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UID:10002737-1749204000-1749209400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-adult-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T093000
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SUMMARY:Preschool + Tram Rides
DESCRIPTION:Have fun on a tram ride aimed at our youngest visitors and their caregivers. Rides at 9:30\, 10:30 & 11:30.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-tram-rides/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T140000
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SUMMARY:Geology Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile off-trail hike to look at the geologic features of the park. Prepare for wet feet.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/geology-hike-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T140000
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CREATED:20250418T131402Z
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UID:10002626-1748091600-1748095200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Celebrate World Turtle Day
DESCRIPTION:Shellabrate Ohio’s turtles with the whole family. Meet some of our nature center ambassadors\, take a hike to the lake to look for wild turtles\, and make a turtle craft to take home.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/celebrate-world-turtle-day/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250418T131212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T131212Z
UID:10002624-1748025000-1748028600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Macro Photography
DESCRIPTION:Bring your cell phone or camera and learn how to take awesome close-up photos.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/macro-photography/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250418T130719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T130719Z
UID:10002617-1747821600-1747827000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-4/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T153000
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CREATED:20250418T131808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T131808Z
UID:10002630-1747576800-1747582200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hike Behind the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 miles off-trail through the waterfowl refuge to see what we can see.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hike-behind-the-lake-8/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250418T132049Z
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UID:10002634-1747490400-1747494000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Salamander Search
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1/2 mil to the creek to look for salamanders. Wear shoes that can get wet.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-salamander-search/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T100000
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CREATED:20250418T133303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T133303Z
UID:10002648-1746952200-1746957600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:50+ Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hike on the trails to search for migratory birds
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/50-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
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CREATED:20250418T133229Z
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UID:10002647-1746871200-1746874800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Bird Hike on World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Bird watching is the fastest growing hobby in the US! Get your whole family involved in this fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Bring binoculars if you have them.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-bird-hike-on-world-migratory-bird-day/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T110000
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CREATED:20250418T133003Z
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UID:10002643-1746439200-1746442800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: The Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what makes the best nest for baby birds with this classic story.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-the-best-nest/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T170000
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UID:10002642-1746432000-1746464400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: The Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what makes the best nest for baby birds with this classic story.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-the-best-nest/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250418T130834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T130834Z
UID:10002618-1746208800-1746212400@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/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250418T130719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T130719Z
UID:10002616-1746180000-1746185400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-4/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250328T123445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T123445Z
UID:10002591-1745762400-1745767800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Pokémon Go Hike!
DESCRIPTION:No Registration Required! Enjoy hiking around with Metro Parks staff and looking for Pokémon during our Pokémon Go Hike at Blendon Woods Metro Park! We recommend you download the app prior to the program. Meet by the Ranger Station (first parking lot when you enter the park).
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/pokemon-go-hike-8/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T132806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T132806Z
UID:10002522-1745683200-1745690400@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/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T132900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T132900Z
UID:10002523-1745575200-1745577000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Friday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30-40min programs are aimed at kids 2-5yrs. Children and their grownups will enjoy books\, rhymes\, songs and fun while arousing curiosity about the natural world.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/friday-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T183000
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UID:10002524-1745427600-1745433000@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-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T133127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133127Z
UID:10002525-1745071200-1745078400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Off Trail Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Take a rugged 2 hour off-trail wander through the ravines at Blendon Woods to look for the park’s special geological features as well as spring flowers\, birds and other critters. Wear sturdy shoes. 6yrs+
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/off-trail-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T133344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133344Z
UID:10002526-1744977600-1744984800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bunny Hunt Trail
DESCRIPTION:Find the bunnies hidden on the trail and decode the secret word and get a sweet treat.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bunny-hunt-trail-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T133520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133520Z
UID:10002528-1744808400-1744812000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-3/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T134047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T134047Z
UID:10002531-1744711200-1744714800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Salamander Room
DESCRIPTION:Read this classic tale of a child’s love for salamanders\, then go on a hike to the creek to look for some. Dress for the weather; wear waterproof footwear.Ages 3-6
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-salamander-room/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T134006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T134006Z
UID:10002530-1744466400-1744473600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Meet Morty
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Nature Center to meet our newest program animal\, a European Starling.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/meet-morty/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250324T133520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133520Z
UID:10002527-1743760800-1743764400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-3/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T080000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250217T142601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T142601Z
UID:10002402-1743231600-1743235200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sunrise Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise at 7:20! Hike around the field to listen for Woodcocks\, then hike to the pond to see who is up early.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sunrise-sounds/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250217T142224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T142224Z
UID:10002400-1743156000-1743157800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Friday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30-40min programs are aimed at kids 2-5yrs. Children and their grownups will enjoy books\, rhymes\, songs and fun while arousing curiosity about the natural world.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/friday-storytime/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250217T141938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141938Z
UID:10002397-1742652000-1742655600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Signs of Spring at 100 Acre Wood
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 miles on a steep\, unimproved trail to search for wildflowers and other signs of spring. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/signs-of-spring-at-100-acre-wood-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250217T141606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141606Z
UID:10002393-1742378400-1742382000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250217T141050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141050Z
UID:10002390-1742047200-1742050800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Minecraft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Minecraft scavenger hunt through the woods. Look for natural objects that are also found in the game. Activities will be available in the nature center after the hike. Ages 6+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/minecraft-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064429
CREATED:20250217T140829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T140829Z
UID:10002387-1741773600-1741777200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Possum & Peeper
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with Opossum as he searches for the loudest frog in the forest! Story\, craft and activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-possum-peeper/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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