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SUMMARY:Run Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a running club? Join the Outdoor Adventure Run Club at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes Area parking lot – Kingfisher Shelter. We will run as far as the group is comfortable with during the hour. Trails are mostly paved\, with some gravel sections\, and slight elevation. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/run-club-3/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T123000
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SUMMARY:Spring in Your Step
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile hike to search for wildflowers and other signs of spring.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-in-your-step/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Wander
DESCRIPTION:Ever heard a strange MEEEP when you hike in the evenings? Come help us look for the bird with the goofy strut and the infamous call.\nWe will walk along the paved Marsh Hawk Trail (approx 1.5 miles)\nThis program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/woodcock-wander-2/
LOCATION:Glacier Ridge\, 9801 Hyland Croy\, Plain City\, OH\, 43064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000
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SUMMARY:Wetlands Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an approx. 2-mile hike at the Slate Run Wetlands\, 11140 Winchester Road\, Ashville OH (note: this is different than the main entrance to the park)
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wetlands-hike-2/
LOCATION:Slate Run Park\, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North\, Canal Winchester\, 43110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
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SUMMARY:Feed the Stream
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a fun Nature Center day and help us feed the Living Stream with a naturalist! All ages welcome.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/feed-the-stream-6/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
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SUMMARY:Skunk Cabbage/Wildflower Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Hike about 2mi off trail behind the lake to search for skunk cabbage and other early spring wildflowers. Prepare for mud.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/skunk-cabbage-wildflower-stroll/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
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SUMMARY:Evening 2-mile Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2-miles as we look and listen for wildlife. Trail includes steep hills\, uneven ground and muddy trails.\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/evening-2-mile-hike/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T123000
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UID:10003959-1774778400-1774787400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adult Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist in a 5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock and Overlook trails. Limited interpretive stops. Trail includes steep hills and uneven ground.\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/adult-fitness-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:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
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SUMMARY:Buds\, Bark & Branching
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn how you can identify common trees without their leaves. Best for ages 8+. Meet at the Ranger Station.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/buds-bark-branching/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Adventures: Disability Voices\, Outdoor Stories
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Spring Hollow Lodge for our first ever Disability Voices\, Outdoor Stories Speaker Series! \nWe welcome Nicki Almes! Nicki serves on the board of directors for Open Trail Collective\, an Akron based organization that works to bring more inclusivity and accessibility in outdoor recreation in their community. Nicki will be sharing some of her personal journey\, highlights from her work with Open Trail Collective and how the GRIT Freedom Chair helped give her back her independence in nature! Q&A Session at the end! \nMeet at Spring Hollow Lodge- 1069 W.Main Street Westerville\, OH 43081
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adaptive-adventures-disability-voices-outdoor-stories/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods\, 1069 W Main St\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/eagle-hike-hundred-acre-wood-2/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:100 Acre Wood\, 5280 Cambria Way\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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UID:10003866-1774792800-1774798200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Walk To The Eagle Nest
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our national bird then go on a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to observe them in the nest. Wear shoes suitable for mud. No pets\, please. Meets at Madison Christian Church parking lot\, 3565 Bixby Rd\, Groveport
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/walk-to-the-eagle-nest-9/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
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UID:10003885-1774796400-1774803600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Let’s Build an Eagle’s Nest Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn about the various nests our birds build! We will take a look at some nests and hit the trails to look for some nests in nature!\nIn celebration of America’s 250th birthday\, we are going to honor the national bird! At the end of the hike\, we will all work together to try to build a Bald Eagle nest using materials in our natural play area.\nThis program is geared for ages 6-16\, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Shelter House\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lets-build-an-eagles-nest-hike/
LOCATION:Glacier Ridge\, 9801 Hyland Croy\, Plain City\, OH\, 43064\, United States
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