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UID:10002456-1760274000-1760277600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Science Sundays - Botanical Curiosities
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Flecker from Franklin Park Conservatory as we learn about unusual and interesting plants during this session of botanical curiosities. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-science-sundays-botanical-curiosities/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
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UID:10003298-1760194800-1760198400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fall Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Jack O’Lantern\, Witch’s Hat\, or Dead Man’s Fingers – the woods is full of spooky fungi. Join a naturalist on a 1.5-mile hike looking for what’s growing throughout the forest.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fall-fungi-4/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
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CREATED:20250922T164840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T133746Z
UID:10003297-1760173200-1760180400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Canopy Walk Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify some fall leaves while exploring the tree canopy.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/canopy-walk-tree-id/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175416
CREATED:20250922T164753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T164753Z
UID:10003296-1759928400-1759932000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween with activities\, crafts\, and a costume contest!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-halloween-party-2/2025-10-08/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175416
CREATED:20250922T164753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T164753Z
UID:10003295-1759917600-1759921200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween with activities\, crafts\, and a costume contest!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-halloween-party-2/2025-10-08/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175416
CREATED:20250922T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T164636Z
UID:10003293-1759777200-1759780800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the October full moon on this 2-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/harvest-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175416
CREATED:20250922T164354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T164354Z
UID:10003290-1759665600-1759672800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Creek Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile hike to the creek where you will work with staff to pick up litter and debris. Bring gloves and boots!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-creek-clean-up-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175416
CREATED:20250922T164333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T164333Z
UID:10003289-1759568400-1759572000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Hiking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the hiking club! Meet the first Saturday of every month for a moderate to fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-hiking-club-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175416
CREATED:20250825T133319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T133319Z
UID:10003250-1759140000-1759143600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Fall Tree ID Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn to identify some common trees.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-fall-tree-id-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175416
CREATED:20250825T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T133148Z
UID:10003247-1759068000-1759071600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Wild Edibles Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1.25-mile hike to learn about wild edible plants and try some samples.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wild-edibles-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T130639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T130639Z
UID:10003223-1758915000-1758918600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 1.25-mile hike to learn about animals in the dark.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-hike-21/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T130516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T130516Z
UID:10003220-1758794400-1758798000@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-17/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T120513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T120513Z
UID:10003165-1758738600-1758742200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Nature Journals
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to use a nature journal to grow your knowledge and deepen your connection with nature. Bring your own sketchbook.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-nature-journals-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T120436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T120436Z
UID:10003164-1758718800-1758722400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Cycling Safari
DESCRIPTION:Grab your bikes and join a naturalist on a 4-mile ride through the park while we stop to learn about the plants and animals of the park.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-cycling-safari/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T125913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T132256Z
UID:10003213-1758463200-1758470400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Forts\, Fire & Fun
DESCRIPTION:Roast marshmallows by the fire and work as a team to build a fort in our natural play area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/forts-fire-fun-5/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T132655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T132655Z
UID:10003239-1758373200-1758376800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Pawpaw Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1.25-mile hike to learn about our State Native Fruit and search the trees to find some.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/pawpaw-prowl-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T132607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T132607Z
UID:10003237-1758218400-1758222000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Fall Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Mushroom Month by learning about and searching the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-fall-fungi/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T132100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T132100Z
UID:10003233-1758114000-1758117600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Ohio Buckeyes
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn about the Ohio buckeye tree!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-ohio-buckeyes/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T125037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T125037Z
UID:10003207-1757599200-1757602800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Back to School
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike to discover the different ways animals think and learn.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-back-to-school-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T124943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T124943Z
UID:10003206-1757498400-1757502000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a reading of “Box Turtle at Long Pond”\, meet a live turtle and make a turtle craft to take home.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/story-time-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T124550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T124550Z
UID:10003203-1757350800-1757358000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:After School: Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center to make some simple nature-themed crafts.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/after-school-crafts/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T115024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T115024Z
UID:10003147-1757336400-1757340000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Riding and Wading
DESCRIPTION:Take a tram ride to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of aquatic critters.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-riding-and-wading-2/2025-09-08/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T115024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T115024Z
UID:10003146-1757325600-1757329200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Riding and Wading
DESCRIPTION:Take a tram ride to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of aquatic critters.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-riding-and-wading-2/2025-09-08/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T123946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T123946Z
UID:10003197-1757260800-1757264400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fall Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 1-mile hike to learn about wildflowers blooming in September.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fall-flowers/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250226T155450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T155450Z
UID:10002455-1757250000-1757253600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Science Sunday - The Importance of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join Shelly Douglas from Green Columbus as we learn about how trees impact us during this session about tree equity\, the impacts of tree canopy on human health\, and community-driven initiatives in Central Ohio. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-science-sunday-the-importance-of-trees/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T123913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T123913Z
UID:10003196-1757235600-1757242800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fall Migration Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1.25-mile hike and search the forest for migrating songbirds.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fall-migration-bird-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T123533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T123533Z
UID:10003192-1757163600-1757167200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Tram Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hop on the tram for a guided tour of Blacklick Woods.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/tram-tour-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250825T123405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T123405Z
UID:10003191-1757149200-1757152800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Hiking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the hiking club! Meet the first Saturday of every month for a moderately-paced hike and to meet like-minded people.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-hiking-club/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250721T144254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T144254Z
UID:10003027-1756648800-1756652400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Tram Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hop on the tram and enjoy a guided tour of the park.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/tram-tour/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175417
CREATED:20250721T144228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T144228Z
UID:10003026-1756566000-1756573200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Drop-in Crafts: Insects
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center to create some insect-themed crafts.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/drop-in-crafts-insects/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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