See details for upcoming events below!
Questions? Reach out to Erin Baer at baer.169@osu.edu
Upcoming Spring 2025 Events:
SENR Student Organization Involvement Fair
Tuesday, January 28 from 1:00-4:00PM in Kottman Lobby
Connect with environmentally-focused student organization looking for new members this semester!
Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Tour
february - Time and date TBD
March Mindfulness - Yoga with SENR
MArch 14 from 5:30-6:30pm
Earth Day Volunteer Event
April 19 from 11:30AM-3:00PM
Join SENR for a service event at Alum Creek State Park. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all welcome to join this event to hike at Alum Creek and help pick up trash in celebration of Earth Day.
Autumn 2024 Events:
SENR Climb Night at the Outdoor Adventure Center
Friday, September 13 from 6:00-8:00pm
The event offers an opportunity for students to try top rope and bouldering, while learning skills for the sport. Students can easily access the OAC via the CABS buses by taking the Campus Connector to Blankenship Hall.
Fall Hike to Highbanks Metro Park
Sunday, October 6 from 10am-1pm
Join SENR for a hike to Highbanks Metro Park to spend time outside, breathe fresh air, and see the spectacular fall colors. Transportation and light snacks will be provided!
Halloween Movie Night
Thursday, October 17 from 6:00-8:30pm in Kottman 103
It's spooky season! Grab a friend and hang out in Kottman for an evening of watching a Halloween classic and snacking on fall foods!
Local Makers Holiday Market
Thursday, November 21 from 10:00am-4:00pm in Kottman Lobby
The Local Makers Holiday Market will be a one stop shop to stock up on holiday gifts for your friends and family, while supporting local and sustainable businesses.
Spring 2024 events:
SENR Valentine's Day
Tuesday, February 14th from 10am - 1pm
Stop by Kottman Lobby for free nature-themed Valentines, candy and hot drinks! You won't want to miss this opportunity for free goodies and to spread #buckeyelove across your SENR community.
Quarry Trails Metro Park - Guided Hike
Saturday, March 23rd from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for the first community hike of 2024! The SENR vans will be taking us to Quarry Trails, a newer Columbus Metro Park that's only a short frive from campus. A Quarry Trails Park Ranger, who is also an SENR Alum, will guide our hike and talk about her career journey that led her to park ranging.
Earth Day Service Event with Society for Ecological Restoration
Saturday, April 20 from 9:00am-12:00pm
In celebration of Earth Day, SENR is partnering with the Society for Ecological Restoration to plant trees on campus at the Fawcett Center! Light snacks and planting gear provided.
Fall 2023 Events:
Urban Hiking: Ravine Tour
August 26th, 2023, 10AM-Noon
Please join us for our first hike of fall 2023, presented by the SENR Ambassadors! Students, staff, and faculty are invited on this walking tour of three Columbus ravines: Iuka, Glen Echo, and Walhalla. This hike is approximately 3.7 miles across easy terrain. We will meet on the eastern side of the Ohio Union right by the flagpole, parallel to High Street at 9:50 am. We will then hike through Iuka Ravine, Glen Echo, and Walhalla Ravine. At noon, the group will be released to grab lunch on their own in Clintonville, or take the COTA bus or walk back to campus. Make sure to bring your BuckID if you plan to use the COTA!
Urban Hiking: Downtown Park Tour
September 30th, 2023, 10 AM-1 PM
Join us to explore the green spaces of downtown Columbus! A charter bus will take us from campus to Schiller Park. We will hike from there to Scioto Audubon Metro Park, along the Scioto Mile and to McFerson Commons, and then end at Goodale Park. We will stop briefly at Scioto Audubon to explore the property and their nature center. Connect with peers, get outside, and discover new areas with your SENR Community!
Fall Hiking: Conkles Hollow
October 22nd, 2023, 9 AM-2 PM
Please join us for an autumn adventure to southeastern Ohio where we will be exploring Conkles Hollow Nature Preserve! Transportation and light snacks will be provided. As always, staff, faculty and students are ALL encouraged to join - even your friends outside of SENR! Get outside, enjoy the fall foilage, and hike through a new part of the state.
Fall Hiking: Alum Creek
November 19th, 2023 from 10 AM-1 PM
For this hike, we are partnering with the OSU Ornithology Club! Binoculars and scopes will be available for birding while we hike. Come enjoy the fall weather and learn more about birds with us!
OSU Planetarium Show - Smith Lab
November 30th, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 PM
SENR has reserved the OSU Planetarium for a private showing! We will be learning more about the solar system with their live show "Night Sky 101." ALL students, faculty and staff are welcome. Bring a friend and explore the solar system with us!