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UID:10001345-1718830800-1718834400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Firefly Fun
DESCRIPTION:Learn about fireflies on a short walk as you catch and release these amazing insects.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/firefly-fun/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T140000
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UID:10001349-1718546400-1718553600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:I-Spy
DESCRIPTION:Test your observation skills with this fun\, fully accessible game along the paved lake trail.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/i-spy/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000
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UID:10001346-1718460000-1718463600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Kids: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about butterflies and use a net to catch them. Ages 5 and up.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-kids-butterflies/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Wolffrum-Peggy-The-Easy-Life-of-a-Butterfly-SIO-1080p.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T153000
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UID:10001322-1717941600-1717947000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hike to the Ripple Rock
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1.5-mile hike through the creek to find the amazing ripple rock formation in the creek bed. Wear shoes that can get wet.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hike-to-the-ripple-rock/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240522T165601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T165601Z
UID:10001319-1717858800-1717866000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Zoom In On Nature
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center to learn about some fantastic plants and animals and witness some of their amazing adaptations up close under microscopes.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/zoom-in-on-nature/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T093000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240522T165536Z
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UID:10001318-1717833600-1717839000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Birding By Ear For Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow hike to the Lake to practice identifying birdsong. Bring binoculars and download Merlin on your smartphone before arriving. Binocs available to borrow.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/birding-by-ear-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/BLN_wood-duck-at-Thoreau-Lake_Edith-Wood.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T170000
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CREATED:20240522T164823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T164823Z
UID:10001313-1717340400-1717347600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Natural Play Area Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the NPA with a naturalist! We’ll have tools to borrow and suggestions for how to have fun!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/natural-play-area-open-house/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gallery-spring-BLN_boy-and-girl-at-top-of-cargo-net-at-natural-play-area-opening_May_virginia-gordon.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T134450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T134450Z
UID:10001242-1717149600-1717151400@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-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T150000
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CREATED:20240422T133645Z
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UID:10001235-1716732000-1716735600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Maples and Beeches and Oaks\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about common Ohio trees and what they’re up to in the spring. Hike will be approximately 1.5 miles with some hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-maples-and-beeches-and-oaks-oh-my/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T133452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T133452Z
UID:10001232-1716642000-1716645600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Meet the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet some of our animals ambassadors and learn about their important job at the Nature Center
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/meet-the-animals/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Stephanie-West-new-exhibits-1200px-full-height-IMG_0069.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T133347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T133347Z
UID:10001231-1716544800-1716548400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: A Warbler's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the incredible journey made by these tiny birds through literature \, activities and craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-a-warblers-journey/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1200px_yellow-throated-warbler_HBK_crop_April_Adam-Brandemihl.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T133032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T133032Z
UID:10001229-1716402600-1716406200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Close-up Nature photography
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use your cell phone or camera to take awesome close up pictures.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/close-up-nature-photography/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T132935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T132935Z
UID:10001228-1716127200-1716132600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Wild About Food
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Nature Center to taste some recipes highlighting wild edible plants.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wild-about-food/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T134403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T134403Z
UID:10001241-1716040800-1716044400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:The Buzz About Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different kinds of bees that live in Ohio and find out what you can do the help them.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/the-buzz-about-bees/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bee-on-butterfly-weed_ICON-June_WAL_Mindi-McConnell.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T132404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T132404Z
UID:10001224-1715522400-1715529600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Geology Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an on and off-trail hike to explore some of the geologic highlights of the park.Hike will be rugged\, approx 2.5 mi\, in and along the stream. Wear shoes that can get wet and be prepared for poison ivy and ticks.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/geology-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T132036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T132036Z
UID:10001223-1715428800-1715436000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the wonders of bird migration with games\, crafts and activities. Talk to the naturalists and volunteers about bird watching opportunities at Blendon Woods.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/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:20240506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T131117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T131117Z
UID:10001218-1715018400-1715022000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own gloves or borrow ours to clear invasives and help our native woodland plants. Plan to stay as long or short as you like!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/invasive-plant-removal/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T130305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T130305Z
UID:10001214-1714917600-1714921200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fairy House Building
DESCRIPTION:Calling all fairy homebuilders! The Blendon Woods fairies need you! Gather natural materials to build a fine fairy abode in the woods. * Blendon Woods can neither confirm nor deny the existence of fairies at the park.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fairy-house-building-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240422T130154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T130154Z
UID:10001212-1714834800-1714838400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Creeking
DESCRIPTION:Hike about .5 mi to the stream to search for aquatic creatures. Wear shoes that can get wet; crocs and flips not recommended!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-creeking-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1080p_BLN_creeking-program_M-McConnell.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T143345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T143345Z
UID:10001182-1714039200-1714041000@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/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T140513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T140513Z
UID:10001161-1713465000-1713468600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Go Native!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the benefits of planting native species in your yard and take home a native tree or shrub seedling.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/go-native/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T140438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T140438Z
UID:10001160-1713382200-1713385800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bat Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1 mi to search for these under-appreciated mammals
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bat-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bat-returns-to-roost-ICON.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T135617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T135617Z
UID:10001155-1713175200-1713178800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: I'm a Turkey
DESCRIPTION:Learn about turkeys through literature activities and craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-im-a-turkey/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gallery-spring-SLR-wild-turkey-close-up_DavidJolley.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T135334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T135334Z
UID:10001153-1713103200-1713106800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Wildflower Wander
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 mi on and off trail to look for spring wildflowers
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/wildflower-wander/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1080p_Wildflowers-at-HOM_Oct-2016_Amy-Colgan.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T134952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T134952Z
UID:10001149-1713002400-1713006000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hike Behind the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 mi on natural surface trails through the Walden Waterfowl Refuge. Prepare for mud!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hike-behind-the-lake-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T134013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T134013Z
UID:10001139-1712478600-1712484000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Beginning Birding
DESCRIPTION:Look for residents and early migrants on a 1.5 hr. hike on gravel and natural surface trails. Limited binoculars available to borrow.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/beginning-birding/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PKP_Breakfast_Birding_binocs-2_S-Felker.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240325T132832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T132832Z
UID:10001129-1712341800-1712345400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Salamander Search
DESCRIPTION:Look under rocks and logs for salamanders at the stream. Wear shoes that can get wet.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/salamander-search/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1080p_Spotted-salamander-in-vernal-pool-off-Buttonbush-Trail-at-BLK_Feb_Cody-Berkebile.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240226T142719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T142719Z
UID:10001082-1711807200-1711812600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults: Off-Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore a seldom-seen area of Blendon Woods. We’ll see a tiny waterfall and some unique geologic features as we follow the stream. Wear waterproof shoes.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-off-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240226T142544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T142544Z
UID:10001080-1711800000-1711807200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bunny Hunt Trail
DESCRIPTION:Can you spot all of the bunnies hiding in the woods? Find them all and collect a prize!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bunny-hunt-trail/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095924
CREATED:20240226T142200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T142200Z
UID:10001076-1711720800-1711724400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adults 50+ Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1 mi walk in the woods to look for early spring wildflowers
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adults-50-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Valencia-Rose-Wildflowers-of-Homestead-Park-HOM-1080p.jpg
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