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SUMMARY:Animal Encounter Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the picnic area in front of the Nature Center (or inside if the weather is bad) to meet a few of our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-encounter-tuesdays/2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T113000
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SUMMARY:Puppet Shows
DESCRIPTION:The Blendon Woods puppets are ready for an adventure! 15-minute show followed by a scavenger hunt.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/puppet-shows/2025-07-29/3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Puppet Shows
DESCRIPTION:The Blendon Woods puppets are ready for an adventure! 15-minute show followed by a scavenger hunt.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/puppet-shows/2025-07-29/2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T100000
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UID:10002866-1753781400-1753783200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Puppet Shows
DESCRIPTION:The Blendon Woods puppets are ready for an adventure! 15-minute show followed by a scavenger hunt.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/puppet-shows/2025-07-29/1/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T141440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T141440Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the nature center butterfly house for a butterfly talk\, then search for butterflies on a 1 mile guided hike.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/butterfly-hike-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T141316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T141316Z
UID:10002884-1753531200-1753534800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Chat
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us at the picnic area across from the Nature Center for a 30 min nature chat. \nSaturdays: \n7/5 – Box Turtles \n7/12 – Spiders \n7/19 – Birds of Prey \n7/26 – Bats
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lunchtime-chat/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T140712Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Encounter Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the picnic area in front of the Nature Center (or inside if the weather is bad) to meet a few of our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-encounter-tuesdays/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250630T122738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T122738Z
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SUMMARY:Try it! Disc Golf
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of disc golf but didn’t know where to start? Join us at Try it! Disc Golf to learn how to play! We will use the first few baskets at the Blendon Woods Disc Golf Course\, and discs will be available to borrow on a first come first serve basis. Plan to arrive at the start of the program. Meet at the Disc Golf Course.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-disc-golf/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T142034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T142034Z
UID:10002897-1753020000-1753023600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fungi Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the world of fungi as we take a walk to find some in the park.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fungi-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T141316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T141316Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Chat
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us at the picnic area across from the Nature Center for a 30 min nature chat. \nSaturdays: \n7/5 – Box Turtles \n7/12 – Spiders \n7/19 – Birds of Prey \n7/26 – Bats
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lunchtime-chat/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T143112Z
UID:10002917-1752757200-1752760800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Vulture View
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature’s feathered clean-up crew through literature\, craft and activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-vulture-view/2025-07-17/2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T143112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T143112Z
UID:10002916-1752746400-1752750000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Vulture View
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature’s feathered clean-up crew through literature\, craft and activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-vulture-view/2025-07-17/1/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T143020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T143020Z
UID:10002915-1752660000-1752665400@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-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T140712Z
UID:10002871-1752584400-1752588000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Animal Encounter Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the picnic area in front of the Nature Center (or inside if the weather is bad) to meet a few of our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-encounter-tuesdays/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250630T121520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T121520Z
UID:10002992-1752487200-1752490800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Toddler Adventure Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on an toddler adventure to the creek at Blendon Woods Metro Park! We will hike as far as we can in the times listed. Meet at the Nature Center Parking lot. Wear water shoes\, and clothes that can get dirty.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/toddler-adventure-club-5/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T143555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T143555Z
UID:10002925-1752415200-1752418800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Tree Trek
DESCRIPTION:Take a 1-mile hike and learn how to identify our most common trees.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/tree-trek/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T141316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T141316Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Chat
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us at the picnic area across from the Nature Center for a 30 min nature chat. \nSaturdays: \n7/5 – Box Turtles \n7/12 – Spiders \n7/19 – Birds of Prey \n7/26 – Bats
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lunchtime-chat/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T142321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T142321Z
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SUMMARY:Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Learn about fireflies as you have fun with the summer ritual of catching and releasing these amazing insects. Park closes at 10pm.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fireflies/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T140712Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Encounter Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the picnic area in front of the Nature Center (or inside if the weather is bad) to meet a few of our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-encounter-tuesdays/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T142631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T142631Z
UID:10002906-1751806800-1751810400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Primitive Fire Starting
DESCRIPTION:Learn to start a fire using flint and steel. Ages 8+ Meet at the Natural Play Area large group shelter.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/primitive-fire-starting/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T141316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T141316Z
UID:10002881-1751716800-1751720400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Chat
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us at the picnic area across from the Nature Center for a 30 min nature chat. \nSaturdays: \n7/5 – Box Turtles \n7/12 – Spiders \n7/19 – Birds of Prey \n7/26 – Bats
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/lunchtime-chat/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250617T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T140712Z
UID:10002869-1751374800-1751378400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Animal Encounter Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the picnic area in front of the Nature Center (or inside if the weather is bad) to meet a few of our animal ambassadors.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/animal-encounter-tuesdays/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T132453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T132453Z
UID:10002773-1751205600-1751209200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Insect Safari
DESCRIPTION:Learn about insects\,then take nets and jars into the field to hunt for some
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/insect-safari/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T132415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T132415Z
UID:10002772-1751112000-1751113800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adults Only: Lunchtime Chat Tram Ride
DESCRIPTION:Hop on the Metro Parks tram for a 30min narrated tour of the park. Tram departs from the Nature Center.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adults-only-lunchtime-chat-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:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T132345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T132345Z
UID:10002771-1751018400-1751020200@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-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T132213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T132316Z
UID:10002770-1750932000-1750939200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:MUD DAY!
DESCRIPTION:Wallow to your heart’s content and have some down and dirty fun at our annual mud day event. Rinse station provided. Follow signs in park for location.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/mud-day-4/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T125045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T125045Z
UID:10002739-1750608000-1750615200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Family Tram Rides
DESCRIPTION:Hop on the Metro Parks tram for a 30-minute narrated tour of the park. The tram departs from the Nature Center and last picks up at 12 p.m on June 7th\, and 6 p.m. on June 22.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-tram-rides-5/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T131904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T131904Z
UID:10002763-1750597200-1750600800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:How We Grow Caterpillars
DESCRIPTION:Find out how we raise caterpillars into healthy butterflies and moths. Species covered will include monarchs\, giant silkmoths\, swallowtails\, and more. We will discuss the best ways to keep them healthy and how to support local populations.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/how-we-grow-caterpillars/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T131814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T131814Z
UID:10002762-1750514400-1750518000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Discovering Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION:Join local experts as we look for dragonflies and damselflies around the lake.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/discovering-dragonflies-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T005733
CREATED:20250521T131611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T131611Z
UID:10002760-1750240800-1750246200@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-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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