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SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Bluebell Walk
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. Please note that the bluebell bloom time varies from year-to-year so we may or may not see lots of blooming flowers!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-bluebell-walk-2/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T110000
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SUMMARY:Preschool: All About Eggs
DESCRIPTION:The Easter Bunny is not the only one leaving eggs outside\, there’s lot of animals who lay eggs in spring. Come learn about the many eggs that you can find at the park with us! We will enjoy a story\, a discovery table\, a craft\, and a short hike.\nThis program is geared for ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-all-about-eggs/2025-04-16/1/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Preschool: All About Eggs
DESCRIPTION:The Easter Bunny is not the only one leaving eggs outside\, there’s lot of animals who lay eggs in spring. Come learn about the many eggs that you can find at the park with us! We will enjoy a story\, a discovery table\, a craft\, and a short hike.\nThis program is geared for ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-all-about-eggs/2025-04-16/2/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
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UID:10002528-1744808400-1744812000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-3/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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UID:10002576-1744887600-1744893000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschool: The Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Homeschoolers will study different types of birds nests to find out how they are made\, conduct a short experiment and learn how to build their own. Program will include a short hike to look for bird nests.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschool-the-best-nest/2025-04-17/1/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool: The Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Homeschoolers will study different types of birds nests to find out how they are made\, conduct a short experiment and learn how to build their own. Program will include a short hike to look for bird nests.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschool-the-best-nest/2025-04-17/2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening S'mores
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 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/evening-smores-2/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
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SUMMARY:Micro Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center to discover a whole new world by looking through microscopes.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/micro-wonders/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
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UID:10002509-1744970400-1744974000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Learn about wetlands and the animals that inhabit them while we use dip nets to scoop for tadpoles and aquatic insects.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-swamp/2025-04-18/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bunny Hunt Trail
DESCRIPTION:Find the bunnies hidden on the trail and decode the secret word and get a sweet treat.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bunny-hunt-trail-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
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SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Learn about wetlands and the animals that inhabit them while we use dip nets to scoop for tadpoles and aquatic insects.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-swamp/2025-04-18/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
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UID:10002537-1744981200-1744988400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Garden Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Innis House to pick up a scavenger hunt and then go out to look for the garden features and plants on the list! Come back to the house when you’re done to claim a prize.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/garden-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Innis House\, 940 S Hempstead Road\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T163000
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UID:10002567-1744988400-1744993800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Tadpole Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Ages 14+. Take a 1-mile hike to explore a vernal pool and learn the life cycle of frogs\, toads and macroinvertebrates! Wear boots and clothes that can get muddy!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/tadpole-takeover/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000
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SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Removal
DESCRIPTION:Set off on an adventure to improve the habitat of Blacklick Woods! Help staff remove garlic mustard\, an invasive species. Bring gardening gloves.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/garlic-mustard-removal/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T210000
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CREATED:20250325T142635Z
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UID:10002568-1745004600-1745010000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sounds of Spring Evening Hike
DESCRIPTION:Who’s calling on a spring evening? Find out as we talk about spring wildlife and go for a 1-mile muddy hike to listen for them! May include off-trail hiking to reach prime areas. All ages. \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/sounds-of-spring-evening-hike/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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