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UID:10003092-1756499400-1756503000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Light up the night on this short hike as we use some UV lights and search out nocturnal insects. Meet at the Ranger Station.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-hike-19/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T110000
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UID:10003091-1756465200-1756468800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Prairie Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Learn about prairies through story\, activities\, and craft. Best for ages 3-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-prairie-explorers/2025-08-29/2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T090000
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UID:10003090-1756458000-1756461600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Prairie Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Learn about prairies through story\, activities\, and craft. Best for ages 3-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-prairie-explorers/2025-08-29/1/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T130000
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CREATED:20250728T135335Z
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UID:10003083-1756040400-1756051200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Splash
DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 1-4pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads\, fish\, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Creeking supplies provided. Follow signs from Ranger Station. 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-sunday-splash-5/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250728T135026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T135026Z
UID:10003080-1755972000-1755975600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Weird Nature Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Think you know nature? Think again! Join us for a fun evening of wacky\, weird\, and totally true nature trivia. Compete solo or as a team in this interactive challenge covering interesting natural phenomena—many of them found right here in Ohio!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/weird-nature-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250728T134925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T134925Z
UID:10003079-1755777600-1755781200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sweet Summer Splash
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of summer with creek fun and popsicles! Wade into the water\, search for bugs\, and enjoy a sweet treat after your adventure! Wear close-toed shoes. Meet at the Stream Side Classroom.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sweet-summer-splash/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250728T134821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T134821Z
UID:10003078-1755635400-1755639000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bat Brigade
DESCRIPTION:We are the night. Well\, let’s at least explore the night with one of our most famous nocturnals\, bats\, on this 1-mile hike. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board\, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bat-brigade-2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250728T134455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T134455Z
UID:10003072-1755169200-1755172800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Breakin' It Down With Worms
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/breakin-it-down-with-worms/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250728T134232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T134232Z
UID:10003070-1755000000-1755003600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bagged Lunch and Box Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Bring a lunch to the park and enjoy the afternoon with some of our naturalists and an animal ambassador! Meet at Cedar Ridge Picnic Area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bagged-lunch-and-box-turtles/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T113000
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CREATED:20250728T140610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T140610Z
UID:10003097-1754649000-1754652600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bison
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about bison\, and take a short hike to get a closer look. All ages. Trail is crushed gravel and stroller-friendly
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bison-4/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T135819Z
UID:10003088-1754582400-1754593200@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-4/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250728T140515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T140515Z
UID:10003096-1754139600-1754146800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Flower Power
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about beautiful native plants and enjoy a flower themed craft!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/flower-power/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174817Z
UID:10002934-1753365600-1753369200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fins\, Feathers and Fur
DESCRIPTION:Our nature center is chock full of all sorts of interesting native wildlife- follow us around as we give a mini lesson on the species found inside.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fins-feathers-and-fur/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174711Z
UID:10002933-1753023600-1753027200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Drawn to Water
DESCRIPTION:Let the flowing water inspire you! Bring a journal or sketchbook and join us for a relaxing sketch session along the creek as we capture the sights of the creek in the summer. Adults only. Meet at Indian Ridge Picnic Area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/drawn-to-water/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174631Z
UID:10002932-1752937200-1752940800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Cicadian Rhythm
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5-miles and learn all about periodical and annual cicadas and how they can sing so loud!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/cicadian-rhythm-2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174601Z
UID:10002931-1752692400-1752697800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Evening Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1.5-mile stroll to look for some evening birds. Trail is crushed gravel and accessible. Meet at the Kuhlwein Parking Lot across from the Nature Center entrance
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-evening-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174842Z
UID:10002935-1752318000-1752325200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Snakes 10th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Watch our ambassador snake\, Marvel\, and his brother\, Chico turn 10 this year! They’ll be out enjoying hot rocks and taking a swim in our living stream!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/snakes-10th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174953Z
UID:10002937-1752231600-1752237000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Creek Critter Safari
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure beneath the surface! Wade into the creek to catch and explore aquatic insects and fish! Discover what these tiny creatures can tell us about the health of our water. Meet at the Ranger Station. Wear close-toed shoes. Ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/creek-critter-safari/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T175022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T175022Z
UID:10002938-1752177600-1752184800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/full-moon-hike-19/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T175052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T175052Z
UID:10002939-1752044400-1752051600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Morning Archery
DESCRIPTION:Adults only. Start your day off right with the yoga of shooting sports. Join Ranger Nick for this drop-by experience\, all supplies provided. Meet at the Nature Center Overflow Lot.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/morning-archery/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174505Z
UID:10002930-1751806800-1751817600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Splash
DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 1-4pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads\, fish\, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Creeking supplies provided. Follow signs from Ranger Station. 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-sunday-splash-4/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174152Z
UID:10002929-1751724000-1751727600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:ROCKS! (and the bugs who like them)
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need a big net to find cool critters in the water\, let us show you how to find things with your hands while looking at fun rocks! Closed toed shoes recommended\, 1/4-mile walk.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/rocks-and-the-bugs-who-like-them/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174123Z
UID:10002928-1751547600-1751554800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Flit around with us on a slow-moving 2-mile walk as we look for and identify some beautiful butterflies. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board\, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T173952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T173952Z
UID:10002926-1751488200-1751491800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board\, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-hike-18/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250623T174052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T174052Z
UID:10002927-1751454000-1751457600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Indicator Species
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the environmental warning signs that our native wildlife give. Join us on a 1.5-mile walk. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board\, 2705 Darby Creek Dr. Ages 8+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/indicator-species/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250527T125259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T125259Z
UID:10002827-1751202000-1751205600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Dragons & Damsels
DESCRIPTION:Take a hike with us to the creek as we search on land and in the water for dragonflies and damselflies in all life stages. Closed toed shoes required. Meet at the Little Darby Picnic Area\, 3711 Gardner Rd\, Georgesville\, OH.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/dragons-damsels/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250527T125236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T125236Z
UID:10002826-1751142600-1751146200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Let's Glow!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an illuminating evening as we learn about the magical world of fireflies! Then\, we’ll head out on a guided 1-mile night hike lighting up the trail with glow sticks as we search for fireflies in their natural habitat.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lets-glow/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250527T125200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T125200Z
UID:10002825-1751058000-1751063400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-hike-17/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250527T124214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T124214Z
UID:10002808-1750597200-1750608000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Splash
DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 1-4pm for some drop-by creeking. Join the Naturalists as we search for crawdads\, fish\, and aquatic bugs. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Creeking supplies provided. Follow signs from Ranger Station. 1775 Darby Creek Dr.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-sunday-splash-3/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120250
CREATED:20250527T125052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T125111Z
UID:10002823-1750518000-1750521600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Pups & Plunges
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pup for a fun-filled outing at the lake! Dogs can take a refreshing swim\, make furry friends\, and enjoy a special treat made just for them. Meet at Pleasant Valley\, 9020 US Route 62\, Orient OH.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/pups-plunges/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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