Straßenfotografie
Triff andere Personen in deiner Nähe, die sich auch für Straßenfotografie interessieren, damit ihr Erfahrungen austauschen und euch gegenseitig inspirieren könnt! Tritt einer Gruppe zum Thema Straßenfotografie bei.
462
Mitglieder
1
Gruppen
Größte Gruppen zum Thema Straßenfotografie
Neueste Gruppen zum Thema Straßenfotografie
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Ja! Schau dir die straßenfotografie Veranstaltungen an, die heute stattfinden hier. Das sind persönliche Treffen, bei denen du Gleichgesinnte treffen und sofort an Aktivitäten teilnehmen kannst.
Entdecke alle straßenfotografie Veranstaltungen, die diese Woche stattfinden hier. Plane im Voraus und nimm an spannenden Meetups während der Woche teil.
Auf jeden Fall! Finde straßenfotografie Veranstaltungen in deiner Nähe hier. Verbinde dich mit deiner lokalen Community und entdecke Veranstaltungen in deiner Umgebung.
Straßenfotografie Veranstaltungen Heute
Nimm an persönlichen Straßenfotografie Veranstaltungen teil, die gerade stattfinden
Shuffle/Cutting Shapes Class - Basic Steps Upgrade
This is a **shuffle** class for **beginner** and **intermediate** shufflers where we'll be working on improving your basic steps like **running man**, **t-step**, and **kicks**.
**Beginners** will get the chance to learn/practise the basic shuffle steps. **Intermediate** learners will learn to vary their steps with additional arm and body movements.
**What you need to bring with you:**
**Shoes**: If you'd prefer not to shuffle in socks, please bring a pair of dedicated clean athletic shoes with white soles.
**Water**: because Shuffling is like an intense cardio workout :)
**Fee**: 10€ (in cash or paypal **after** the event) to cover the cost of the rent, because we're not doing it for profit.
Teacher: Ina
P.S. You're welcome to join our Telegram group where we share choreos, combos, music, etc. https://t.me/joinchat/73TM5UceauA5YmQy
P.P.S. Classes at Milastr. 4 take place every Friday! Two times a month they're done by me and two times - by Ella, who has a completely different teaching style. I suggest you try both to get the best of the two teaching styles!
Spaziergang mit Führung auf den Spuren der Berliner Mauer
**WICHTIG: Die Anmeldung über Meet-up allein ist nicht ausreichend. Bitte zahle spätestens 1 Tag vor der Veranstaltung im Kultur- und Freizeitbüro des Goethe-Instituts (Neue Schönhauser Straße 20, 10178 Berlin, 2. Hinterhof) in bar, um deine Anmeldung abzuschließen. Wir können leider keine anderen Zahlungsmethoden annehmen.** **Zusätzlich brauchst du einen gültigen Fahrausweis (Kurzstrecke, Monatsticket AB, Deutschlandticket)**.
Mitten durch Berlin verlief einst eine Grenze, die die Stadt spaltete. Bei diesem Mauerspaziergang erkunden wir die Narben dieser Stadt gemeinsam – vom Potsdamer Platz bis zum Peter-Fechter-Gedenkort. Wir schauen uns an, wie diese bizarre Grenze „funktionierte“ und was sie für die Menschen bedeutete. Natürlich werden auch tragische Schicksale und spektakuläre Momente der Freiheit thematisiert. Dabei klären wir nicht nur die historischen Fakten, sondern fragen uns am Ende auch, was aus der Mauer nach 1989 geworden ist.
Fridays for Fianchetto
**👋 Hello Strangers! —** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill and make friends: We are hosting a daily chess meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg welcoming all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for years – join us Daily from 7pm till midnight.
**Pics** · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** · [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** · [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/)
(No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)
Spree Weekly Meetup// Meet & Rave
**Everyone's welcome ❤️**
Every Friday evening we meet up by the Spree — music playing, people arriving from all over the world, and a night that usually goes way longer than anyone planned.
No agenda. No organised icebreakers.
Just a relaxed spot by the river where you can show up, grab a drink, and actually meet people worth knowing.
We've been doing this for over 8 years, and the best thing about it is still the same — you never quite know who you're going to end up talking to.
Come solo, come with friends, come fresh off a flight. The crowd is always a mix of Berliners, expats, travellers, and people who just moved here and are figuring it out.
After a while the group usually spreads out to bars or clubs — or just stays by the water.
You go wherever the night takes you.
**Stay in the loop — join our Telegram group:** Spree Ravers → https://linktr.ee/clockworkbanana
📍 By the Spree, next to Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn — opposite the East Side Gallery, right by the Cage on Water → [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vj1DhSP3apijCmRbA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vj1DhSP3apijCmRbA)
🕒 From 9 PM — people arrive gradually, so if it's quiet at first, just hang tight
See you Friday ✨
System Crash (18-35Y.)
