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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
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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
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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
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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:20260412T181508
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:20260412T181508
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:20260412T181508
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:20260412T181508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
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:20260412T181508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250918T123007Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
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:20260412T181508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250918T121227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T121227Z
UID:10003271-1759575600-1759581000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hike Behind the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 mile off-trail to explore the waterfowl refuge. Not stroller friendly.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hike-behind-the-lake-9/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250918T120248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T120248Z
UID:10003261-1759485600-1759491000@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/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T133218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T133218Z
UID:10003248-1759068000-1759071600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Minecraft Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Minecraft scavenger hunt through the woods. Look for natural objects that are also found in the game.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/minecraft-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T132944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T132944Z
UID:10003244-1758999600-1759003200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Night Insects
DESCRIPTION:See spiders\, moths\, katydids\, and other bugs that come out after dark.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/night-insects/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T130541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T130541Z
UID:10003221-1758794400-1758796200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30min 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-11/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T130100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T130100Z
UID:10003214-1758448800-1758456000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Hike All the Trails: Adult Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2\, 4 or 5 miles to complete all the trails at Blendon Woods
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/hike-all-the-trails-adult-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T132721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T132721Z
UID:10003240-1758366000-1758369600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Pawpaw Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided hike to learn about Ohio’s tropical fruit and all of its amazing features! Hike will be on crushed limestone surface with some hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/pawpaw-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T132128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T132128Z
UID:10003234-1758103200-1758108600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join other like minded adults for a fast paced fitness hike along gravel and natural surface trails. 2 or 4 mi. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-adult-fitness-hike-6/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T122546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T122546Z
UID:10003181-1757858400-1757862000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Campfire and S'mores
DESCRIPTION:Drop by to make a classic campfire treat. S’mores and roasting sticks will be provided.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/campfire-and-smores-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T121951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T121951Z
UID:10003176-1757764800-1757766600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bye-Bye Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the epic migration undertaken by monarch butterflies\, the perils the face along the way\, what you can do you help them on their journey\, and watch as we tag and release any that are ready to migrate.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bye-bye-butterflies/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T131944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T131944Z
UID:10003230-1757671200-1757674800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Gotta Go!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about monarch butterfly migration with a story\, craft and activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-gotta-go/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T181508
CREATED:20250825T124333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T124333Z
UID:10003200-1757253600-1757260800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Meet Morty
DESCRIPTION:Our newest Ambassador\, Morty the European Starling\, will be on display in the Nature Center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/meet-morty-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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