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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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:20260412T144721
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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:20260412T144721
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:20260412T144721
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251230T131634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T131634Z
UID:10003706-1767448800-1767452400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Join the naturalist on a 2-mile hike looking for fungi that love cold weather. We will be going off-trail\, so wear good hiking shoes and dress for the weather.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-fungi/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251218T174114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174114Z
UID:10003619-1767348000-1767353400@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-8/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251201T164207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164207Z
UID:10003583-1766165400-1766169000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Lantern Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a lantern lit hike along gravel surface trails.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lantern-hike-27/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251201T164129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164129Z
UID:10003582-1765965600-1765969200@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-7/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251201T164129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164129Z
UID:10003581-1764928800-1764934200@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-7/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251022T132707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T132707Z
UID:10003417-1764496800-1764500400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Post Thanksgiving Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Walk off your Thanksgiving dinner! Hike 2 or 4 miles at a very brisk pace. First 2 miles will be dog-friendly\, on the paved roadway; second 2 miles will be on the gravel surface nature trail (no dogs).
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/post-thanksgiving-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251022T132401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T132401Z
UID:10003412-1764176400-1764180000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Take a hike to listen and look for nature’s night shift. No flashlights or pets allowed.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/owl-prowl-10/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251022T132321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T132321Z
UID:10003411-1763906400-1763910000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Autumn Wildlife Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike about 2 miles on the Brookside/Overlook/Ripple Rock loop to look for turkeys\, squirrels\, deer\, and other animals buys preparing for winter. Gravel surface trail with stairs.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/autumn-wildlife-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251022T131205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T131205Z
UID:10003400-1763546400-1763550000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 miles on natural and gravel surface trails; moderate pace; stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hike-2/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251027T121634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T121634Z
UID:10003458-1763373600-1763377200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Toddler Adventure Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure with your toddler at Blendon Woods Metro Park! Compasses and maps will be provided for use during the program\, and we will go on a short exploratory hike! The trail is paved and stroller accessible. Meet outside of the Nature Center. Please note: Bathrooms will not be open at the Nature Center\, but they will be available elsewhere at the park ***
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/toddler-adventure-club-11/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251022T132432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T132432Z
UID:10003413-1763312400-1763316000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Coyote Hike Behind the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Take an off-trail walk around the lake and look for signs of these canine predators.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/coyote-hike-behind-the-lake/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260412T144721
CREATED:20251022T132121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T132121Z
UID:10003406-1763197200-1763200800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Beginning Birders
DESCRIPTION:Fall is a great time to start birding! Join the naturalist on a short hike to look for winter birds\, and hopefully find some migrating waterfowl on the lake. Binoculars available to borrow.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/beginning-birders/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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