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**The Ocean Walk: 1.1 km to cross the ocean on foot 🌊** Picture this: you're at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. 11,000 meters below the surface. Darkness. Silence. Mystery. And then you start rising. 1.1 km walking through Poble Nou, feet on the ground, head underwater. Every meter you walk = 10 meters of depth back to the surface. From the abyss to the shore. Hydrothermal vents. Sperm whales. Coral reefs. At every stop, a world most of us will never see. Its stories, its beauty, its fragility. This is the very first Ocean Walk in English in Barcelona! 💙 **What we'll experience together as a community ready to embark :** We meet in front of the Internacional Restaurant Bar in Poble Nou. We walk along the docks for 2h. We met new people about the wonders of the Ocean and We wonder. We learn. We breathe. And we ask ourselves one simple question: what is our place in this immensity? **For who?** Everyone! Families welcome (kids from 10 years old). No prior knowledge needed. Just curiosity and a smile. 😊 **Practical info:** Bring weather-appropriate clothing and your water bottle! Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time. **Pay-what-you-feel** (because the ocean belongs to everyone). Registration and pricing details here: https://www.billetweb.fr/the-first-ocean-walk-in-english This workshop is brought to you by La Fresque Océane (Ocean Collage) and facilitated by Lionel, professional diver and sailor. Format inspired by the Deep Time Walk. See you on the docks! 🐙

**Join Us for a Product Design Networking Meetup at Barcelona!** Are you passionate about product design? Looking to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, and showcase your latest work? Then this is the event for you! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking with some minds in the industry while sipping on craft beers from Brewdog. Whether you're an experienced product or design person or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and build valuable connections. Come prepared to share! Join our WhatsApp Group at: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG)

**Bona tarda, comunitat!** Tenim una invitació especial 🌿 La Xarxa d’Espais Productius i Col·laboratius es reuneix per compartir projectes, connectar iniciatives i enfortir la comunitat. 🗓 27 de maig, 18:00h - 21:00h 📍 Akasha Hub Barcelona (Carrer de la Verneda, 19 - Nau 1) Tens algun projecte en marxa o alguna idea que vulguis compartir? 🎤 **Presentació de projectes – format Pecha Kucha** 10 diapositives × 20 segons cadascuna Un format àgil i visual per explicar idees, processos i projectes de manera dinàmica. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdepffAx8VCHExrNGOnrTqU8_tlxKrBf_ac6HDCnGi5dNTs9g/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdepffAx8VCHExrNGOnrTqU8_tlxKrBf_ac6HDCnGi5dNTs9g/viewform) 🖼️ **Porta el teu projecte!** Es poden portar pòsters en format A4 o A3 per construir un espai de mostra i un manual col·laboratiu entre participants. 🤝 **Sessió de networking + pica-pica** 🥤 Begudes disponibles a preu social Un espai per trobar-nos, compartir i activar col·laboracions

No slides. No speaker. No agenda. Just developers talking shop over a cold one. This is an informal gathering for engineers, founders, and builders who are deep in the agentic coding trenches — using tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, OpenCode, or rolling their own agent pipelines. Come swap what's actually working, what blew up in production, and what you're excited about right now. We'll be at Barcelona, and the format is simple: show up, grab a drink, and share what you know. Bring a laptop if you want to show something, but it's not required. WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t **What we talk about (but not limited to):** *Agentic coding workflows and tooling - Prompt engineering & context engineering in practice *Multi-agent architectures and orchestration - AI-native product building *What's broken in the ecosystem and how you're working around it **Who should come:** Developers, technical founders, and AI engineers who build with (or on top of) LLMs. All levels welcome — senior devs with war stories and curious beginners both make the conversation better. **Format:** Open conversation, round-table style. Everyone teaches, everyone learns.

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

Join us monthly for a creative gathering of designers, design researchers, and AI innovators. This networking event unites professionals passionate about user experience, design methodologies, research insights, and AI-powered design tools to share knowledge, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful connections. Our collaborative atmosphere offers an ideal space to discuss design challenges, explore research methodologies, and discover how AI is transforming the design landscape. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle, gain insights on emerging design practices, or explore the intersection of human-centered design and artificial intelligence, this monthly meetup is your creative hub. Expect inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow design professionals who are pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible through thoughtful design, rigorous research, and innovative AI applications.

