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UID:10003992-1775901600-1775905200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Plant Native/Trees and Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can add wildlife value to your landscape by adding native trees and shrubs. Limited free whips (seedlings) available after the program.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/plant-native-trees-and-shrubs/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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UID:10004024-1775916000-1775919600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about spring wildflowers on a half-mile walk along the Boardwalk Trail.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-wildflower-walk-3/
LOCATION:Inniswood Metro Gardens\, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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UID:10004023-1775916000-1775919600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Signs of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a 1-mile hike while we search for signs of spring.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/signs-of-spring-9/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T090000
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UID:10003991-1775984400-1775988000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For 12+ Beginning Birders Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a hike along gravel surface trails to look and listen for spring birds.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-12-beginning-birders-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000
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UID:10004046-1775988000-1775993400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Pie Iron Grilled Cheese!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to make a toasty grilled cheese over the campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Join us at the lower sled hill fire pit. All ingredients and equipment provided. First come first serve while supplies last.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/pie-iron-grilled-cheese/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260323T130420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130420Z
UID:10004025-1775998800-1776002400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to look for and learn about spring wildflowers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260318T125513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125513Z
UID:10003982-1776002400-1776006000@www.metroparks.net
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-3/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:100 Acre Wood\, 5280 Cambria Way\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T100000
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CREATED:20260327T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180200Z
UID:10004061-1776070800-1776074400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Run with a Ranger
DESCRIPTION:Join a park ranger for a 2-mile run! Meet at the ranger station.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/run-with-a-ranger-7/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T110000
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UID:10004047-1776074400-1776078000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Toddler Adventure Club!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on an exploratory hike at Prairie Oaks Metro Park during our Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame\, and staff will have an adventure pack with compasses\, maps\, and other adventure tools for kids to utilize during the program. Meet at the Whispering Oaks parking lot at Prairie Oaks Main Entrance\, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Rd\, West Jefferson OH.\n*Path will be stroller-friendly*
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/toddler-adventure-club-21/
LOCATION:Prairie Oaks\, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road\, West Jefferson\, OH\, 43162\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000
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UID:10004048-1776085200-1776088800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Lake Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a hike around the lake at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! We will meet at the Lake 3 parking lot at Darby Bend Lakes. Our hike will be approx. 2-miles. Use address 2755 Amity Rd\, Hilliard OH.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-lake-hike-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Oaks\, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road\, West Jefferson\, OH\, 43162\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
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UID:10004063-1776164400-1776168000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers can join us at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area to study bird nests and learn to build their own.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-best-nest/2026-04-14/1/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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UID:10003990-1776164400-1776168000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Ohio's Wildlife History
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America 250-Ohio\, learn about the many changes to Ohio’s landscape over the past 250 years through this interactive game. Reading required at 4rd grade level\, so appropriate for older kids or those with close participation of an adult mentor.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-ohios-wildlife-history/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260327T180447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150415Z
UID:10004064-1776175200-1776178800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers can join us at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area to study bird nests and learn to build their own.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-best-nest/2026-04-14/2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260327T180337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180337Z
UID:10004062-1776189600-1776193200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adaptive Adventures: All Bodies Beginners Hiking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first ever All Bodies Beginners Hiking Club! This is a monthly hike for all bodies inclusive of all abilities and sizes! \nThis will be a slow paced hike allowing for breaks when needed. This is not an interpretive hike. We will hike a little under a half mile on the Oak Openings ADA trail and some of the Edward S. Thomas ADA trail with an opportunity to go further or end there. Please meet at the Schrock lake restroom area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adaptive-adventures-all-bodies-beginners-hiking-club/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260318T133330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T133330Z
UID:10003995-1776247200-1776250800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Animal Tongues
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we are looking closely at different parts of animals and how those parts help them live and are special for where they live. This month we are talking all about the different tongues animals have! Slurp up the fun with us as we read a short story\, engage in an activity\, and get a little crafty.\nThis program is geared towards ages 3-6. Meet at the Barn Shelter\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-animal-tongues/2026-04-15/1/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
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CREATED:20260318T125354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125354Z
UID:10003980-1776247200-1776252600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-5/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260318T133330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T133330Z
UID:10003996-1776258000-1776261600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Animal Tongues
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we are looking closely at different parts of animals and how those parts help them live and are special for where they live. This month we are talking all about the different tongues animals have! Slurp up the fun with us as we read a short story\, engage in an activity\, and get a little crafty.\nThis program is geared towards ages 3-6. Meet at the Barn Shelter\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-animal-tongues/2026-04-15/2/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260319T184846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184846Z
UID:10004007-1776259800-1776265200@www.metroparks.net
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
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-bluebell-walk-3/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055838
CREATED:20260323T130527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130527Z
UID:10004026-1776265200-1776268800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Spring Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a 1-mile hike to learn about mushrooms and search for them along the trail.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-spring-fungi/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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