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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
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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
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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:20260412T162833
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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:20260412T162833
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:20260412T162833
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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:20260412T162833
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:20260412T162833
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20251022T131205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T131205Z
UID:10003399-1762509600-1762513200@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-2/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T123228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T123228Z
UID:10003286-1761818400-1761825600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Halloween Bash
DESCRIPTION:Wear your costume for some fall fun at Blendon Woods Nature Center! We will have games\, crafts\, and seasonal activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/halloween-bash-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T123007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T123007Z
UID:10003284-1761480000-1761490800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blendon Bones
DESCRIPTION:Marvel at the inner workings of animals with this display of skeletons\, meet our guest taxidermist\, and enjoy hands on activities. Event runs Saturday and Sunday 12-3.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blendon-bones-2/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T123123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T123123Z
UID:10003285-1761413400-1761415200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Haunted Tram Ride
DESCRIPTION:Hop on board the Tram to learn about spooky animals of Blendon Woods. Tram boards at the Nature Center
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/haunted-tram-ride/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T123007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T123007Z
UID:10003283-1761393600-1761404400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Blendon Bones
DESCRIPTION:Marvel at the inner workings of animals with this display of skeletons\, meet our guest taxidermist\, and enjoy hands on activities. Event runs Saturday and Sunday 12-3.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blendon-bones-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T122705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T122705Z
UID:10003280-1760889600-1760893200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Autumn Leaf Art
DESCRIPTION:Create beautiful temporary works of art using only natural fallen leaves. Meet at the Natural Play Area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/autumn-leaf-art/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T120839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T120839Z
UID:10003267-1760695200-1760697000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY: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/storytime-12/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T120248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T120248Z
UID:10003262-1760522400-1760527800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club 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-fitness-hike/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T122039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T122039Z
UID:10003277-1760277600-1760281200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Spooky Animals
DESCRIPTION:Learn about spiders\, snakes\, bats\, and other scary animals and find out if they are actually dangerous.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spooky-animals-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T121928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T121928Z
UID:10003276-1760194800-1760196600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fall Tram Ride
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the early fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fall-tram-ride-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T121648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T121648Z
UID:10003274-1759744800-1759750200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool Tram Ride
DESCRIPTION:Hop on board the tram to enjoy the fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-tram-ride-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T162833
CREATED:20250918T121450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T121450Z
UID:10003273-1759672800-1759674600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fall Tram Ride
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the early fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fall-tram-ride-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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