\#\#\# ¿Qué son las constelaciones familiares? Una constelación familiar es un método que nos permite dilucidar esos eventos que han podido causar un impacto profundo, a partir del cual, la armonía familiar se ha visto perturbada, estas dificultades pueden ser tanto de convivencia, de salud, de profesión, de pareja, etc. y sobre las cuales no se tiene control. A través de la puesta en escena que nos permite la constelación podemos tomar conciencia del origen del conflicto. Recreando la organización de la familia, o de cualquier otro sistema, las relaciones dentro del mismo se hacen visibles y con ellas las causas que han generado el conflicto pueden aclararse. Los participantes observaron como las dinámicas no resultaron les han estado apareciendo, a veces, desde la infancia. Esa visualización y las propuestas de reparación por el terapeuta, rescatan al “paciente” de la culpa y le permiten recrear una nueva y liberada imagen de solución. \#\#\# ¿Cómo puedo hacer mi constelación familiar? Hay dos formas de participar en este taller: 1. Como participar (que muestra los patrones inconscientes para el “paciente”) 2. Como “paciente” que recibe la Constela 3. Participar 20€ 4. Constelar 100€

In a world where fascists are winning elections, economic inequality is rampant, and the climate crisis is at its tipping point, it can feel like the amount of work needed to overcome these injustices is too much to handle. But what if there is a way to lower the threshold to action? Who will free us if not ourselves? In her new book Radical Justice, international human rights lawyer Nani Jansen Reventlow offers a powerful and practical guide for strengthening the movement for freedom and equality for all. Drawing on decades of legal and activist work, she shows how each of us—within our own spheres of influence—can take meaningful action toward systemic change. Inspired by anti-racist and social justice thinkers such as Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò and Angela Davis, Radical Justice moves beyond despair and into action. The book explores concrete pathways including strategic litigation, digital rights, reparations, and climate justice, while inviting readers to learn, reflect, and act in a society that often tells us change is impossible. Brandee Butler, CEO of the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and a long-time strategist working at the intersection of human rights, philanthropy, and responsible business, will host Jansen Reventlow in conversation. Taking inspiration from the book, they will explore some of the most pressing issues of our time and, most importantly, how each of us can be the revolution. **EVENT SCHEDULE** 17:30 Walk-in and informal mingling 18:00 Conversation begins 19:00 Book signing and continued conversation 19:30 Event ends *About the speakers* **Nani Jansen Reventlow** is an internationally recognised human rights lawyer who has worked with communities, movements, courts, and international institutions to challenge structural injustice and expand civic space. Her work spans environmental justice, corporate accountability, democratic freedoms, and the protection of frontline activists. She is the founder of Systemic Justice, which advocates for marginalised communities across Europe through strategic litigation. Previously, she founded the Digital Freedom Fund. Nani has been honoured with awards from Harvard, Oxford and Columbia University, among others. **Brandee M. Butler** is a lawyer, human rights advocate, and philanthropic strategist with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of civil society, philanthropy, and the private sector to advance justice and accountability. Her work focuses on strengthening social movements, mobilizing philanthropic capital, and engaging businesses and public institutions in efforts to build more equitable and sustainable economic systems.

link oficial: [ ](https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047)**[https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047](https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047)** PROYECCIÓN + COLOQUIO DEL DOCUMENTAL WE ARE MAKING A FILM ABOUT MARK FISHER Teníamos mucha ganas de anunciaros que el 29 de mayo a las 19:00 horas volvemos a tener un evento presencial. En concreto proyectaremos el documental "We are making, a film about Mark Fisher" de [@markfisherfilm](https://www.instagram.com/markfisherfilm/) y luego tendremos un breve coloquio. Todo ello se realizará en [@akasha.barcelona](https://www.instagram.com/akasha.barcelona/) situado en la ciudad de Barcelona. La entrada es gratuita, pero tenemos aforo máximo. Puedes reservar tu plaza rellenando el siguiente formulario [https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047](https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047) Cualquier duda, puedes contactarnos al email: centroteoriapostcapitalista@gmail.com

