a love of the outdoors in learners of all ages. Grace is currently a lead teacher at Columbus Academy, where she works with 3 and 4 year olds in a nature preschool inspired classroom. In 2023, she was honored as the Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year (Formal Setting) by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio.
Have you ever spotted an animal footprint on the trail and wondered who made it? Or, found yourself curious about the wild creatures living in your local woods? Join naturalist and teacher Grace Gordon for an engaging exploration of the tracks and signs that Ohio’s wildlife leave behind. Together, we will uncover the hidden stories of animal behavior and learn to see the forest through the eyes of its wild inhabitants.
*This class is for all ages. We ask that children age 13 yrs and under attend with an adult.
When:
• Saturday, February 28 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where:
• Swickard Woods Wexner Pavillion
7600 Swickard Woods Blvd
Fee:
• $25/person
About the Instructor:
Grace Gordon has been teaching in both outdoor and traditional classroom settings for over 16 years. She began her career as a Park Ranger in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where her passion for connecting children with nature first took root. Since then, she has taught at nature centers and schools across the country, inspiring curiosity and a love of the outdoors in learners of all ages. Grace is currently a lead teacher at Columbus Academy, where she works with 3 and 4 year olds in a nature preschool inspired classroom. In 2023, she was honored as the Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year (Formal Setting) by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio.
Note:
Special Instructions:
-Dress for the weather
-Wear boots for snow and walking in the woods
-Bring a water bottle
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, this nature class will be rescheduled or canceled.
• Weather decisions will be made on the day of the class and communicated via email and/or text message.
Questions?
Contact us at: programs@healthynewalbany.org
| Program Type | Adult Programs |
| Program Subcategory | Nature |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 12/1/2025 6:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 2/25/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Grace Gordon: Outstanding Environmental Educator o
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 6 |
| Maximum | 20 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 13 years Enforced - As of date 2/27/2026 |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | -None- | $25.00 | |
| Individual | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $25.00 | ||
| SC Member & NA Resident | Resident Only |
New Albany Senior Connections (2025)
New Albany Senior Connections (2026) |
$20.00 |
| SC Member & NA Resident | |||
| Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions |
New Albany Senior Connections (2025)
New Albany Senior Connections (2026) |
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| Amount | $20.00 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Saturday | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Swickard Woods |
| Saturday - 02/28/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 1:00 PM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Swickard Woods | |||
