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SUMMARY:Backpacking and Hiking Open House
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in backpacking or backcountry hiking\, but not sure how to get started? Come and explore the possibilities! At our backpacking and hiking open house we’ll have: The 10 essentials to always have with you\, whether hiking or backpacking\nLeave No Trace principles\nEquipment you might use for a day hike or 10 day wilderness hike\nTypical backpacking foods\, recipes\, and nutrition information\nSample hiking plans for the Appalachian Trail\nInformation about backpacking trails 1-4 hours from Columbus\nResource list to help you get started
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/backpacking-and-hiking-open-house/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by taking in all things green on a 4-mile off-trail hike to a giant oak tree. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven in areas\, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the old Park Maintenance Shop\, 9935 Opossum Hollow Road\, Rockbridge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/st-patricks-day-hike/
LOCATION:Clear Creek\, 185 Clear Creek Road\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Speaker Series: Rock Climbing with Jordan Reding
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired for your next adventure from the comfort of your home! Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure for the following virtual presentation: Rock Climbing with Jordan Reding \nLearn about basic Rock Climbing gear and follow along with Jordan Reding as he talks about his amazing adventures as a climbing guide and how he got there! During this presentation he will talk about some of his favorite climbing trips and destinations! Jaw dropping photos and videos will inspire you to get outdoors and climbing! \nAn access link will be emailed to the email address provided via this form.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/virtual-speaker-series-rock-climbing-with-jordan-reding/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T150000
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UID:10000390-1678543200-1678546800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Amphibian Search
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 miles on- and off-trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park to look for early spring amphibians!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/amphibian-search/2023-03-11/
LOCATION:Rocky Fork\, 7180 East Walnut St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T120000
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SUMMARY:Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and search for Bigfoot at the Arrowhead Picnic Area!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bigfoot-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Scioto Grove\, 5172 Jackson Pike\, Grove City\, OH\, 43123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000
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SUMMARY:Amphibian Search
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 miles on- and off-trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park to look for early spring amphibians!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/amphibian-search/2023-03-04/
LOCATION:Rocky Fork\, 7180 East Walnut St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T110000
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SUMMARY:WINTER HIKE CELEBRATION!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 26\, 2023 11am-3pm at Blacklick Golf Course\nHike along the paths of our Audubon Sanctuary Golf Course\, collect your Winter Hike patch or Friends of Metro Parks hiking stick and medallion\, enjoy hot chocolate\, warm up by the fire and search for wooden ornaments along the trail.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-hike-celebration/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Golf Course\, 7309 E Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T130000
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CREATED:20230206T135812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T135934Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Time
DESCRIPTION:Take a short hike through the sugarbush to learn about tapping trees and collecting sap\, then go to the Farmhouse to watch sap boiling and sample a sweet maple treat.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/maple-time/
LOCATION:Slate Run Living Historical Farm\, 1375 OH-674\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T193000
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SUMMARY:Winter Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Columbus Astronomy Society as we search the sky for constellations\, planets and more at Blacklick Woods Golf Course.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-astronomy/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Golf Course\, 7309 E Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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SUMMARY:Love from Metro Parks! - Three Creeks
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy hot drinks and a treat at Three Creeks.\nSaturday\, February 18 10am-1pm Three Creeks
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/love-from-metro-parks-three-creeks/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T100000
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SUMMARY:Love from Metro Parks! - Glacier Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Choose a trail you love and take a hike at Blendon Woods\, Glacier Ridge\, Heritage Trail\, Pickerington Ponds\, Quarry Trails and Three Creeks. \nEnjoy hot drinks and a treat at Glacier Ridge.\nSaturday\, February 11 10am-1pm Glacier Ridge \nAs you hike the trails\, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Pickerington Ponds the week of February 4\, Heritage Trail the week of February 11 and Quarry Trails the week of February 18.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/love-from-metro-parks-glacier-ridge/