Forget your name and breach the system.
\#\# r\-r\-rumbling bass\, pulsing grooves and catchy melodies\.
Techno/Industrial/ Hip Hop
Fire drinks. New Faces. Ready to Crash?
3 colour wrist bands for single, taken and ‘‘haven’t decided yet’’ guests
Group of 4 / matching number groups get a free drink
System Crash: All drinks with one specific spirit drop to half price very hour for 5 mins
Dance Contest with prizes (1v1 / team contest)
Tag your party friends and let's break the system
DJ: DJ Buré
If you feel the vibes and wanna support us, feel free to donate, otherwise enjoy the night and get lost in the music
Guests: Bring your friends, and let's make the SH#T hit the fan
Spandau Weekend Social
**Es sind alle willkommen! Wir treffen uns am 15.05. um 19:00 im Barfly für einen entspannten Abend. Ich freue mich auf euch!**
Wir sind im separaten Raum hinter der Bar links. We are in the separate room behind the bar and to the left.
Wenn du neu in der Gruppe bist, lies dir bitte unsere Haupt-Gruppenseite durch. Danke!
Wir möchten eine Gemeinschaft gründen, in der Menschen sich treffen, austauschen und gemeinsam neue Erfahrungen machen. Unser Ziel ist es, eine offene und fröhliche Atmosphäre zu schaffen, in der neue Bekanntschaften entstehen und interessante Gespräche geführt werden können.
Bist du neu in Spandau und hast noch nicht richtig Anschluss gefunden? Lebst du schon länger in Spandau und möchtest nicht immer nach Mitte fahren, um Neues zu erleben? Wenn du Lust hast, Teil dieser Gemeinschaft zu werden und gemeinsam schöne Momente zu erleben, bist du herzlich eingeladen, dich uns anzuschließen! Wir freuen uns auf dich! :)
\-\-\- **EN** \-\-\-
**Everyone ist welcome! We are meeting on the 15th of May starting from 7 pm at Barfly for a relaxed evening. Hope to see you soon!**
If you are new in this group, please read our main group page. Thank you!
We want to create a community where people can meet, exchange ideas and share new experiences. Our aim is to create an open and friendly atmosphere where you can find new friends and have interesting conversations.
Are you new to Spandau and haven't really found your place yet? Have you been living in Spandau for a while and don't always want to travel to Mitte to experience something new? If you would like to become part of this community and experience some great moments together, you are welcome to join us! We are happy to see you soon! :)
Straßenfotografie Veranstaltungen Diese Woche
Entdecke, was in den nächsten Tagen passiert
📸 PHOTO WALK: Urban Grit & Spree Views • Berlin
Capture **spring daylight and industrial textures** with **the raw energy of Friedrichshain’s Sunday buzz**.
Walk, shoot, and connect with photographers & creators as we move from **Boxhagener Platz** into the **Warschauer Straße & Oberbaumbrücke area**.
Beginners, enthusiasts, and pros — all are welcome.
––––––––––
**EVENT DETAILS**
**Location:** Boxhagener Platz → Revaler Str. → Warschauer Str. → Oberbaumbrücke
**Date:** Sunday, May 17, 2026
**Time:** 11:00 – 13:00
**Meeting Point:** In front of the Bio-Company at Boxhagener Platz (corner of Gärtnerstraße)
––––––––––
**EVENT FLOW**
**11:00** \| **Meet & Connect**
We’ll gather at the meeting point, introduce ourselves, and warm up creatively amidst the flea market bustle.
**11:30** \| **Main Walk (Daylight & Street)**
Capturing the candid moments, vintage details, and eclectic crowds of the market before heading south toward the RAW-Gelände to focus on street art and industrial architecture.
**12:45** \| **Second Focus (Urban & Spree Views)**
A shift toward the iconic skyline. We’ll frame the U-Bahn passing over the Oberbaumbrücke and capture wide-angle views of the Spree river and the Molecule Man.
**14:00** → **Optional lunch or drinks nearby.**
––––––––––
IMPORTANT
This isn’t a class.
It’s not a tour.
It’s a creative meetup.
We’ll walk. We’ll shoot. We’ll connect.
––––––––––
WHAT TO EXPECT
Bring your:
• Film camera
• Digital camera
• Smartphone
• Curiosity
Whether you're a beginner, seasoned photographer, content creator, or just creatively curious — you’re welcome here.
Come solo or bring friends.
Spots are limited — reserve your place ASAP.
––––––––––
STAY CONNECTED
📍 Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IfWmcwgjHtzLJlg7farUBS?mode=gi_t) for live location & updates.
📸 Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity) and tag us in your photos.
––––––––––
ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK
Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences.
Now **Berlin** is part of the story.
