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UID:10003985-1777572000-1777575600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adventure at the Lake with Brave Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brave Wilderness team for a Blendon Bioblitz as we search for wildlife around Thoreau Lake. Download iNaturalist before you come to help contribute to the data. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adventure-at-the-lake-with-brave-wilderness-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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UID:10003986-1777132800-1777136400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we search for amazing things! The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event that has been running for 10 years. Columbus will compete with other cities to see who can find the most species. Download the iNaturalist app if you would like to add your own observations to the project.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/city-nature-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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UID:10003987-1776794400-1776798000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Pull
DESCRIPTION:Help rid the park of this invasive plant. Bring garden gloves if you have them. We will hike a minimum of 1mi. to the site. Most of the work will be off trail. Trash bags provided.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/garlic-mustard-pull/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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UID:10003988-1776506400-1776510000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile walk through the park to search for a variety of spring flowers. Ages 16+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-wildflower-walk-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T103000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
CREATED:20260318T125747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125747Z
UID:10003989-1776420000-1776421800@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-14/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
CREATED:20260318T125354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125354Z
UID:10003980-1776247200-1776252600@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-5/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
CREATED:20260318T125815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125815Z
UID:10003990-1776164400-1776168000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Ohio's Wildlife History
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America 250-Ohio\, learn about the many changes to Ohio’s landscape over the past 250 years through this interactive game. Reading required at 4rd grade level\, so appropriate for older kids or those with close participation of an adult mentor.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschoolers-ohios-wildlife-history/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
CREATED:20260318T125920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125920Z
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
CREATED:20260318T125354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125354Z
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
CREATED:20260318T125253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125253Z
UID:10003978-1775124000-1775127600@www.metroparks.net
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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CREATED:20260223T135335Z
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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
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CREATED:20260223T135221Z
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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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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:20260529T151933
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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