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UID:10003019-1755442800-1755446400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family to learn about mushrooms and search the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-fungi-4/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T143000
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UID:10003014-1755349200-1755354600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of crayfish\, frogs\, fish and insects.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-creek-exploration-4/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000
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UID:10003013-1755090000-1755093600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Learn about butterflies through a story\, activity and a craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-butterflies/2025-08-13/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T110000
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UID:10003012-1755079200-1755082800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Learn about butterflies through a story\, activity and a craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-butterflies/2025-08-13/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250721T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T143516Z
UID:10003018-1754906400-1754910000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Tree ID on the Canopy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify some trees while exploring the tree canopy.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/tree-id-on-the-canopy-walk/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250226T155224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T155224Z
UID:10002454-1754830800-1754838000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Science Sundays - Snakes of Central Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Join Abby Ditomassi from the Ohio Division of Wildlife as we learn about what snakes live in Ohio during this session of Snakes of Central Ohio. This session will feature an outdoor learning experience where we will take a short walk to check and flip over coverboards placed specifically for finding snakes. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-science-sundays-snakes-of-central-ohio/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250721T143351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T143351Z
UID:10003017-1754748000-1754755200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Craft-a-Creature
DESCRIPTION:Create your own species by piecing together different animal parts.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/craft-a-creature/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250721T143243Z
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UID:10003016-1754737200-1754740800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hiding in Plain Sight
DESCRIPTION:Follow a naturalist and discover what is hiding right before your eyes when you stop for a closer look. Learn about fungi\, slime molds\, insects and more on this 1.25-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hiding-in-plain-sight/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250721T143219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T143219Z
UID:10003015-1754686800-1754690400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:UV Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring a UV flashlight or borrow one of ours as we search for glowing animals on this half-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/uv-night-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250721T143027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T143027Z
UID:10003011-1754512200-1754515800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bat Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to search for bats\, while learning about their role in the ecosystem.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bat-hike-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250721T143006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T143006Z
UID:10003010-1754215200-1754218800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Wonderful Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile hike through a prairie to search for blooming wildflowers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wonderful-wildflowers-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250721T142928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T142928Z
UID:10003009-1754056800-1754060400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Natural Paints
DESCRIPTION:Paint your worries away with us while you use natural paint to make a masterpiece. Learn about the pigments certain plants\, fungi and flowers create and how you can make your own.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/natural-paints/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182346Z
UID:10002972-1753956000-1753959600@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-15/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182324Z
UID:10002971-1753801200-1753804800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Orienteering
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of map and compass reading and then go on a fun scavenger hunt to practice your newly learned skills
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-orienteering/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182255Z
UID:10002970-1753711200-1753714800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:World Nature Conservation Day: Pollinator Gardens 101
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn the ins and outs of creating a pollinator garden. Discover what native plants to use and how to get them\, all while seeing pollinators in action.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/world-nature-conservation-day-pollinator-gardens-101/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182227Z
UID:10002969-1753628400-1753632000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Ohio Tree ID Basics
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn the basics of tree identification.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/ohio-tree-id-basics/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182206Z
UID:10002968-1753520400-1753524000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Adult Hikers
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 2-mile\, moderately-paced hike on the boardwalk and crushed limestone trails through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-adult-hikers-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182121Z
UID:10002967-1753441200-1753444800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Wild Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Build and decorate your own binoculars. Then go for a half-mile hike searching for wildlife in the woods.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-wild-explorers/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182059Z
UID:10002966-1753034400-1753038000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Going on a Bug Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile trek through the prairie catching insects and learning about their adaptations.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-going-on-a-bug-hunt/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T182015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182015Z
UID:10002965-1753016400-1753020000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of crayfish\, frogs\, fish\, and insects.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-creek-exploration-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T233000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181940Z
UID:10002964-1752872400-1752881400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Moth Mayhem
DESCRIPTION:Join us after hours and marvel at the night flying insects we don’t normally see as they visit our light traps.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/moth-mayhem/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181910Z
UID:10002963-1752760800-1752764400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Dress to Impress
DESCRIPTION:Come dressed as your favorite woodland critter and learn about how animals use their appearance to survive on this half-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-dress-to-impress/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181829Z
UID:10002962-1752690600-1752694200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 18+: Cold Blooded Cookies
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist and baker extraordinaire\, Shannon\, is back by popular demand for another cookie decorating class! Midsummer is an active time for cold blooded critters so it’s the perfect time to learn the basics of designing reptile and amphibian-themed treats such as a frog\, snake and turtle. Pre-baked sugar cookies and icing will be ready and waiting for you. Participants will have fun\, get to share their decorated sugar cookie creations at the end\, and of course\, taste testing is part of the deal! \nMeet at the Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-18-cold-blooded-cookies/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181807Z
UID:10002961-1752415200-1752418800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Nature Kids: Choose Your Own Adventure Trail
DESCRIPTION:Take an adventure through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve and make decisions that will guide your journey.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/nature-kids-choose-your-own-adventure-trail-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181743Z
UID:10002960-1752325200-1752328800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of crayfish\, frogs\, fish\, and insects.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blacklick-creek-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181705Z
UID:10002959-1752238800-1752242400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Toads & Abodes
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the toads of Ohio\, meet an American toad\, and construct a toad abode to take home.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/toads-abodes-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181634Z
UID:10002958-1751911200-1751914800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Wonderful Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile hike on the Multipurpose Trail to learn fun facts about summer wildflowers growing in the fields.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wonderful-wildflowers-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250226T155002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T155002Z
UID:10002453-1751806800-1751810400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Science Sunday - Lepidoptera
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Kline from Butterfly Conservation Center as we learn about Ohio native butterflies\, moths\, and caterpillars during this session about Lepidoptera. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-science-sunday-lepidoptera/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181612Z
UID:10002957-1751551200-1751554800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Upcycled Outdoor Craft Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nature Center for the first session of our upcycled craft series! Bring an empty and clean 2-liter bottle to create a birdfeeder and learn about different foods and the birds they attract.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/upcycled-outdoor-craft-series/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065037
CREATED:20250625T181528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T181528Z
UID:10002956-1751378400-1751382000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Drop-in: Turtle Time
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center to learn about turtles and meet our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/drop-in-turtle-time/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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