––––––––––
**Framing the soul of the Spree through the heart of the city.**
See you in **Berlin**. 📸
📸 Studio Photo Marathon: 5 Models, 5 Curated Setups (Intermediate+)
**Event Description:**
Step into a dynamic studio experience designed to push your creativity and elevate your portfolio!
Join us in Lichtenberg for a creative indoor photo marathon in a fully equipped professional photo studio. We've put together multiple curated settings, all professionally lit and ready for you to shoot.
**💡 The Concept**
This fast-paced, rotation-based format is built to maximize your shooting time and creative output. You’ll work across diverse setups, lighting styles, and models, all in a single session.
* **1-on-1 Shooting:** Dedicated time with each model.
* **Ready-to-Shoot:** Professionally lit, styled environments for varied content.
* **Inspiring Atmosphere:** A focused chance to experiment, connect, and create alongside like-minded photographers.
**👥 Who & What to Expect**
* **Participants:** Up to 15 photographers, divided into 5 rotating groups.
* **Skill Level:** Intermediate and above.
* **The Models:**
Anna [@anna_serbianita](instagram.com/anna_serbianita)
Arina [@arinajainn](http://instagram.com/arinajainn)
Sofiia [@soika_rom](http://instagram.com/soika_rom)
Yessir [@nsiniumoh](http://instagram.com/nsiniumoh)
Michal [@Miguerim1](http://instagram.com/Miguerim1)
**🔗 See Our Past Events**
Check out selected coverage of our past TFP events:
* [Event Recap 1](https://www.instagram.com/p/C58r4z2ojQJ/)
* [Event Recap 2](https://www.instagram.com/theisoclubcollective/reel/C8E17M7KyOz/)
* [Event Recap 3](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6YYzKbiVax/)
**📍 Location details:**
[Fotostyle](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4q3ZAFFK3Hc6fg9K7) – Berlin Studio 1 (150m2, one of the best photo studios in Berlin)
✨ **Studio Showcase: Authentic Photos from our past event in this studio**
All photos featured on this event page were taken right here in the studio where the marathon will take place. This gives you a true-to-life look at the exact space, lighting, and creative possibilities waiting for you.
**🎟️ Payment**
**Participation fee:** 80 EUR total (covers studio, models, and organization costs).
**🤝 Photo Sharing & Community Guidelines**
To ensure a great experience for everyone, we ask all participants to agree to the following:
* **Public Social Media:** If you want to post photos to Instagram (or other public media), please reach out to the model first - it's important to build collaboration on a positive foundation
* **Give Credit:** All public posts must tag the model, **@the_isoclub**, and **@_portraitscenter**.
* *Tip:* We highly recommend using [PicFlow](https://picflow.com/) to easily select and finalize photos that work for both parties!
* Share your favorite photos in our Discord and WhatsApp group (we might repost your best photos - you will be fully credited/invited to collaboration)
✅ **Terms and conditions for participants:**
[Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEhcsXgInJaYgyIxnMObQnz7ZVUxp7MuGe8_fCR5Y2g/edit?usp=sharing)
Portrait Drawing on Sunday Afternoon
This group is for everyone who is interested in drawing portraits!
For me, drawing has been a wonderful way to gain a new perspective on the world and the people within it.
Whether you are just starting out or have been drawing for ages — all levels are welcome :)
How it works:
1\. We meet at The Castle pub in Mitte and do short sittings of 15 minutes for each other\. The first sitting is divided into 3 warm\-up sketches\, 5 minutes each\.
2\. Before we start\, everybody writes their name on a blank card \(provided by the organizer\); these cards are then used to randomly pick the model every 15 minutes\.
3\. Usually we do 8 sittings\, with a 15\-minute break in the middle \(so after 4 sittings\, or 1 hour\)\.
-> The participation is free, but it is expected that everybody orders something from the bar to support the lovely location.
Get out your pencils and let's start!
Please bring your own art supplies!
📸 Photo Walk & Poetry in the Park 🌿📖 – Social Butterfly Club 🦋
After a lovely first Poetry in the Park gathering in Bürgerpark Pankow, we’re bringing the idea into a second round — this time with a photographic twist.
Join us for a spring afternoon around Schloss Charlottenburg where photography and poetry meet.
Bring a poem you love — or one you wrote — and we’ll begin by reading a few poems together.
Then we’ll set out for a gentle 30 minute photo walk through the park, capturing details that catch our attention: blossoms, reflections, statues, hidden corners, fleeting scenes.
Using the images we gather as inspiration, we’ll meet again on picnic blankets to write short poems from guided prompts and share them in an informal circle.
No photography skills needed.
No poetry experience required.
Just curiosity, observation, and a bit of spring magic.
Bring:
* A poem to share (optional)
* A journal + pen
* Your phone or camera
* A picnic blanket
Duration: approx. 2 hours.