**NOTE: Please bring your laptop for an interactive session.** May is the month for **World Product Day** and we're celebrating it with an amazing event! Join Figma and ProductTank Barcelona for an event built around one idea: **What can you create when design, product, and AI work together?** The event kicks off with a talk from Figma and continues with a SpeedMake session: a hands-on, dynamic workshop designed to be fun, where teams collaborate to build real product flows with **Figma Make.** If you register for this event, come ready to use your laptop: it'll be a hands-on experience, with learning and fun moments throughout the session. Drinks 🍺, food 🍕, and Barcelona's product community to close out the night.

🇪🇸 Español / English 🇬🇧 ¿Quieres vivir una experiencia única en plena naturaleza con una visita guiada al Remolar-Filipinas, el espacio natural más valioso cerca de Barcelona? La actividad la conducirá **Miguel Pou, zoólogo** y creador de las Reservas Naturales del Delta del Llobregat, quien compartirá su conocimiento y pasión por la fauna, especialmente **por las aves** que habitan este entorno privilegiado. Durante el recorrido, tendrás la oportunidad de observar distintas especies en su hábitat natural. Miguel ofrecerá explicaciones cercanas y rigurosas, creando un espacio agradable y ameno **tanto para curiosos como para amantes de la naturaleza**. Esta excursión está pensada para desconectar del ritmo cotidiano y reconectar con la Naturaleza, disfrutando de amplios espacios de gran belleza preservada de la intromisión humana, con los sonidos del humedal y la biodiversidad. Una experiencia enriquecedora, educativa y serena, ideal para quienes buscan conocimiento y bienestar en un ambiente distinto. Podéis llegar en **coche**, ya que hay aparcamiento, indicado en el mapa. Quedamos directamente en el Remolar en la dirección indicada abajo. Puedes llegar en **autobús**, desde Barcelona en la Plaza de España en el Autobús 46. Todos nos encontraremos ante la entrada del Centro de Información de la Reserva Natural (tocando el Aparcamiento). **Recomendación**: Lleva Prismáticos, guía de aves y cantimplora (no imprescindible). **Sobre** **el** **Guía**: Miguel Pou ha obtenido el premio Príncipe de Asturias en ecología y el World Wildlife Fund-España sobre un ave que veremos, la Cigüeñuela. Su trabajo "Introduccion a un estudio Ecológico sobre el Delta del Llobregat" hizo crear las Reservas Naturales de este Delta, lo que le llevó a ganar el premio Holanda de la Philips. Es el principal experto Mundial en Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente, con 4 libros publicados (pondremos 2 en venta). **English** 🇬🇧 We invite you to enjoy a unique experience in the heart of nature with a guided visit to Remolar-Filipinas, the most valuable natural area near Barcelona. The activity will be led by **Miguel Pou, zoologist** and creator of the Natural Reserves of the Llobregat Delta, who will share his knowledge and passion for wildlife, especially **the birds** that inhabit this privileged environment. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to observe different species in their natural habitat. Miguel will provide engaging and informative explanations, creating a pleasant and enjoyable **atmosphere for both curious visitors and nature lovers alike.** This excursion is designed to help you disconnect from your daily routine and reconnect with nature, enjoying vast open spaces of great beauty preserved from human interference, along with the sounds of the wetlands and their rich biodiversity. An enriching, educational, and serene experience—ideal for those seeking knowledge and well-being in a different kind of setting. You can arrive by **car**, as there is parking available, indicated on the map. It is also possible to reach the site by public transport, BUS 46, taken in Barcelona, in Plaza España 😊. We will all meet at the Natural Reserve parking area. **Recommendation:** Bring binoculars, a bird guide, and a water bottle (not essential). **About** **the** **Guide**: Miguel has received the Prince of Asturias Award in ecology and recognition from the World Wildlife Fund Spain for his zoological studies. His work “Introduction to an Ecological Study of the Llobregat Delta” led to the creation of the Natural Reserves of this Delta, which earned him the Philips Netherlands Award. He is the world’s leading expert on Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente, with four books published. Whatsapp Group event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/I7uhLkdjSWZJ9diM3ec1jZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/I7uhLkdjSWZJ9diM3ec1jZ)

