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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:20260425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T163000
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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:20260424T140000
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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:20260424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T181052Z
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:20260424T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
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:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T181008Z
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:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T180920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180920Z
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:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T180746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180746Z
UID:10004069-1776610800-1776616200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Practice identifying vernal pool inhabitants while playing a modified game of bingo. Ages 14+. Wet Prairie\, 1378 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/vernal-pool-bingo/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T180719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180719Z
UID:10004068-1776601800-1776605400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Leave No Trace: Earth Day Stewards
DESCRIPTION:Come do a scavenger hunt to find what is out of place on a short trail. Learn how to help take care of our environment\, plus a fun craft after our walk. Best for ages 6-12.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/leave-no-trace-earth-day-stewards/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180515Z
UID:10004065-1776524400-1776528000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Budding Buddies
DESCRIPTION:Let’s meander and check out all the interesting spring wildflowers that are starting to bloom in various colors and shapes! Meet at the Ranger Station\, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/budding-buddies-3/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180003Z
UID:10004059-1775311200-1775322000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Ten-Mile Trek
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon with a naturalist for a 10-mile hike to meet fellow hikers and get bite-sized nature lessons! Expect a brisk walking pace with short stops along the way. Adults only. Meet at the Ranger Station.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-ten-mile-trek/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T175851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175851Z
UID:10004057-1775246400-1775250000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a 1-mile interpretive hike through the forest.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-hike-28/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175812Z
UID:10004056-1775120400-1775145600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Chalk it up to Animal Tracks
DESCRIPTION:Let’s make some chalk animal tracks leading visitors to our nature center. Drop by anytime between 9-4pm for supplies.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/chalk-it-up-to-animal-tracks/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260327T175530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175530Z
UID:10004054-1775071800-1775075400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet at the Ranger Station.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/full-moon-hike-23/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T124844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T124844Z
UID:10003958-1774789200-1774792800@www.metroparks.net
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:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T124949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T124949Z
UID:10003960-1774702800-1774706400@www.metroparks.net
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:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T125117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T125117Z
UID:10003962-1774533600-1774537200@www.metroparks.net
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-7/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T125256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T125256Z
UID:10003963-1774182600-1774188000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Life in Our Watershed: Vernal Pools
DESCRIPTION:Adults only. Let’s take a 1-mile hike out to a vernal pool to search for what’s living inside. Trail will be muddy and wet. Wet Prairie Access- 1378 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/life-in-our-watershed-vernal-pools-5/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T125340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T125340Z
UID:10003964-1774119600-1774123200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Chorusing Frog Survey
DESCRIPTION:Hop out on a 1-mile walk to record frog calls on a citizen science program. Ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/chorusing-frog-survey/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260223T134310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T134310Z
UID:10003912-1774105200-1774108800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bike to the Bison!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 3 mile ride to see the bison in their pasture! Meet at the Ranger Station at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. Use address 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway\, OH. \n  \nPlease note: Register for this program ONLY if you need to borrow a bike for the duration of the program! If you are bringing your own bike\, you do not need to register. Adult bikes and helmets available to borrow.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bike-to-the-bison-2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T125424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T125424Z
UID:10003966-1774004400-1774008000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Learn about amphibians through story\, activities\, and craft. Indoor program best for ages 3-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-amphibians/2026-03-20/2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T125424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T125424Z
UID:10003965-1773999000-1774002600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Learn about amphibians through story\, activities\, and craft. Indoor program best for ages 3-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-amphibians/2026-03-20/1/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T125531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T125531Z
UID:10003968-1773925200-1773928800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschool: Vernal Pool Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Discover a whole new world by joining a naturalist to take a hike out to a vernal pool to learn about this important habitat and discover what lives inside! Ages 10+. Trail will be muddy and wet. Meet at Wet Prairie Access.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschool-vernal-pool-exploration/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T130157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T130157Z
UID:10003971-1773426600-1773430200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a 1-mile interpretive night hike through the wetlands. Trail will be wet\, meet at 1378 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-hike-27/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T130232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T130232Z
UID:10003972-1772892000-1772895600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Microscope Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Use microscopes to investigate vernal pool macroinvertebrates. Adults only.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/microscope-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260223T133353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T133353Z
UID:10003902-1772877600-1772883000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bike to the Historic Darby Dan!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 8 mile ride to the historic Darby Dan training barn! Meet at the Ranger Station at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. Use address 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway\, OH. \nPlease note: Register for this program ONLY if you need to borrow a bike for the duration of the program! If you are bringing your own bike\, you do not need to register. Adult bikes and helmets available to borrow.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bike-to-the-historic-darby-dan/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T130306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T130306Z
UID:10003973-1772791200-1772794800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Bison
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the bison herd at the park\, and how these animals are cared for. Ages 8+ for safety reasons. Homeschoolers welcome!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/behind-the-scenes-bison/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T130336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T130336Z
UID:10003974-1772735400-1772739000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Timberdoodle Trek
DESCRIPTION:Take a short hike to look for American Woodcocks doing their amazing mating display. Trails may be a mixture of crushed gravel and unimproved. Meet at the Nature Center. Ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/timberdoodle-trek-2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T110351
CREATED:20260302T130419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T130419Z
UID:10003975-1772560800-1772568000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields under the full moon light. Meet us at the Ranger Station\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/full-moon-hike-22/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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