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UID:10004062-1776189600-1776193200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adaptive Adventures: All Bodies Beginners Hiking Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first ever All Bodies Beginners Hiking Club! This is a monthly hike for all bodies inclusive of all abilities and sizes! \nThis will be a slow paced hike allowing for breaks when needed. This is not an interpretive hike. We will hike a little under a half mile on the Oak Openings ADA trail and some of the Edward S. Thomas ADA trail with an opportunity to go further or end there. Please meet at the Schrock lake restroom area.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adaptive-adventures-all-bodies-beginners-hiking-club/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150415Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool: Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers can join us at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area to study bird nests and learn to build their own.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-best-nest/2026-04-14/2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
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UID:10004063-1776164400-1776168000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Best Nest
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers can join us at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area to study bird nests and learn to build their own.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-best-nest/2026-04-14/1/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260327T180053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180053Z
UID:10004060-1775732400-1775737800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschool: Basket Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Students meet at Apple Ridge Picnic Shelter to learn the basics of basket weaving. Each student will make their own small basket. This program is not suitable for very young children\, as some reading is required.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschool-basket-weaving/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260327T175928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175928Z
UID:10004058-1775239200-1775246400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Friday Night Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Schrock Lake for some evening fishing. Use our poles or bring your own. No fishing license required\, all fishing is catch-and-release.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/friday-night-fishing-8/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260327T175744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175744Z
UID:10004055-1775070000-1775073600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board for a fast-paced hike through the nighttime woods. Hike not suitable for slow walkers or strollers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fast-paced-full-moon-hike-11/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260226T131952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T131952Z
UID:10003954-1774004400-1774011600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Spring Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the Naturalist’s Office and learn how to celebrate the official start of Spring!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/spring-equinox/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260226T131447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T131447Z
UID:10003951-1773482400-1773504000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Naturalist’s Office and participate in a hunt for Leprechauns by hike the Spring Creek Trail. Find 1 Leprechaun per person\, return it to the Office and win a prize.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt-3/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260226T131149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T131232Z
UID:10003947-1772906400-1772911800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we look and listen for Ohio’s smallest game bird-the Woodcock.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/woodcock-walk-2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260226T130741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T130741Z
UID:10003943-1772560800-1772568000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a Fast-Paced hike through the nighttime woods. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fast-paced-full-moon-hike-10/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20260129T180008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T180008Z
UID:10003839-1770793200-1770800400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Birding Basics
DESCRIPTION:Dress warmly and join us for a morning\, 1 hour hike on the Edward S. Thomas Trail looking for birds and learn to ID common winter birds by sight and sound. Meet at the Schrock Lake Restrooms.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/birding-basics/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251231T135101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T192106Z
UID:10003728-1769259600-1769266800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Campfire Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about 3 different types of camp cooking (campfire\, propane stove\, & canned heat). See which style boils water faster and taste test some common campfire foods. The program is outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. \nMeet at the Naturalist’s Office.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/campfire-cooking-10/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251231T134812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T134812Z
UID:10003727-1768584600-1768590000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hike in the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve. Learn about Ohio’s Owls and take a guided hike through the twilight woods as we listen for owl calls. Please dress for the weather!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/owl-prowl-17/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251201T172337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T172750Z
UID:10003614-1768039200-1768050000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Sharon Woods Winter Hike
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Sharon 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/sharon-woods-metro-park/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251231T135226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T135226Z
UID:10003730-1767607200-1767628800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Bird Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Bird Day by stopping by the Naturalist’s Office and picking-up a Bird Scavenger Hunt sheet. Hike any trail in the Park\, look for birds and fill our your sheet. Return it to the Office and win a prize!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bird-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251231T135142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T135142Z
UID:10003729-1767463200-1767468600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a Fast-Paced hike through the nighttime forest under the full moon. Not suitable for slow walkers or strollers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fast-paced-full-moon-hike-9/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251125T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172806Z
UID:10003547-1766487600-1766505600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Holiday Craft
DESCRIPTION:Drop by and make your own\, last minute winter-themed craft.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/holiday-craft/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T080000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251125T172958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172958Z
UID:10003550-1766298600-1766304000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the shortest day of the year be welcoming the Sun as it rises over Schrock Lake. Enjoy a fire\, hot cocoa & some fun information.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/winter-solstice/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251125T173113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T173113Z
UID:10003551-1766224800-1766235600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the nation’s longest-running community bird project. Visitors will join a group that will count and ID birds by hiking a trail or counting at our feeders. All levels of birders are welcome!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/christmas-bird-count-6/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T080000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251125T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T173901Z
UID:10003563-1765175400-1765180800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided\, Fast-Paced Fitness Hike through the early morning woods. This hike is just for adults 50 and up.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-fitness-hike-2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251125T174200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T174200Z
UID:10003567-1764954000-1764959400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Full Moon Family Hike
DESCRIPTION:The weather may be frightful\, but the Full Moon is so delightful! Join us for a slow-paced\, family friendly guided hike through the nighttime woods.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/full-moon-family-hike-4/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251125T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T174104Z
UID:10003566-1764954000-1764959400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Keep warm with a Fast-Paced Adult Full Moon Hike. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fast-paced-full-moon-hike-8/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251030T142221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T142221Z
UID:10003498-1763805600-1763820000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Nuts for Nuts
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to learn about\, and taste\, some of the local nuts that feed our wildlife. Not suitable for anyone with a tree nut allergy.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/nuts-for-nuts/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251030T142148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T142148Z
UID:10003497-1763204400-1763226000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:America Recycles Day
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Naturalist’s Office and make a reusable grocery bag from an old t-shirt. Bring your own shirt or use one of ours.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/america-recycles-day/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T080000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251030T142109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T142109Z
UID:10003496-1763101800-1763107200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:This Fast-Paced Fitness Hike in the early morning woods is just for adults 50+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251030T142006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T142006Z
UID:10003495-1762426800-1762432200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Homeschool: Compass Class
DESCRIPTION:Homeschoolers can learn how to use a compass and navigate in the woods. If you have a compass please feel free to bing it along!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/homeschool-compass-class/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251030T141938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T141938Z
UID:10003494-1762365600-1762371000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Adults can take a fast-paced hike through the nighttime forest. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fast-paced-full-moon-hike-7/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251030T141902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T141902Z
UID:10003493-1762264800-1762268400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Storybook Trail
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers can take a guided walk down our Storybook Trail. Along the way we will read the book and play some fun games. Trail is suitable for strollers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-storybook-trail/2025-11-04/2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20251030T141902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T141902Z
UID:10003492-1762254000-1762257600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Storybook Trail
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers can take a guided walk down our Storybook Trail. Along the way we will read the book and play some fun games. Trail is suitable for strollers.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-storybook-trail/2025-11-04/1/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103835
CREATED:20250930T122241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T122241Z
UID:10003339-1761411600-1761422400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Howl-O-Ween
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family friendly look at nighttime animals. Walk a Trick-or-Treat trail\, sit around a campfire and listen to not-so-scary ghost stories\, play games and make a fun fall craft
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/howl-o-ween-2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
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