LOCATION:Glacier Ridge\, 9801 Hyland Croy\, Plain City\, OH\, 43064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T130000
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UID:10000007-1675504800-1675515600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Love from Metro Parks! - Blendon Woods
DESCRIPTION:Choose a trail you love and take a hike at Blendon Woods\, Glacier Ridge\, Heritage Trail\, Pickerington Ponds\, Quarry Trails and Three Creeks. \nEnjoy hot drinks and a treat at Blendon Woods.\nSaturday\, February 4 10am-1pm Blendon Woods \nAs you hike the trails\, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Pickerington Ponds the week of February 4\, Heritage Trail the week of February 11 and Quarry Trails the week of February 18.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/love-from-metro-parks-blendon-woods/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T130000
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SUMMARY:Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Clear Creek
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek\, Prairie Oaks\, Rocky Fork\, Scioto Audubon\, Scioto Grove\, Sharon Woods\, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. \nEnjoy refreshments at Clear Creek.\nSaturday\, January 28 10am-1pm Clear Creek \nAs you hike the trails\, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7\, Slate Run the week of January 14\, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/start-the-new-year-with-metro-parks-clear-creek/
LOCATION:Clear Creek\, 185 Clear Creek Road\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T221253Z
UID:10000005-1674295200-1674306000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Scioto Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek\, Prairie Oaks\, Rocky Fork\, Scioto Audubon\, Scioto Grove\, Sharon Woods\, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. \nEnjoy refreshments at Scioto Audubon.\nSaturday\, January 21 10am-1pm Scioto Audubon \nAs you hike the trails\, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7\, Slate Run the week of January 14\, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/start-the-new-year-with-metro-parks-scioto-audubon/
LOCATION:Scioto Audubon\, 400 West Whittier St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T173816
CREATED:20221121T214314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T221215Z
UID:10000004-1673690400-1673701200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Sharon Woods
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek\, Prairie Oaks\, Rocky Fork\, Scioto Audubon\, Scioto Grove\, Sharon Woods\, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. \nEnjoy refreshments at Sharon Woods.\nSaturday\, January 14 10am- 1pm Sharon Woods \nAs you hike the trails\, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7\, Slate Run the week of January 14\, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/start-the-new-year-with-metro-parks-sharon-woods/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T173816
CREATED:20221121T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T221118Z
UID:10000003-1673085600-1673096400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Prairie Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek\, Prairie Oaks\, Rocky Fork\, Scioto Audubon\, Scioto Grove\, Sharon Woods\, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. \nEnjoy refreshments at Prairie Oaks.\nSaturday\, January 7 10am-1pm Prairie Oaks \nAs you hike the trails\, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7\, Slate Run the week of January 14\, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28. \n 
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/refreshments-at-the-parks-prairie-oaks/
LOCATION:Prairie Oaks\, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road\, West Jefferson\, OH\, 43162\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T173816
CREATED:20221121T224936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T231739Z
UID:10000019-1670691600-1670698800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Twinkling Lights\, Lantern Walks & Hot Chocolate at Chestnut Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Walk under the twinkling lights at Battelle Darby Creek\, Blacklick Woods\, Highbanks\, Homestead and Inniswood during the month of December. Come out to Chestnut Ridge for special evening lantern walks and hot chocolate on Friday December 9\, 2022 & Saturday December 10\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/twinkling-lights-2/2022-12-10/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T190000
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UID:10000018-1670605200-1670612400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Twinkling Lights\, Lantern Walks & Hot Chocolate at Chestnut Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Walk under the twinkling lights at Battelle Darby Creek\, Blacklick Woods\, Highbanks\, Homestead and Inniswood during the month of December. Come out to Chestnut Ridge for special evening lantern walks and hot chocolate on Friday December 9\, 2022 & Saturday December 10\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/twinkling-lights-2/2022-12-09/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T173816
CREATED:20221121T192848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T230719Z
UID:10000001-1670086800-1670094000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:WINTER HIKE KICK-OFF
DESCRIPTION:December 3\, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Inniswood Metro Garden\nJoin us at the Innis House for hot chocolate and take a walk through the gardens under the twinkling lights.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-hike-kick-off/
LOCATION:Innis House\, 940 S Hempstead Road\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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