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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T130000
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UID:10003767-1770037200-1770044400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Groundhog Day Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Will spring come early or will winter stick around? Join us in the Nature Center to learn about groundhogs and create a craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/groundhog-day-drop-in/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T144417Z
UID:10003766-1769968800-1769972400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Snow Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the February full moon on this 2-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/snow-moon-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181243Z
UID:10003656-1769853600-1769857200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 1.25-mile hike while we learn about owls and search the forest for Barred Owls.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/owl-prowl-16/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T181126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181126Z
UID:10003654-1769792400-1769799600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Wildlife Watch Night
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Nature Center after hours to see what wildlife visit the feeders for an evening snack in the dark.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wildlife-watch-night-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181014Z
UID:10003653-1769680800-1769684400@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-21/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180808Z
UID:10003650-1769270400-1769274000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 18+: Winter Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist and baker extraordinaire\, Shannon\, is back by popular demand for another cookie decorating class! Just in case you haven’t had enough sweets\, join us for a fun\, sugar-filled evening. You’ll learn the basics of designing winter-themed treats such as a pine tree\, raccoon and owl. Pre-baked sugar cookies and icing will be ready and waiting for you. Participants will follow along with instructions\, sip hot cocoa and share their decorated sugar cookie creations at the end. Of course\, taste testing is part of the deal! \nMeet at the Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-18-winter-cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180733Z
UID:10003649-1769259600-1769263200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 18+: Beat the Winter Blues
DESCRIPTION:Join drum circle facilitator Iggy Garcia for a freestyle drumming program. Drums and percussion instruments will be available or bring your own. No drumming or musical experience necessary. All are welcome to play or enjoy watching and feeling the rhythm of the group. The drum circle is beginner friendly and informal and you may come and go at any time during the program.\nFrom Iggy: Together in the drum circle we will open up the space for all kinds of rhythmic beats to unfold in a magical harmonious way! It’s a great way to charge yourself up with positive energy and good vibrations. \nMeet at the Beech Maple Lodge.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-18-beat-the-winter-blues/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180706Z
UID:10003648-1769248800-1769252400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist to watch birds from the Nature Center and on a half-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-birding/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180540Z
UID:10003646-1769193000-1769196600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Lantern Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a lantern-lit 1.5-mile guided hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve while we look for nocturnal wildlife.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lantern-hike-29/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180508Z
UID:10003645-1769086800-1769090400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Nature Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Look for signs of wildlife and play a game while going on a half-mile hike with a naturalist.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-nature-detectives/2026-01-22/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180508Z
UID:10003644-1769076000-1769079600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Nature Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Look for signs of wildlife and play a game while going on a half-mile hike with a naturalist.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-nature-detectives/2026-01-22/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180321Z
UID:10003642-1768744800-1768752000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Handprint Snowflake Craft
DESCRIPTION:No hand is alike\, just like no snowflake is! Stop by the Nature Center to make a snowflake craft with your hand print.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/handprint-snowflake-craft/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180157Z
UID:10003640-1768644000-1768647600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a 1.25-mile hike while we learn about owls and search the forest for Barred Owls.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/owl-prowl-14/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180121Z
UID:10003639-1768572000-1768575600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Frigid Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to look for and learn about some winter fungi.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-frigid-fungi/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T175754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T175754Z
UID:10003637-1768395600-1768399200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Over and Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a story about animals in the winter and make a craft!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-over-and-under-the-snow-2/2026-01-14/2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T175754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T175754Z
UID:10003636-1768384800-1768388400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Over and Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a story about animals in the winter and make a craft!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-over-and-under-the-snow-2/2026-01-14/1/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T175404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T175404Z
UID:10003632-1768140000-1768143600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID on the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about winter tree identification from the canopy walk.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-tree-id-on-the-canopy/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T175211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T175211Z
UID:10003630-1768050000-1768053600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Where Do The Animals Go?
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and learn about how animals survive the winter.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-where-do-the-animals-go/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T174358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174358Z
UID:10003622-1767463200-1767466800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Wolf Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the January full moon on this 2-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wolf-moon-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T174324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174324Z
UID:10003621-1767430800-1767434400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blacklick Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Meet on 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-walk-talk/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251218T180046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180046Z
UID:10003638-1767258000-1767265200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:New Years Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off the new year with a 1.25-mile guided hike as we search the forest and feeders for winter birds.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/new-years-bird-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172647Z
UID:10003545-1767175200-1767178800@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-20/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172544Z
UID:10003544-1766926800-1766930400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile guided hike as we learn about owls and search for them roosting in the trees.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/owl-prowl-12/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172510Z
UID:10003543-1766856600-1766862000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Hike - Campfire & Hot Cocoa
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk and Nature Center will be open late to explore!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-hike-campfire-hot-cocoa-3/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172510Z
UID:10003542-1766770200-1766775600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Hike - Campfire & Hot Cocoa
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk and Nature Center will be open late to explore!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-hike-campfire-hot-cocoa-3/2025-12-26/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172708Z
UID:10003546-1766494800-1766502000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Ornament Painting
DESCRIPTION:Drop in the nature center and paint an ornament to take home just in time for the holidays.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/ornament-painting/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172837Z
UID:10003548-1766322000-1766325600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Insects in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Learn how insects survive in winter\, then dig through leaf litter\, turn over logs and shake tree branches to find some.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/insects-in-winter/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172906Z
UID:10003549-1766307600-1766314800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Participate in America’s oldest and largest bird count by watching birds from the Nature Center windows and drinking bird-friendly coffee.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/christmas-bird-count-and-coffee/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172510Z
UID:10003541-1766251800-1766257200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Hike - Campfire & Hot Cocoa
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk and Nature Center will be open late to explore!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-hike-campfire-hot-cocoa-3/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131454
CREATED:20251125T172510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172510Z
UID:10003540-1766165400-1766170800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Hike - Campfire & Hot Cocoa
DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk and Nature Center will be open late to explore!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-hike-campfire-hot-cocoa-3/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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