**¿Tu primera vez a bordo de un velero ⛵?** No pasa nada. Todos empezamos por ahí...¡Apúntate! ¿Te sacaste el PER y nunca más volviste a navegar? Entonces este evento es para ti. Aprender y practicar. Ese es el objetivo de nuestras salidas. **Basta** de barcos abarrotados con 8 a 12 personas donde practican 3 y el resto mira. Hacemos salidas con una tripu de MÁXIMO 4 alumnos con rotación de posiciones para que todos hagan todo. 💪🏻 ¡Vení a probar una clase👨🏻‍🏫 ! Y que no te pille el verano sin práctica. 😉 Saldremos desde el Port Olìmpic, el puerto más accesible de la ciudad, y empezaremos con un pequeño briefing de seguridad y nociones básicas para maniobrar en puerto. Designaremos tareas para zarpar, y de ahí: a navegar ⛵ y a disfrutar de la clase. 😊 Precio y pago: * Una clase suelta: 35,00€. * Pack de 5 clases **(14% OFF)**: 150,00€. * Se paga **por adelantado** para confirmar plaza. * Se puede pagar por Bizum o por enlace de pago. ¿Suena bien? ¡Pues no te quedes sin plazas y apúntate! Nos vemos en el puerto. 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋‍♀️⚓ ⚠ IMPORTANTE (por favor leer todo): Traer agua, algo de ropa para el viento (después de todo, es un velero, y corre viento 😅) y **calzado impermeable**. Si crees que te puedes llegar a marear, aconsejamos tomar algún medicamento anti-mareo 30 minutos antes. :) 📌 **Responsabilidad a bordo.** Durante la clase, cada participante es responsable de seguir las indicaciones del instructor. Al participar en esta actividad, asumís la responsabilidad por tu propia seguridad personal y aceptás que Mare Ventus no se hace responsable por comportamientos que se aparten de las instrucciones brindadas. 📸 **Uso de imagen y contenido.** Al apuntarte a este evento, autorizás a Mare Ventus a tomar fotografías y grabar vídeos durante la actividad, y a utilizar ese material con fines promocionales en redes sociales, sitio web y demás canales de comunicación de la escuela. Si preferís no aparecer en imágenes, podés avisarnos antes de embarcar. 🚫**Política de cancelación:** Cancelaciones por parte del alumno con menos de 48 horas del comienzo de la actividad no serán reembolsadas. Actividad sujetas a cancelación por condiciones meteorológicas desfavorables. ¡Seguinos en Instragram para más info! https://www.instagram.com/mareventus_barcelona/

La proposta d'aquesta activitat és participar en una visita comentada a l'edifici de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona. Les explicacions històriques de la visita seran en català i comprendran el següent recorregut: façana gòtica, galeria gòtica, Escala d'Honor, Saló de Cent, Saló de Plens o de Carles Pi i Sunyer i Saló de Cròniques. Activitat gratuïta – grup limitat En aquesta activitat, la llista definitiva de participants es crearà seguint criteris de participació al grup.

