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SUMMARY:Family Creeking
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. Learn about the fish we catch including how we identify them in the field with the Native Fish Coalition. Identify the insects we find with Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW). Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip flops. Limited supply of buckets and nets. All animals will be released back into the river at the end of the program. Don’t forget a towel and complete a change of clothes to dry off after the program. All ages. \nMeet in Big Meadows. Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park-Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located near the back of the park area in the back of the park. After you enter the park\, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill\, a sign will be on the right side saying “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign\, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin board/playground area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-creeking-10/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding
DESCRIPTION:Come out anytime during the listed time and enjoy kayaking or stand up paddleboarding the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park. Kayaks and stand up paddleboards will be first come first served. Solo\, sit in kayaks available\, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for participants on a first come first serve basis. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun! \nMeet at 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH. This is the entrance off of Trabue Rd.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-kayaking-and-stand-up-paddleboarding/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding
DESCRIPTION:Come out anytime during the listed time and enjoy kayaking or stand up paddleboarding the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park. Kayaks and stand up paddleboards will be first come first served. Solo\, sit in kayaks available\, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for participants on a first come first serve basis. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun! \nMeet at 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH. This is the entrance off of Trabue Rd.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-kayaking-and-stand-up-paddleboarding-2/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000
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UID:10002763-1750597200-1750600800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:How We Grow Caterpillars
DESCRIPTION:Find out how we raise caterpillars into healthy butterflies and moths. Species covered will include monarchs\, giant silkmoths\, swallowtails\, and more. We will discuss the best ways to keep them healthy and how to support local populations.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/how-we-grow-caterpillars/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T150000
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SUMMARY:Try it! Kayaking and SUP
DESCRIPTION:Come out and try stand-up paddleboarding 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-in kayaks have a 275Ibs limit.\n*Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances\, the closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road.*\nUse address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-kayaking-and-sup-8/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Splash
DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 1-4pm 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. 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-sunday-splash-3/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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UID:10002768-1750599000-1750604400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Tree ID Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the shade of trees as you learn to identify them from their leaves on an easy 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-tree-id-walk-2/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000
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UID:10002739-1750608000-1750615200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Tram Rides
DESCRIPTION:Hop on the Metro Parks tram for a 30-minute narrated tour of the park. The tram departs from the Nature Center and last picks up at 12 p.m on June 7th\, and 6 p.m. on June 22.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-tram-rides-5/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T180000
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile hike on the Multipurpose Trail to learn fun facts about summer wildflowers growing in the fields.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wonderful-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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