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UID:10002920-1752933600-1752939000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:100 Acre Wood Off-trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore the hidden gem of the Metro Parks. We will attempt to reach less-traveled areas of the park. Hiking may be strenuous and muddy\, so wear sturdy shoes. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/100-acre-wood-off-trail-hike/
LOCATION:100 Acre Wood\, 5280 Cambria Way\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
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SUMMARY:Cicadian Rhythm
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5-miles and learn all about periodical and annual cicadas and how they can sing so loud!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/cicadian-rhythm-2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T203000
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SUMMARY:Blacklight Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about fluorescence and use blacklights to illuminate glowing creatures in the dark! Hike will be approximately 1 mile on a flat trail of asphalt and crushed limestone. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blacklights. A limited supply will be available. Program will end at 945pm; the park closes at 10pm. Meeting Location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located 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/blacklight-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:20250720T100000
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SUMMARY:Try it! Kayaking
DESCRIPTION:Come out anytime during the listed times and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park\, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo\, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+\, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for all ages\, with an adult. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun! \nUse address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-kayaking-11/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000
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UID:10002976-1753009200-1753020000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Creeking
DESCRIPTION:Drop by our Natural Play Area and come ready to get wet and muddy as we explore Spring Creek and discover what lives there. Meet at our Natural Play Area and follow the trail to the creek. Shoes must be worn in the creek.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/creeking-2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
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UID:10002965-1753016400-1753020000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of crayfish\, frogs\, fish\, and insects.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-creek-exploration-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
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SUMMARY:Fungi Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the world of fungi as we take a walk to find some in the park.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fungi-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
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UID:10002933-1753023600-1753027200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Drawn to Water
DESCRIPTION:Let the flowing water inspire you! Bring a journal or sketchbook and join us for a relaxing sketch session along the creek as we capture the sights of the creek in the summer. Adults only. Meet at Indian Ridge Picnic Area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/drawn-to-water/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000
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UID:10002898-1753030800-1753038000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Concert: The High Street Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert by The High Street Stompers. This New Orleans-style dixieland jazz band plays music for all ages\, and is sure to keep your toes tapping and fingers snapping. Limited seating provided or bring a chair.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/concert-the-high-street-stompers/
LOCATION:Inniswood Metro Gardens\, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000
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UID:10002966-1753034400-1753038000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Going on a Bug Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile trek through the prairie catching insects and learning about their adaptations.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-going-on-a-bug-hunt/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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