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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
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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
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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
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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:20260610T130536
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:20260610T130536
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:20260610T130536
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:20260610T130536
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
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:20260610T130536
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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T183916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183916Z
UID:10002804-1751205600-1751209200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Nature No-Nos
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn about some wild plants and animals\, like poison ivy and venomous snakes\, that are best left alone.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/nature-no-nos-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T183844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183844Z
UID:10002803-1751142600-1751146200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Discovery Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 1.5-mile hike in the forest while searching for fireflies and learning about animals that are awake at night!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/discovery-night-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T183819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183819Z
UID:10002802-1751115600-1751119200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist and learn about mushrooms while we search the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-fungi-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T183715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183715Z
UID:10002800-1751018400-1751022000@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-14/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T183335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183335Z
UID:10002796-1750860000-1750863600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Meet the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Nature Center to meet our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/meet-the-animals-5/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T183144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183144Z
UID:10002794-1750615200-1750618800@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/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T183040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183040Z
UID:10002792-1750510800-1750518000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Summer Nature Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center and create sum simple\, fun summer-themed crafts.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/summer-nature-crafts/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182908Z
UID:10002791-1750269600-1750273200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Mysterious Slime Molds
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike and learn about slime molds and their role in the forest.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-mysterious-slime-molds/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182832Z
UID:10002790-1750093200-1750096800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Paracord Survival Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make your own paracord survival bracelet. Materials provided.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/paracord-survival-bracelets/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182709Z
UID:10002788-1749891600-1749895200@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/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182543Z
UID:10002786-1749646800-1749650400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Fairy Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a story about finding fairies in the forest. Then\, take a short hike to search for fairies and make a craft!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-fairy-storytime/2025-06-11/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182543Z
UID:10002785-1749636000-1749639600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Fairy Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a story about finding fairies in the forest. Then\, take a short hike to search for fairies and make a craft!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-fairy-storytime/2025-06-11/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182456Z
UID:10002784-1749560400-1749564000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Nature Journals
DESCRIPTION:Craft your very own nature journal and learn different ways your journal can be used out in nature.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-nature-journals-3/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182401Z
UID:10002782-1748948400-1748952000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fairy House Building
DESCRIPTION:Flutter into Blacklick Woods to build a fairy house or a toad abode. Dressing up as your favorite fairy or mythical creature is encouraged!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fairy-house-building-5/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250523T182338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182338Z
UID:10002781-1748782800-1748786400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Superhero Run
DESCRIPTION:Climb over obstacles like Spiderman\, speed through like Flash and soar through the air like Superman. Dress as a Superhero and join us for a themed half-mile fun run and then make a mask craft. Perfect for young families. Meet at the fitness station in the Nature Center parking lot.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/superhero-run/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250428T133118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T133118Z
UID:10002687-1748689200-1748692800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Who's Under Where?
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a half-mile hike of searching under rocks and logs to find worms\, salamanders\, spiders\, and other critters.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-whos-under-where/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T130536
CREATED:20250428T133053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T133053Z
UID:10002686-1748512800-1748516400@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-13/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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