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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20250918T121928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T121928Z
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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
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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:20260412T195547
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:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250918T121227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T121227Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250918T120248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T120248Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250825T121951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T121951Z
UID:10003175-1757160000-1757161800@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/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250825T123726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T123726Z
UID:10003194-1757156400-1757167200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:I-Spy Trail
DESCRIPTION:Test your observation skills along the paved lake trail! See if you can spot all of the critters hidden in the woods.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/i-spy-trail-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250825T123218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T123218Z
UID:10003189-1757066400-1757070000@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-5/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T145550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T145551Z
UID:10003043-1756720800-1756735200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Butterfly Weekend
DESCRIPTION:It’s our annual butterfly extravaganza! Drop by the nature center 10am-2pm Labor Day Weekend. We will have a daily puppet show\, crafts\, games\, butterfly hunt and even a daily butterfly release! See our Facebook page for more information.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/butterfly-weekend-2/2025-09-01/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T145550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T145551Z
UID:10003042-1756634400-1756648800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Butterfly Weekend
DESCRIPTION:It’s our annual butterfly extravaganza! Drop by the nature center 10am-2pm Labor Day Weekend. We will have a daily puppet show\, crafts\, games\, butterfly hunt and even a daily butterfly release! See our Facebook page for more information.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/butterfly-weekend-2/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T145550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T145551Z
UID:10003041-1756548000-1756562400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Butterfly Weekend
DESCRIPTION:It’s our annual butterfly extravaganza! Drop by the nature center 10am-2pm Labor Day Weekend. We will have a daily puppet show\, crafts\, games\, butterfly hunt and even a daily butterfly release! See our Facebook page for more information.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/butterfly-weekend-2/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T145441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T145441Z
UID:10003040-1756461600-1756463400@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-4/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T145330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T145330Z
UID:10003039-1756044000-1756051200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Poison & Venom Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify the toxic plants and animals you can find on a 1-mile hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/poison-venom-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T144526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T144526Z
UID:10003030-1755894600-1755898200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Ultraviolet Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Use a Blacklight to see the hidden colors of the night. A limited number of UV flashlights will be available to borrow.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/ultraviolet-night-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T145301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T145301Z
UID:10003038-1755856800-1755860400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschoolers: Just Ducky
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little quackers to learn all about ducks through activity\, song and story. Even meet a live duck!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschoolers-just-ducky/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T144426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T144426Z
UID:10003029-1755684000-1755689400@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-4/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T195547
CREATED:20250721T145131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T145131Z
UID:10003037-1755442800-1755448200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:50+ Off Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual interpretive hike as we explore the less-traveled areas of the park. Prepare for mud; sturdy shoes recommended.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/50-off-trail-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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