This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar)
Questions? Check our Meetup-FAQs:
[https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/)
Meet your host
I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect.
Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/)
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/)
About
The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience.
Love the vibe?
There’s a whole community waiting for you.
🦋 Join the Social Butterfly Club and experience Berlin together: [https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/)
Tennis training : Intermediate level
**Welcome to Berlin's international training community! 🎾**
**We offer professional training throughout the season, whether you're new to tennis and looking for a great start or a seasoned player seeking to enhance your skills. Our training programme features flexible booking sessions that mix learning with competition.**
**Our aim is to equip players for the game whether you're playing for fun or aiming for Grand Slam success 😎**
Eberswalde (Hike 🍃🍃 with Coffee at the end in the town 🏘️) 15 Kms
2 EURO DONATION FEE PER PERSON IS REQUIRED (on site, in cash), to pay back the Meetup subscription fees and support my Events.
READ THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE INFO (IMPORTANT).
WHATSAPP LINK BELOW 📳
We take the RE3 train that arrives to Eberswalde at 11,02 🚉😀 and stops in Berlin Hbf at 10,23
The train stops not only in Berlin Hbf (I attach below the screenshots with the stations and the timetable 🕐)
Once in Eberwalde station, we follow this route 🍃🍃
[https://www.komoot.com/tour/2383133702](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2383133702)
Bring your own food 🍔 and water 🥤, for the about 15kms of Hike.
After the Hike, we come back to Eberswalde town center 🏘️ to take a coffee ☕ or a cake 🍰 here, for the people who want (the others can directly take the first train to come back to Berlin):
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/YeLEY8FFMWsSLwtv6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YeLEY8FFMWsSLwtv6)
One train per hour is available to come back to Berlin 🚉
NFO ℹ️ℹ️
Route distance: 15 kms
Pace: about 14 minutes per km (know by experience with my events)
Breaks ⛔: 2 breaks at approximately 1/3 and 2/3 of the way
I do not provide a "personal support" for people who do not take the indicated train.
You are responsible to check for the weather and decide if come or not.
Thanks for understanding.
If you have to contact me, make it via Whatsapp, not here on Meetup.
WHATSAPP COMMUNITY 💬 to find each other (join it, we use this group to find and synchronize us, as well as post photos)
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/)
Berlin - Binz - Berlin | Sunday Tagesausflug
Join us for a 1day tour from Berlin to the historical mega project Prora on the Baltic Sea (Binz/Ostsee) & back.
Quick history: Originally built during the Nazi era as part of the "Strength Through Joy" (KdF) program the Prora Project was designed as a massive seaside resort for German workers. The war halted construction, and after 1945 the complex was used by the Soviet and then East German military. Since reunification, it has been gradually renovated, some blocks serve as museums, hostels, and apartments, while others remain as historical ruins, offering a striking look into its layered past.
List of historical and natural attractions:
* Dokumentationszentrum Prora (Block 1)
* Prora KdF-Bad / Prora building complex (southern/central renovated blocks)
* Prora northern ruins / Block 5, 6 viewpoint (fenced Soviet-damaged shells)
* Prora Strand / Prora beach (directly in front of the blocks)
* Binz Seebrücke (Binz Pier)
* Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen / Baumwipfelpfad (Forsthaus Prora 1, 18609 Ostseebad Binz)
* Feuersteinfelder / Feuersteinfelder Mukran (flintstone fields)
* Galileo Wissenswelt Prora / Galileo Wissenswelt Rügen
* Eisenbahn & Technik Museum Rügen / Oldtimer Museum Rügen
* Kletterwald BinzProra
* Jagdschloss Granitz
Transportation suggestions:
Travel by regional train or ICE, both options take a similar amount of time.
Option 1: 06:58, 10:33 ICE 938 Berlin Hbf -> Ostseebad Binz, then a short walk + Bus 29 -> Prora Neue Mitte Estimated cost: €39.00
Option 2: 07:46, 10:51 RE5 Berlin Hbf -> Stralsund Hbf, 10:58, 11:35 RE9 -> Lietzow, 11:40, 11:46 RE9 -> Prora, short walk -> Prora Nord Estimated cost: €39.00
Free if you have Deutschland- or Semesterticket
Food is not provided, you can take food from home or eat in nearby Binz
If you re interested in joining, please RSVP the event & send a message to [t.me/joejung](https://t.me/redpxm)
Straßenfotografie Veranstaltungen in deiner Nähe
Verbinde dich mit deiner lokalen Straßenfotografie Community
Free In-Person Meeting: Healing from Trauma and Past Betrayals
This is a free, in person meeting.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History**
The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville.
Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people.
As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support.
The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts.
In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9



















