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SUMMARY:Try It! Kayaking and SUP
DESCRIPTION:Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. Tandems open for all ages. Solo sit-kayaks have a 275Ibs limit.\nQuarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-\n* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-kayaking-and-sup-6/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Splash
DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 1-3pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads\, fish\, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Creeking supplies provided. Follow signs from Ranger Station.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-sunday-splash-2/2024-08-18/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Walk to the Giant Sycamore (off-trail)
DESCRIPTION:Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike IN the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over 400 years old . This is a rugged 1.5 mile hike with varying water depth (water will be higher than rain boots) up to knee level. Closed toed shoes (water sandals\, old tennis shoes etc) are required. No flip flops. Families are welcome to bring nets or buckets to explore. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Participants should expect to get wet and bring towels and change of shoes for the way home. Hint: keeping an extra garbage bag in your car to sit on in case you get more wet than expected. Age 6+ due to water levels. No registration required. Parking limited. \nIMPORTANT: River Bluff area does NOT have restrooms or water fountains. Please bring a water bottle. Apply insect repellent before coming to the program. \n***This program is contingent on Olentangy water levels and would be postponed in the event of high water levels. This post will be updated by 12pm on the day of the program. You can also contact the Highbanks nature center after 10am the day of the program (Highbanks Nature center phone number 614-846-9962). \nMeeting location notes: River Bluff area is not located at the main area Highbanks. River Bluff entrance is located off 315 on the opposite side of the river as Highbanks main park. River Bluff Area physical address: 8400 Olentangy River Road\, Columbus OH 43235 Please call Highbanks nature center 614-846-9962 for questions prior to the day of the program. Day of program\, please call Highbanks Ranger cell phone at 614-906-3149.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/river-walk-to-the-giant-sycamore-off-trail/
LOCATION:Highbanks River Bluff\, 8400 Olentangy River Rd.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43235\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artists: Susan Schubert and Mike Kravitz
DESCRIPTION:Meet artists Susan Schubert and Mike Kravitz and view their artwork on display in the Innis House.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/meet-the-artists-susan-schubert-and-mike-kravitz/
LOCATION:Innis House\, 940 S Hempstead Road\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homestead Hoopla
DESCRIPTION:Hangout at Homestead with us before school starts up. We are celebrating the special aspects of our park by offering guided hikes around the new property\, competitions at the playground\, and making our own ice cream!*\nPlease wear closed toed shoes and pants for hiking.\nThis program is for all ages! Meet at the barn shelter for hiking and ice cream.\n*while supplies lasts
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homestead-hoopla/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an easy\, 1 mile guided hike through the nighttime woods. Hike happens rain or shine\, so dress for the weather. Strollers not recommended.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fast Paced Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fast-paced 2.8 mile hike with limited stops through the nighttime woods. This hike moves at a brisk pace and is not recommended for young children.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fast-paced-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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