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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T190000
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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:20221210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20221121T224936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T231739Z
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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:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20221121T214428Z
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:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20221121T214552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T221426Z
UID:10000006-1674900000-1674910800@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20221121T214839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T221627Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20221121T220343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T221804Z
UID:10000008-1676109600-1676120400@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20221121T220514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T181541Z
UID:10000009-1676714400-1676725200@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230206T135129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T135129Z
UID:10000387-1676748600-1676754000@www.metroparks.net
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230206T135812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T135934Z
UID:10000388-1677330000-1677337200@www.metroparks.net
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:20230226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20221121T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T180703Z
UID:10000010-1677409200-1677423600@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230215T185611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T185611Z
UID:10000389-1677938400-1677942000@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/2023-03-04/
LOCATION:Rocky Fork\, 7180 East Walnut St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230223T204411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T204411Z
UID:10000391-1678104000-1678109400@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230215T185611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T185611Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230308T204144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T204144Z
UID:10000395-1678993200-1678996800@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230223T204734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T205048Z
UID:10000392-1679047200-1679058000@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230223T204941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T204941Z
UID:10000393-1679144400-1679151600@www.metroparks.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230223T205354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T205354Z
UID:10000394-1679752800-1679758200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Eagle Watch
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of America’s national bird and take a 1/2 mile round-trip walk to observe nesting bald eagles through a spotting scope. No pets\, please. Meets at Pickerington Ponds Wood Duck area\, 4150 Bowen Rd\, Canal Winchester.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/eagle-watch/
LOCATION:Pickerington Ponds\, 7680 Wright Road\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eagles-in-nest_adults-and-babies_PKP_April_John-Anderson.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230308T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T204515Z
UID:10000396-1679835600-1679841000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Clean Up by the Creek
DESCRIPTION:Help pick up trash in the floodplain near the Bluebell Trail and adjacent areas. We’ll supply the trash bags while you bring gloves\, wear boots for mud and bring trash grabbers if you’d like. Please note that if we get heavy rain in the week before the clean up\, area may be flooded and clean-up activity will be limited. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/clean-up-by-the-creek/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230323T185342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T185342Z
UID:10000397-1680012000-1680015600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Forts\, Fire & Fun
DESCRIPTION:Build a fort\, try your hand at fire starting and have fun in our natural play area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/forts-fire-fun/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230323T185620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T185620Z
UID:10000398-1680112800-1680118200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Each Volunteer Information Session includes information on the Metro Parks organization and volunteer opportunities and expectations. There is also an opportunity to complete an interview and begin the background process.\nTo become a volunteer\, you should complete a volunteer application\, attend a Volunteer Information Session\, complete an interview at the Volunteer Information Session\, and pass a background screening including a reference check and fingerprinting.\nTo register\, email Jill Snyder snyder@metroparks.net. You MUST register to attend this session. \nSession is at Spring Hollow\, Sharon Woods Metro Park: 1069 W. Main St. Westerville\, OH 43081.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/volunteer-information-session/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods\, 1069 W Main St\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230323T185738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T185738Z
UID:10000399-1680260400-1680264000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Minecraft IRL
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we play Minecraft but in real life. Create your own torch\, dig for fossils\, “hunt” for wildlife and resources\, and construct a shelter in this offline version of Minecraft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/minecraft-irl/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230324T151913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T152323Z
UID:10000400-1680346800-1680357600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hoppin' Hound Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Bring your canine friend for a doggone good egg hunt at the dog park! Registration starts 10:30 am. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hoppin-hound-hunt/
LOCATION:Rocky Fork\, 7180 East Walnut St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230324T152419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T152419Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Egg Dying
DESCRIPTION:Natural plant materials will be used to create beautiful dyes for your eggs. Learn how to make your own natural dyes\, and try ours. One hard boiled egg per person provided\, but feel free to bring your own too!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/natural-egg-dying/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230327T141346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T141346Z
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SUMMARY:An Egg-citing Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:**Please Note: This is not an egg hunt\, please leave baskets at home** Hop on over for a fun afternoon of “egg-themed” activities. Enjoy an outdoor Easter themed scavenger hunt \, toast marshmallows over the campfire\, play “egg-themed” games inside the nature center and more! A costumed Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance. Candy prizes for the scavenger hunt. \nMeeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited parking in the nature center parking lot on busy days. Additional parking available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area. The Oak Coves picnic area\, 10-min walk from the nature center. Follow the paved trail through Oak coves toward the nature center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/an-egg-citing-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230331T154419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T154419Z
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SUMMARY:Frog Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile round trip walk to a wetland where we’ll listen to and search for mating frogs and toads. Please wear boots if you plan on joining the search as we’ll be wading in cold\, shallow water. Some nets will be available to use but bring your own headlamps or flashlights. Note: Cold weather means very few frogs and toads so hope for warm weather! Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/frog-frenzy/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230410T143738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T143738Z
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SUMMARY:Walk Among the Bluebells
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the natural history of Virginia bluebells and other spring wildflowers. on a 1-mile walk. Please wear shoes or boots suitable for muddy\, slippery walking. No pets\, please. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/walk-among-the-bluebells/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042004
CREATED:20230331T154650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T154701Z
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SUMMARY:Plant A Tree at Highbanks
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day by helping plant native Ohio trees in an area of the forest where volunteers have been removing invasive plant species. We will be planting native trees to help the forest recover to a healthy ecosystem. Trees have been selected to help pollinators or birds. Trees have been donated by Green Columbus as part of their Earth Day celebration. Please bring a shovel\, work gloves and water bottle. We will be planting off-trail\, please be sure to treat your clothing with tick repellant.. Expect to be get dirty and wear shoes with good traction. Take home a free native Ohio tree after the program. Ages 6+. \nMeeting Location notes; Meet in the Big Meadows Picnic Area. After entering the park\, follow the park road all the way to back of the park and enter the Big Meadows Picnic Area. Meet us in the first parking lot on the RIGHT. Additional parking available in near by parking lots. “Program” signs will be posted in the park to help you find our meeting location.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/plant-a-tree-at-highbanks/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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