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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T090000
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UID:10003991-1775984400-1775988000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For 12+ Beginning Birders Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a hike along gravel surface trails to look and listen for spring birds.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-12-beginning-birders-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
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UID:10003979-1775210400-1775215800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-5/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
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SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about birds through literature\, craft and activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-birds/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
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UID:10003927-1774706400-1774711800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Skunk Cabbage/Wildflower Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Hike about 2mi off trail behind the lake to search for skunk cabbage and other early spring wildflowers. Prepare for mud.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/skunk-cabbage-wildflower-stroll/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T135221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135221Z
UID:10003926-1774609200-1774614600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Spring in Your Step
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile hike to search for wildflowers and other signs of spring.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-in-your-step/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135150Z
UID:10003925-1774260000-1774261800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories\, songs\, and large motor activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/storytime-13/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135725Z
UID:10003935-1773828000-1773833400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 or 4 miles with limited stops. Natural and gravel surface trails with hills and stairs; moderate pace.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-metro-parks-hiking-club-3/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T140119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T140119Z
UID:10003939-1773496800-1773500400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Take a Lichen to Moss!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about mosses and lichens\, then make your own mini-habitat to take home. Ages 6+
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/take-a-lichen-to-moss-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T135625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135625Z
UID:10003933-1773136800-1773140400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Frogs
DESCRIPTION:Learn about frogs through literature\, activities and craft. Ages 3-6
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-frogs/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T135526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135526Z
UID:10003931-1772908200-1772911800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Woodcock Watch
DESCRIPTION:Observe one of the timeless rituals of Spring – the woodcock sky dance! Meet by the large shelter next to the Natural Play area – it’s a short walk to their “stage”. Same program Thursday and Saturday.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/woodcock-watch-5/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135725Z
UID:10003934-1772791200-1772796600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 or 4 miles with limited stops. Natural and gravel surface trails with hills and stairs; moderate pace.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-metro-parks-hiking-club-3/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T135526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135526Z
UID:10003930-1772735400-1772739000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Woodcock Watch
DESCRIPTION:Observe one of the timeless rituals of Spring – the woodcock sky dance! Meet by the large shelter next to the Natural Play area – it’s a short walk to their “stage”. Same program Thursday and Saturday.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/woodcock-watch-5/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260223T140151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T140151Z
UID:10003940-1772355600-1772361000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Beginning Birders 12+: Duck Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wander out to Thoreau Lake to see what ducks are on the pond today. We will look for birds along the way too!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/beginning-birders-12-duck-walk/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T150242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T150242Z
UID:10003794-1772276400-1772281800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Searching for Skunk Cabbage
DESCRIPTION:Search for one of our earliest signs of spring on this 2-mile off-trail hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/searching-for-skunk-cabbage/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T150109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T150109Z
UID:10003791-1772186400-1772190000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Friday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories\, songs\, and large motor activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/friday-storytime-5/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T144240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182021Z
UID:10003765-1771754400-1771761600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Coffee & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/coffee-birds-4/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T145603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145603Z
UID:10003782-1771506000-1771511400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Off-Trail Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Take a hike through the winter forest to see what we can find.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-off-trail-ramble/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T144635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T144635Z
UID:10003769-1771408800-1771414200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-adult-fitness-hike-9/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T145536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145536Z
UID:10003781-1771237800-1771241400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Meet the Critters
DESCRIPTION:Meet some of the nature center ambassador animals and learn about their important job.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/meet-the-critters/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T144240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182021Z
UID:10003764-1771149600-1771156800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Coffee & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/coffee-birds-4/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T145101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145101Z
UID:10003774-1771090200-1771093800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sweetheart Lantern Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Bring your valentine and take a lantern lit hike along gravel surface trails.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sweetheart-lantern-stroll/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T145506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145506Z
UID:10003780-1770631200-1770634800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Snakes!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about snakes through literature\, craft and activities
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-snakes/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T145444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145444Z
UID:10003779-1770559200-1770562800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Gardens for Wildlife: Milkweed Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time to start planning your spring garden! Learn about the importance of planting milkweed to the survival of monarch butterflies\, then take home your own mini-greenhouse. Bring a clean milk jug.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/gardens-for-wildlife-milkweed-workshop/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T144240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182021Z
UID:10003763-1770544800-1770552000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Coffee & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/coffee-birds-4/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20260127T144635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T144635Z
UID:10003768-1770372000-1770377400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-adult-fitness-hike-9/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20251201T171421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T171421Z
UID:10003606-1769853600-1769864400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blendon Woods Winter Hike
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Blendon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. \nLearn more about winter hikes by clicking here.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blendon-woods-winter-hike-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20251230T131352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T131352Z
UID:10003704-1769335200-1769340600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hike Behind the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Can’t make it on Winter Hike day? Take a 1.5-miles off-trail hike through the waterfowl refuge with a naturalist. Prepare for mud.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hike-behind-the-lake-10/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20251218T174114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174114Z
UID:10003620-1768989600-1768995000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-adult-fitness-hike-8/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20251230T130224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T130224Z
UID:10003703-1768824000-1768831200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Day Off School: I-Spy Hike
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Lake Trail between 12-2pm to take the I-Spy Challenge! Spot all of the critters hidden in the woods and win a prize!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/day-off-school-i-spy-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T131620
CREATED:20251230T131703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T131703Z
UID:10003707-1767520800-1767524400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Duck Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wander out to Thoreau Lake to look for winter birds and see what waterfowl are using the pond this week.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/duck-walk-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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