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UID:10001627-1723035600-1723039200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Caterpillar Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Learn about caterpillars\, butterflies\, and the plants they need through a story\, craft\, and hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-caterpillar-crawl/2024-08-07/2/
LOCATION:Inniswood Metro Gardens\, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T133000
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UID:10001602-1723037400-1723041000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Catch A Bug
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics about insects then grab a net and collect some to observe and identify. Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-catch-a-bug/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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UID:10001685-1723111200-1723122000@www.metroparks.net
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 participants of all ages\, with an adult\, on a first come first serve basis. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun! \nQuarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-\n* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-kayaking-7/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000
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UID:10001606-1723114800-1723118400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Easy Summer Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Take a relaxing stroll on the easy\, accessible\, .5-mile Buttonbush trail. If conditions allow\, we will go up to Blacklick Woods’ new tree canopy after the walk. \nMeet at the Nature Center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-easy-summer-stroll/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000
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UID:10001668-1723114800-1723122000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Drop In: Bug Off
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Big Meadows Picnic Area between 11am-1pm to learn all about the fascinating world of insects and see how many you can catch in the meadow! A hat\, long pants\, and sunscreen are recommended. \nMeeting 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/drop-in-bug-off/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T190000
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UID:10001617-1723132800-1723143600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Touch-a-Truck
DESCRIPTION:Touch\, Honk and Explore a variety of different machines and equipment used in a variety of organizations. Cedar Ridge Picnic Area\, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/touch-a-truck-3/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T150000
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UID:10001628-1723215600-1723219200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Families: Slime Mold Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about slime molds and their role in the forest on this 1.25-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-families-slime-mold-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
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UID:10001592-1723233600-1723237200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bat hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about bats and take a short hike to look for some
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bat-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
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UID:10001618-1723237200-1723240800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Light up the night on this 0.8 mile as we use some UV lights and search out nocturnal insects. Meet at the Ranger Station\, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-hike-12/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
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UID:10001582-1723284000-1723329000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Tram Rides
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a narrated tour of Blendon Woods in the open-air tram.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-tram-rides-3/2024-08-10/1/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000
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UID:10001583-1723287600-1723289400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Tram Rides
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a narrated tour of Blendon Woods in the open-air tram.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-tram-rides-3/2024-08-10/2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T150000
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UID:10001593-1723298400-1723302000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Butterfly Hike
DESCRIPTION:Look for butterflies\, caterpillars and eggs in the field\, then check out the butterflies in the tent.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/butterfly-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T170000
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UID:10001670-1723298400-1723309200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Animal Olympics
DESCRIPTION:Run\, jump and howl as you “Go for the Gold” in a series of activities. Try to jump as high as a squirrel or hold your breath as long as a beaver.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-olympics/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T160000
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CREATED:20240729T143844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T143844Z
UID:10001629-1723302000-1723305600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Slime Mold Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about slime molds and their role in the forest on this 1.25-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-slime-mold-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T190000
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UID:10001619-1723312800-1723316400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Book in the Nook
DESCRIPTION:Take an hour out of your busy day & relax out in nature with a good book in our hammock nook! Bring yourself\, a good book\, your bookish friends\, & a hammock if you have one. Limited supply of hammocks available to borrow.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-book-in-the-nook/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T200000
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UID:10001669-1723316400-1723320000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Dog Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring your dog for a 1.5 mile hike. Please bring your own drinking water for your dog. Leashes must be shorter than 6 feet. Near the end of the hike\, we will stop for the optional cool down in the Olentangy River. \nMeeting 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/dog-hike-2/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_walking-dogs-on-connector-trail-prairie_VG.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T210000
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CREATED:20240719T173204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T173204Z
UID:10001603-1723318200-1723323600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Evening Hike
DESCRIPTION:We’ll go on a 2-mile hike\, enjoying the woods and hopefully observing bats or other creatures as the sun sets. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/evening-hike/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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