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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Purchase plants for your garden. A selection of perennial plants and herbs for sale. Must-have natives\, new varieties and old favorites. Best selection available on Saturday. Sponsored by The Inniswood Volunteers\, Inc. and the Herb Society of America\, Central Ohio Unit.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-plant-sale/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Inniswood Metro Gardens\, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Search for warblers and other spring migrants on a guided bird walk with the Clear Creek Naturalist and retired Metro Parks Resource Manager\, John Watts. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot: 23833 Clear Creek Road\, Rockbridge (39.589033\, -82.577590).
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-migration/
LOCATION:Clear Creek\, 185 Clear Creek Road\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hidden Wetland Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on an off trail adventure through the woods to our hidden wetland! We will look for wildlife and talk about the importance of restoration.\nPlease dress for hiking – pants\, closed toed shoes\, tick repellent.\nThis program is geared for all ages. Meet at the shelter house\, rain or shine.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hidden-wetland-hike/
LOCATION:Glacier Ridge\, 9801 Hyland Croy\, Plain City\, OH\, 43064\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central Ohio Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Two day event celebrating folk music!\nMore info at:https://www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/festival.html\nSaturday May 3\n1030-6pm Festival & activities\n7-930pm- Richard Shindell\nA two day family-friendly festival featuring multiple performing stages presenting an array of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music\, kids’ & youth programming\, and 30+ music workshops (all levels). \nFestival highlights: \n35 performances on 3 stages featuring an invigorating mix of folk/roots/Americana music. Attendees will experience a sweeping range of genres — from singer-songwriter\, old-time\, bluegrass\, blues\, Irish\, Celtic\, and Americana\, to neo-country\, progressive stringband\, reggae\, and even an improv jam band featuring some of the festival artists. In typical folk style\, the songs and lyrical themes often reflect the struggles and triumphs of everyday people.\nA giant folk music sing-along will open the festival at 11 am Saturday with a focus on songs by well known folk heroes (think John Prine\, Bob Marley\, Simon and Garfunkel\, and Bob Dylan)\, plus a poignant song circle will close the fest on Sunday.\n30+ music workshops covering all levels. Just a few topic examples: songwriting\, fiddle\, Appalachian dulcimer\, guitar\, mandolin\, and banjo. There are even beginner workshops with loaner instruments available.\nOur Youth Folk Tent serves kids and youth with music\, storytelling\, and workshops. Workshop offerings include making a drum out of wooden box frames (and using them)!\nThe festival also features an “Instrument Petting Zoo” — an in-demand favorite — where children can try out various folk instruments. There are also hands-on arts and crafts for kids. Plus…festival mascot Darby Duck will be on hand to charm the young and young-at-heart.\n2 drum circles where everyone\, young and old alike\, is invited to pound on a drum or other rhythm instrument to a mesmerizing beat.\nOngoing open jam tents\, each with a different thrust: bluegrass\, old-time\, folk-mix\, pure song\, and one dedicated to encouraging the beginner.\nSunday opens with an 11 am performance by Mark Hunter (aka C LA C I)\, known and acclaimed locally as the lead singer for The Ark Band. He’ll be bringing everyone together at the festival’s “Songs of the Spirit” slot\, presenting acoustic roots storytelling music — reggae style.\nThe festival offers a festival store\, beer gardens featuring Nocterra craft beer\, and food trucks on site. \nThe variety of choices is mind-blowing! Saturday and Sunday afternoons\, at any one time\, festival-goers will have their choice of attending any one of more than a dozen different activities: a true embarrassment of riches! So many choices\, so little time!\nProduced by –– The Columbus Folk Music Society in cooperation with The Metro Parks. Co-sponsored by WCBE 90.5 FM\nMeeting location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area Big Meadows picnic area is at the back of the park. After you enter the park\, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill\, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with a playground. Meet near restrooms.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/central-ohio-folk-festival-3/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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SUMMARY:For Adults: Science Sunday - Stream Quality Monitoring and Macroinvertebrates
DESCRIPTION:Join Lindsey Krusling from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves as we learn about what lives in Ohio waterways during this session about Stream Quality Monitoring and Macroinvertebrates. This session will feature an outdoor learning experience. We will be riding the tram to access the creek. Please bring shoes that can get wet. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-science-sunday-stream-quality-monitoring-and-macroinvertebrates/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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SUMMARY:5-Mile Hike on the Alum Creek Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an (almost) 5-mile hike along the Alum Creek Greenway Trail (meets at Heron Pond). We won’t stop too often\, but will enjoy being outdoors and sharing good company. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meets at the Heron Pond bulletin board\, 3400 Williams Rd\, Columbus
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/5-mile-hike-on-the-alum-creek-trail/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eagle Hikes
DESCRIPTION:This is the last Sunday to check on the progress of the Bald Eagles at their nest at 100 Acre Woods! Hike 1.5 mi. on flat\, primitive trail. Prepare for mud. Meet at 5225 Cambria Way.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/eagle-hikes-2/
LOCATION:100 Acre Wood\, 5280 Cambria Way\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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SUMMARY:For Adults 18+: Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join the naturalist to discover what plants naturally grow in your yard that can be used in creating wildcrafted teas and enjoy some tea time refreshments. \nMeet at the Nature Center at 1415 Darby Creek Dr.\, Galloway 43119
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-18-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Star Wars Archery
DESCRIPTION:May the 4th be with you! Enjoy Star Wars themed targets at the Scioto Grove Archery range. Equipment and basic instruction provided. Recommended for ages 8+ only.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/star-wars-archery-2/
LOCATION:Scioto Grove\, 5172 Jackson Pike\, Grove City\, OH\, 43123\, United States
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