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UID:10002161-1736083800-1736089200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Hike The Sweetgum
DESCRIPTION:Meander through a forest of pines\, oaks and sweetgums on a 2-mile brisk winter walk. The trail is considered easy. \nMeet at the Tall Pines Area at 6833 Richardson Rd.\, Groveport.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-hike-the-sweetgum-2/
LOCATION:Walnut Woods\, 6723 Lithopolis Rd\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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UID:10002162-1736085600-1736089200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Walking With Woodpeckers
DESCRIPTION:We’ll learn about and look for woodpeckers and other birds on an easy\, less than a mile walk. Bring binoculars if you’d like and we’ll have some to share. Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/walking-with-woodpeckers/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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UID:10002223-1736085600-1736091000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Try It! Archery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided\, fun and free! Ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-archery-16/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Golf Course\, 7309 E Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T140000
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UID:10002210-1736085600-1736091000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Animal Signs Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1-mile to search for animal signs with a naturalist.. Plan to hike off-trail along animal trails. Expect to get muddy. Parents may want to bring a change of shoes and clothes for the ride home depending on muddy conditions. Age 5+\nMeeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking in the Nature Center lot on busy days. Additional parking is available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area\, a 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. Follow the paved trail through Oak Coves toward the Nature Center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-animal-signs-hike/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T042250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T143133Z
UID:10002252-1736265600-1736272800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the winter season with a fun scavenger hunt that will lead you around the park! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the barn shelter from 4-6pm and complete the scavenger hunt to earn a prize!\nThe scavenger hunt trail will take you around the park with less than a 1 mile trail that is a mixed path of pavement\, gravel\, and dirt.\nThis program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T190000
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UID:10002224-1736271000-1736276400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Try It! Archery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided\, fun and free! Ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-archery-16/2025-01-07/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Golf Course\, 7309 E Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000
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UID:10002193-1736330400-1736334000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Over and Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Learn about winter wildlife through a story\, activity and a craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-over-and-under-the-snow/2025-01-08/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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UID:10002191-1736330400-1736334000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Warm for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Learn how different animals deal with the cold through a story\, craft\, and short hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-warm-for-winter/2025-01-08/1/
LOCATION:Inniswood Metro Gardens\, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
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UID:10002194-1736341200-1736344800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Over and Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Learn about winter wildlife through a story\, activity and a craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-over-and-under-the-snow/2025-01-08/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
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UID:10002192-1736341200-1736344800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Warm for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Learn how different animals deal with the cold through a story\, craft\, and short hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-warm-for-winter/2025-01-08/2/
LOCATION:Inniswood Metro Gardens\, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T183000
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UID:10002237-1736357400-1736361000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Lantern Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an after dark adventure on this two mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow. Meet at the Tall Pines area! 6833 Richardson Rd\, Groveport\, OH 43125
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lantern-hike-14/
LOCATION:Walnut Woods\, 6723 Lithopolis Rd\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
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UID:10002238-1736445600-1736449200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Speaker Series this winter\, at Scioto Grove Metro Park! We will be inside the The Grove lodge. \nOur January speaker is backpacker Maddy Wilson\, and she will be discussing her journey thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. She will go over how she prepped for her trip\, and things she discovered along the way! \nSip on a hot beverage and enjoy some free snacks as you listen to Maddy’s adventure!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/speaker-series-thru-hiking-the-appalachian-trail/
LOCATION:Scioto Grove\, 5172 Jackson Pike\, Grove City\, OH\, 43123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T103000
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CREATED:20241226T143150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T143150Z
UID:10002195-1736501400-1736505000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Animal Senses
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal senses through story\, activities\, and craft. Ages 3-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-animal-senses/2025-01-10/1/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T120000
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UID:10002196-1736506800-1736510400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Animal Senses
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal senses through story\, activities\, and craft. Ages 3-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-animal-senses/2025-01-10/2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T170000
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UID:10002231-1736524800-1736528400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sunset and S'mores
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy watching the sunset while eating a toasty s’more around a warm campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Basin Parking Lot\, all equipment provided. \nQuarry Trails Metro Park has several separate park entrances. 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/sunset-and-smores-4/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T183000
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CREATED:20241226T153352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T153352Z
UID:10002213-1736530200-1736533800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Lantern Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1.5-mile lantern-lit hike through the Walter Tucker State Nature Preserve.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lantern-hike-11/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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