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SUMMARY:Hoppin' Hound Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Bring your canine friend for a doggone good egg hunt at the dog park! Registration starts 10:30 am. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hoppin-hound-hunt/
LOCATION:Rocky Fork\, 7180 East Walnut St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T140000
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SUMMARY:Natural Egg Dying
DESCRIPTION:Natural plant materials will be used to create beautiful dyes for your eggs. Learn how to make your own natural dyes\, and try ours. One hard boiled egg per person provided\, but feel free to bring your own too!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/natural-egg-dying/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T110000
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SUMMARY:An Egg-citing Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:**Please Note: This is not an egg hunt\, please leave baskets at home** Hop on over for a fun afternoon of “egg-themed” activities. Enjoy an outdoor Easter themed scavenger hunt \, toast marshmallows over the campfire\, play “egg-themed” games inside the nature center and more! A costumed Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance. Candy prizes for the scavenger hunt. \nMeeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited parking in the nature center parking lot on busy days. Additional parking available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area. The Oak Coves picnic area\, 10-min walk from the nature center. Follow the paved trail through Oak coves toward the nature center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/an-egg-citing-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T200000
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SUMMARY:Frog Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile round trip walk to a wetland where we’ll listen to and search for mating frogs and toads. Please wear boots if you plan on joining the search as we’ll be wading in cold\, shallow water. Some nets will be available to use but bring your own headlamps or flashlights. Note: Cold weather means very few frogs and toads so hope for warm weather! Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/frog-frenzy/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
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SUMMARY:Walk Among the Bluebells
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/walk-among-the-bluebells/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
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SUMMARY:Blacklick Creek Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off Earth Week by removing litter from Blacklick Creek! Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to the creek where you will work with staff and other visitors to make the park a better place by picking up litter and debris.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-creek-clean-up/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
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SUMMARY:Plant A Tree at Highbanks
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day by helping plant native Ohio trees in an area of the forest where volunteers have been removing invasive plant species. We will be planting native trees to help the forest recover to a healthy ecosystem. Trees have been selected to help pollinators or birds. Trees have been donated by Green Columbus as part of their Earth Day celebration. Please bring a shovel\, work gloves and water bottle. We will be planting off-trail\, please be sure to treat your clothing with tick repellant.. Expect to be get dirty and wear shoes with good traction. Take home a free native Ohio tree after the program. Ages 6+. \nMeeting Location notes; Meet in the Big Meadows Picnic Area. After entering the park\, follow the park road all the way to back of the park and enter the Big Meadows Picnic Area. Meet us in the first parking lot on the RIGHT. Additional parking available in near by parking lots. “Program” signs will be posted in the park to help you find our meeting location.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/plant-a-tree-at-highbanks/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T180000
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SUMMARY:Cleanup Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a hike and clean up the trail as you go! We will provide trash bags and gloves\, meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Snacks provided as a thank you after the hike!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/cleanup-hike/
LOCATION:Scioto Grove\, 5172 Jackson Pike\, Grove City\, OH\, 43123\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup: Invasives\, Trash & Trees\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Dress for an off-trail adventure!!! Help us rid our beautiful park of litter and non-native\, invasive plants such as garlic mustard and honeysuckle. We will also be planting native trees and shrubs. Our trash and invasive plant removal will be focused in the Spring Creek area (including the woods and ravines on either side of it.) The Schrock Lake area is the focus for tree planting and trash. Terrain may be rough\, but flatland options are available near the lake. No strollers\, please. Sign up at: https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/volunteer \nPlease bring garden/work gloves if you have them and wear long pants and old shoes/boots. We will be OFF-TRAIL. If you are planning on getting into the creek\, wear very old clothes and you may want to bring a change of clothes! Event is rain or shine\, canceled only if lightning.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/earth-day-cleanup-invasives-trash-trees-oh-my/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T190000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Stroll on the Golf Course
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy special access to walk the paths on the Golf Course. Select Evenings Only. Please check in & Check out with a staff member in the Pro Shop.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sunset-stroll-on-the-golf-course/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Golf Course\, 7309 E Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Help staff and volunteers remove invasive garlic mustard during a 4-mile backcountry hike. Helpful invasive species information will be shared as well as identification techniques and ways you can help make a difference in preventing the spread. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and rugged\, be prepared for elevation gain. Bring work gloves\, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot\, 23833 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/earth-day-hike/
LOCATION:Clear Creek\, 185 Clear Creek Road\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Off-Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile off-trail ramble through the woods. We will pick up trash along the way.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/earth-day-off-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the naturalist for an Earth Day cleanup hike! Meet by the flagpole.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/earth-day-cleanup-hike/
LOCATION:Glacier Ridge\, 9801 Hyland Croy\, Plain City\, OH\, 43064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T180000
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SUMMARY:Learn the Ropes
DESCRIPTION:Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Scioto Audubon Metro Park for a Learn the Ropes program at the climbing wall.\nOpen to all ages\, instruction and equipment are provided. Tennis shoes are the recommended footwear for beginners.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/learn-the-ropes/
LOCATION:Scioto Audubon\, 400 West Whittier St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Drop by anytime between 1-4pm to celebrate Earth Day and help us plant baby trees in the park. You can even decorate a small flag to mark your tree\, so you can find it each time you visit!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/tree-planting-palooza/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T213000
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SUMMARY:Not Too Scary Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring along your favorite stuffy\, wear your jammies\, and stay up late to experience the night forest. We will read a story while we have a cookie and juice\, then go for a walk. You might discover nighttime isn’t so scary after all! Program designed for kids age 3-8\, but all are welcome.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/not-too-scary-night-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T170000
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CREATED:20230428T115700Z
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SUMMARY:Geocaching Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:This event kicks off the 2023 Metro Parks Geocache Trail. Learn about geocaching and this year’s theme. Meet at the Natural Play Area Shelter.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/geocaching-kickoff/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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