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🌴 **ENGLISH below)** **Cales paradisíaques i aigües turqueses 🌊 — dissabte 30 de maig** Avui escapem cap a **un dels racons més paradisíacs de la Costa Brava** 🌊 Des de L’Estartit, davant la màgica silueta de les Illes Medes, recorrerem un espectacular tram del camí de ronda per descobrir **dues cales que semblen tretes d’una postal: Cala Pedrosa i la increïble Cala Ferriol** ✨ Una **ruta de 11km i 470 m de desnivell** entre penya-segats, pinedes mediterrànies i aigües turqueses on ens esperen banys, natura salvatge i aquella sensació de llibertat que només dona el mar. Un dia per caminar, nedar, riure… i donar la benvinguda a un nou estiu de les nostres dies ☀️ **Ens espera un gran dia… t’hi apuntes? 😎** **Nivell:** fàcil-moderat (ritme tranquil, apte per gent habituada a caminar) **Preu:** 25€ excursió + 14€ transport (pagament directe al conductor) 👉 TOTAL: 39€ 🎁 Targeta Nature Connect: cada 10 rutes, 1 GRATIS! Inclou: guiatge per guia titulat + assegurança d’accidents + RC 👉 Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més! 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta + mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i banyador 👙 i tovallola * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🦀 **CASTELLANO** 🐠 **Calas paradisíacas y aguas turquesas 🌊 — sábado 30 de mayo** Hoy escapamos hacia uno de los rincones más paradisíacos de la Costa Brava 🌊 Desde L’Estartit, frente a la mágica silueta de las Islas Medes, recorreremos un espectacular tramo del camino de ronda para descubrir dos calas que parecen sacadas de una postal: Cala Pedrosa y la increíble Cala Ferriol ✨ Una ruta de 11 km y 470 m de desnivel entre acantilados, pinares mediterráneos y aguas turquesas donde nos esperan baños, naturaleza salvaje y esa sensación de libertad que solo regala el mar. Un día para caminar, nadar, reír… y dar la bienvenida a un nuevo verano de nuestras vidas ☀️ Nos espera un gran día… ¿te apuntas? 😎 ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25€ excursión + 14€ coche (se paga directamente al/a la conductor/a) = **Total: 39€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta + 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña + bañador y toalla ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🏖️ **ENGLISH** 🐋 **Paradise coves & turquoise waters 🌊 — Saturday, May 30** Today we escape to **one of the most paradise-like corners of the Costa Brava 🌊** From L’Estartit, facing the magical silhouette of the Medes Islands, we’ll follow a spectacular section of the coastal trail to discover two coves that look straight out of a postcard: **Cala Pedrosa and the incredible Cala Ferriol** ✨ An 11 km hike with 470 m of elevation gain through cliffs, Mediterranean pine forests and turquoise waters, where wild swims, untouched nature and that feeling of freedom that only the sea can give await us. **A day to walk, swim, laugh… and welcome a new summer into our lives ☀️** **A beautiful day awaits us… are you in? 😎** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €14 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €39** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * ***Nature Connect* Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch + at least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothes to adapt to changes of temperature * Bathing wear ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

Join us this Thursday 6:30 pm at the Westerville Veterans Memorial for two loops around the Westerville Sports Complex fields. This 1 mile loop is a flat fully paved trail that straddles Alum Creek. Join us for a beautiful evening hike together!

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)**.) Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:00–8:30 PM Eastern Central Ohio Chapter Meeting IN PERSON IN COLUMBUS How I Get Private Lenders and Partners to Fund My Deals If you can’t fund it, you don’t have a deal. And right now, funding is where more investors are getting stuck. Private lenders are more cautious. Partners are asking better questions. And deals that look good on paper still fall apart when the money doesn’t show up. That’s why we’re bringing in a panel of investors who are actually getting their deals funded right now. You’ll hear how they’re finding money, structuring deals, and building relationships that lead to repeat funding. Here’s what you’ll learn: * Where they’re finding private lenders today * How they start conversations that lead to funding * What makes lenders and partners say YES * How they structure deals to be fundable * The biggest mistakes investors make when raising money * How to build repeat funding relationships **Early Session (6:00–7:00 PM Eastern):** **Having Trouble Finding Tenants? How Community Shelter Board Can Help** Nicholas Brenner will walk you through programs designed to help rapidly rehouse tenants, including financial support that can stabilize your rentals. **The Deal Room (7:00–7:30 PM Eastern)** Bring deals, funding needs, buyers, and problems. This is where connections turn into action. This meeting is for serious real estate investors nationwide, and we’re known for our high-content, real-life education and our nationwide community of dealmakers. Members and non-members at all levels are welcome. Register below to reserve your seat. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)** and register on our website!

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan