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UID:10002843-1751119200-1751126400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Campfire Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meal around the campfire at Scioto Grove\, and learn how to make your own campfire treat! All materials and equipment will be provided\, free and fun! Meet at the Arrowhead Shelter.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/campfire-cooking-6/
LOCATION:Scioto Grove\, 5172 Jackson Pike\, Grove City\, OH\, 43123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
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UID:10002838-1751119200-1751126400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Day of Play
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Kingfisher Shelter for activities including corn hole\, a camp fire\, fishing\, archery and more!\nUse address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive and follow the road back to the Lake Area parking lot.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/day-of-play/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000
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SUMMARY:Let's Glow!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an illuminating evening as we learn about the magical world of fireflies! Then\, we’ll head out on a guided 1-mile night hike lighting up the trail with glow sticks as we search for fireflies in their natural habitat.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lets-glow/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000
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UID:10002803-1751142600-1751146200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Discovery Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 1.5-mile hike in the forest while searching for fireflies and learning about animals that are awake at night!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/discovery-night-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T130000
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UID:10002827-1751202000-1751205600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Dragons & Damsels
DESCRIPTION:Take a hike with us to the creek as we search on land and in the water for dragonflies and damselflies in all life stages. Closed toed shoes required. Meet at the Little Darby Picnic Area\, 3711 Gardner Rd\, Georgesville\, OH.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/dragons-damsels/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
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UID:10002804-1751205600-1751209200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Nature No-Nos
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn about some wild plants and animals\, like poison ivy and venomous snakes\, that are best left alone.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/nature-no-nos-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
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UID:10002773-1751205600-1751209200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Insect Safari
DESCRIPTION:Learn about insects\,then take nets and jars into the field to hunt for some
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/insect-safari/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T120000
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UID:10002805-1751281200-1751284800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Animal Senses
DESCRIPTION:Meet a naturalist in Big Meadows to learn about animals of the meadow\, their senses\, and how they use them to survive in their habitat. Stay afterwards to take a self guided stroll through the Big Meadows area to see what animals you can spot! Ages 6+ recommended. Program will be entirely outdoors. \nMeeting Location Oak Coves 3rd parking lot: The Oak Coves picnic area is your first LEFT after entering the park. Once you turn left into the Oak Coves picnic area\, we will be in the third parking lot. Meet the naturalist at the bulletin board. Follow the orange program signs. If the parking lot is full\, the Oak Coves picnic area has 4 other parking lots within 5-8 minutes walking time of the meeting location.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-senses/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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CREATED:20250624T180807Z
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UID:10002941-1751364000-1751367600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesday: Summer Colors
DESCRIPTION:Summer sure is hot\, but there’s LOTS of colors to look for and find! Join us for a fun story about summer colors\, a fun activity\, and a short hike!\nThis program is geared for ages 2-4. Meet at the barn shelter\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/toddler-tuesday-summer-colors/2025-07-01/1/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T110000
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UID:10002801-1751367600-1751371200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Creeking
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. 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-11/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000
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UID:10002942-1751374800-1751378400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesday: Summer Colors
DESCRIPTION:Summer sure is hot\, but there’s LOTS of colors to look for and find! Join us for a fun story about summer colors\, a fun activity\, and a short hike!\nThis program is geared for ages 2-4. Meet at the barn shelter\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/toddler-tuesday-summer-colors/2025-07-01/2/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
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CREATED:20250617T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T140712Z
UID:10002869-1751374800-1751378400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Animal Encounter Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the picnic area in front of the Nature Center (or inside if the weather is bad) to meet a few of our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-encounter-tuesdays/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T150000
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CREATED:20250625T181528Z
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UID:10002956-1751378400-1751382000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Drop-in: Turtle Time
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center to learn about turtles and meet our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/drop-in-turtle-time/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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