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UID:10004071-1776693600-1776697200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschool: How to Stream Quality Monitor
DESCRIPTION:Get in the creek to learn how to Stream Quality Monitor. Catch macroinvertebrates and fish to learn about what it means for the creek. Closed toed shoes are required. Ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschool-how-to-stream-quality-monitor/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
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UID:10003987-1776794400-1776798000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Pull
DESCRIPTION:Help rid the park of this invasive plant. Bring garden gloves if you have them. We will hike a minimum of 1mi. to the site. Most of the work will be off trail. Trash bags provided.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/garlic-mustard-pull/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
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UID:10004050-1776794400-1776798000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Cowboy Campfire Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a campfire meal at Quarry Trails Metro Park\, cowboy style! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter\, use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive\, Columbus 43228
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/cowboy-campfire-cooking/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181008Z
UID:10004072-1776862800-1776866400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Earth Day Strike Team
DESCRIPTION:Join our team to pick up litter and pull a common invasive species- garlic mustard. Bring an optional lunch to picnic by the water to celebrate a job well done! Ages 10+. 9020 US Route 62\, Orient\, OH 43146
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/earth-day-strike-team/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260318T133945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T133945Z
UID:10003999-1776873600-1776880800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Earth Day Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with us as we plant seeds\, craft\, and learn all about the ways to help keep Mother Nature clean and healthy for everyone!\nThis program is geared for ages 6-12\, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Lakeside Pavilion\, rain or shine!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/earth-day-extravaganza-2/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260326T135136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T135136Z
UID:10004051-1776967200-1776970800@www.metroparks.net
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\, with slight elevation. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/run-club-4/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260327T181052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181052Z
UID:10004073-1777023000-1777026600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Learn about flowers through story\, activities\, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5 and will be both indoors and outdoors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-flowers/2026-04-24/1/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181052Z
UID:10004074-1777028400-1777032000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Learn about flowers through story\, activities\, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5 and will be both indoors and outdoors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-flowers/2026-04-24/2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260327T181119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181119Z
UID:10004075-1777039200-1777042800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Dating Darters
DESCRIPTION:Discover how colorful our small fish can get as we do our own dance in the water to catch some darters during their breeding season. Closed toed shoes required. 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/dating-darters-3/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260323T132402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T132402Z
UID:10004039-1777104000-1777109400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Warbler Wander
DESCRIPTION:Hike portions of the Coyote Run and Multi-Use trails while searching for warblers. Hike will be about 1.5 miles with many stops. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them\, some will be available to borrow. 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/warbler-wander/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260326T134420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T134420Z
UID:10004043-1777111200-1777118400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Intro to Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided hike to learn the basics of nature journaling. Bring your own sketchbook. Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area\, 620 Clear Creek Road SW in Lancaster (39.600092\, -82.631611)
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-intro-to-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Clear Creek\, 185 Clear Creek Road\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260319T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184639Z
UID:10004002-1777122000-1777129200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sheep on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing between 1-3pm\nWatch sheep shearing\, meet the lambs and learn about the uses of wool.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sheep-on-the-farm-3/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Slate Run Living Historical Farm\, 1375 OH-674\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260327T181217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181217Z
UID:10004076-1777131000-1777134600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Rescue or Retreat: When to Help Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Learn what to do when you see injured and abandoned wildlife\, or if becoming a permitted rehabber is right for you. Note that this program does not qualify as wildlife rehabilitation training for the purposes of Ohio permitting. Best for ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/rescue-or-retreat-when-to-help-wildlife/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260318T125606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125606Z
UID:10003986-1777132800-1777136400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we search for amazing things! The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event that has been running for 10 years. Columbus will compete with other cities to see who can find the most species. Download the iNaturalist app if you would like to add your own observations to the project.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/city-nature-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260323T130935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130935Z
UID:10004030-1777194000-1777201200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Spring Migration Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 1.5-mile hike while we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers\, vireos\, tanagers and more.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-migration-bird-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T132435Z
UID:10004040-1777197600-1777203000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Bald Eagles\, Osprey and Sandhill Cranes
DESCRIPTION:Search for these amazing avians and hear about their success stories on a 2-mile walk on the Killdeer Trail. \nMeet at the Wood Duck Picnic Area parking lot at 4150 Bowen Rd.\, Canal Winchester.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-bald-eagles-osprey-and-sandhill-cranes/
LOCATION:Pickerington Ponds\, 7680 Wright Road\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260323T131056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T131056Z
UID:10004031-1777208400-1777215600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sunday in the Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Buttonbush swamp to scoop up slimy critters.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sunday-in-the-swamp-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260318T125513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125513Z
UID:10003984-1777212000-1777215600@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-3/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:100 Acre Wood\, 5280 Cambria Way\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260323T131140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T131140Z
UID:10004032-1777212000-1777219200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Children’s Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of fun as we explore garden herbs with a variety of hands-on activities. Plus visit with baby animals and staff from Slate Run Farm.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/childrens-garden-day-3/
LOCATION:Inniswood Metro Gardens\, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260327T181304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181304Z
UID:10004077-1777215600-1777219200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Little Hikers Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little hiker and let’s go on a 1-mile hike with stops along the way for a story and game! Trail is stroller friendly. Meet us at the Ranger Station.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/little-hikers-club-3/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260326T135211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T135211Z
UID:10004052-1777275000-1777280400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Sunrise Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a approx. 3-mile sunrise hike at Slate Run Metro Park. Terrain will be hilly. Meet at Buzzards Roost Picnic Area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-sunrise-hike/
LOCATION:Slate Run Park\, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North\, Canal Winchester\, 43110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260318T134011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T134011Z
UID:10004000-1777485600-1777491000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Nature Detectives with COSI!
DESCRIPTION:Grab a magnifying glass and hiking shoes and get ready to investigate the woods with us! Get to know a little more about the wonderful ecosystems here in Ohio.\nWe will hike approximately 1.5miles on mixed terrain trails (gravel\, paved\, and dirt). All detective supplies will be provided. Please bring closed toed shoes\, layers (it’s always windy!)\, and a sense of adventure!\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/nature-detectives-with-cosi/
LOCATION:Glacier Ridge\, 9801 Hyland Croy\, Plain City\, OH\, 43064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260323T131342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T131342Z
UID:10004033-1777485600-1777491000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:COSI Science Festival - Fantastic Fungi BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Be a scientist! Learn to use iNaturalist to record scientific observations and then set off on a 1.25-mile hike to observe\, identify and record mushrooms and other fungi around Blacklick Woods.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/cosi-science-festival-fantastic-fungi-bioblitz-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260323T131445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T131445Z
UID:10004034-1777543200-1777546800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Tots on Trails
DESCRIPTION:Share a slow-paced\, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/tots-on-trails-23/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260326T135307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T135307Z
UID:10004053-1777568400-1777575600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sand Volleyball and S'mores
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a s’more over the campfire and play sand volleyball at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! All equipment and ingredients will be provided. Park at the climbing wall.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sand-volleyball-and-smores/
LOCATION:Scioto Audubon\, 400 West Whittier St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055520
CREATED:20260318T125546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125546Z
UID:10003985-1777572000-1777575600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adventure at the Lake with Brave Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brave Wilderness team for a Blendon Bioblitz as we search for wildlife around Thoreau Lake. Download iNaturalist before you come to help contribute to the data. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adventure-at-the-lake-with-brave-wilderness-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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