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Inclusive Grief Circle: Honouring Loss Through Ceremony, Community & Creativity
Read reviews from past participants [here](https://www.greenhousecreativesanctuary.com/inclusivegrief)
“Grief has never been private, it has always been communal.
Subconsciously, we are awaiting the presence of others, before we can feel safe enough to drop to our knees on the holy ground of sorrow. For the most part, grief is not a problem to be solved, not a condition to be medicated, but a deep encounter with an essential experience of being human. Grief becomes problematic when the conditions needed to help us work with grief are absent.” - Francis Weller
Our primary association with grief is the loss of a loved one but there are so many kinds of losses that don't have formal ceremonies that are important to honour. Unprocessed grief can accumulate in weight, dulling our senses and capacity for aliveness.
This is a safe, supportive space for all shapes, sizes and textures of grief- for the loss of our loved ones, for the childhood we did not get to have, for the parts of ourselves that have been rejected and exiled, for friendships and relationships with ambiguous endings, for homes and communities we are distanced from and miss, for the suffering of the world and our fellow beings.
This inclusive grief circle is also an advocacy for compassionate and attentive grief work, for reshaping our understanding of and relationship with grief. It is a holding space, a container, a time and a deep permission to acknowledge our emotions, our connections, the ways we have been touched and transformed, and our humanity.
We will make art in response to the Grief Deck, share and witness each other’s stories and journeys, and co-create a group nature mandala together.
**Please bring a jar and 8-10 similar natural objects (8 flowers or 8 sticks or 8 stones).**
If you are facing financial hardship, please key in CONCESSION as a promo code for a discounted price of $25. If that is still difficult, please email me at greenhouse.arttherapy@gmail.com. No one will be turned away.
**Please also note:**
* This is an art-therapy informed community-based creative workshop, and is not intended to replace individual or group therapy, and is also not for emergency crisis support or intervention.
* If you are comfortable with me taking photos of you and/or your artwork for learning and supervision purposes, and to offer others a sense of what the workshop is like, please let me know at the start of the session. Your participation would be greatly appreciated!
* While the estimated time is 2 hours, it might overrun depending on the size of the group and the conversations we are having so please allow some grace for that.
Help plant native trees in the Yarra Valley!
Get outside and join us for a day of planting trees and shrubs on a beautiful property in the Yarra Valley. Come and help to protect waterways, improve ecosystems and create habitat for wildlife. Share the day with a fun bunch of outdoorsy folk who like doing good!
No experience required - we will train you on the day.
Morning tea and lunch are provided for free.
**[YOU MUST REGISTER VIA THIS LINK!](https://events.humanitix.com/help-plant-native-seedlings-at-seville-1)**
This link tells you everything you need to know - what to bring, where to go, FAQs - you MUST register and get your free ticket on this page!
(This is a FREE event - large Corporate Groups are asked to pay a supporter's charge, but NOT individuals)
You'll meet friendly, like-minded people, and return home knowing that you've done something meaningful.
You'll need your own transport, approximately one hour's drive from Melbourne CBD.
TreeProject is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation that has been growing and planting native seedlings for farmers and Landcare groups for over 30 years. We have grown over 2 million trees! This year alone we are growing over 150,000 trees, and helping landowners plant about 50,000 trees! Come and join us!
Meet People in Melbourne – Language Exchange & Social
**Welcome to our Tuesdayy Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Father’s Office QV**
**249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000**
**QV location / balcony**
Find out more on our Instagram [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3 at entry** to support the venue.
***
### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
***
### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community
Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners:
👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ)
***
### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
***
### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
***
### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
***
### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
***
📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
Tuesday Language Exchange at Father's Office QV
**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Father’s Office QV**
**249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000**
**QV location / balcony**
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3 at entry** to support the venue.
***
### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
***
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***
### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
***
### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
***
### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
***
### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
***
📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
Guided Meditation
✨ Step into a midweek reset for the mind, body & soul at Boho Lounge & Boutique. ✨
Join us every Tuesday evening for a deeply relaxing Guided Meditation & Shamanic Sound Healing Journey designed to help you unwind, reconnect and recharge in a safe, welcoming and soulful space.
Through guided meditation, grounding energy work, shamanic drumming and frequency healing, this experience supports emotional release, nervous system reset, inner clarity and deep relaxation. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed, emotionally blocked or simply needing time to pause and reconnect with themselves.
What to expect:
🌿 Guided meditation
🌿 Shamanic sound journey
🌿 Frequency healing & deep relaxation
🌿 Intention setting & energetic reset
🌿 Calm, supportive community atmosphere
Private readings are also available before and after the session (bookings essential).
📍 Boho Lounge & Boutique
171 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh
🗓 Every Tuesday
⏰ 7pm – 8:30pm
💫 Investment: $30
Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, calmer and renewed.
Tuesday Night Ice Skating + Casual Dinner in Docklands
Let’s meet in Docklands for a casual Tuesday evening: we’ll start with dinner at Gozleme Kebab, then walk over to O’Brien Icehouse for public ice skating.
This is mainly a relaxed social meetup, not a serious skating session. You’re welcome whether you’re a complete beginner, a bit rusty, or already comfortable on the ice. We can take it easy, skate at our own pace, and have breaks whenever needed.
If you don’t want to skate the whole time, that’s completely fine too. You can take breaks, leave early, or just come for dinner and decide from there.
Solo attendees are very welcome.
**Who this is for**
This meetup is good for people who want a fun, casual weekday activity with a bit of movement and social time. Beginners are welcome, but please only join the skating part if you’re comfortable with the normal risks of ice skating.
**Links**
Meetup start point: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/nG1Qj6hjRV9hvhLg6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nG1Qj6hjRV9hvhLg6)
O’Brien Icehouse: [https://obrienicehouse.com.au/](https://obrienicehouse.com.au/)
Pricing / tickets: [https://obrienicehouse.com.au/pricing/](https://obrienicehouse.com.au/pricing/)
FAQ: [https://obrienicehouse.com.au/faqs/](https://obrienicehouse.com.au/faqs/)
Dinner location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/nG1Qj6hjRV9hvhLg6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nG1Qj6hjRV9hvhLg6)
**Timeline**
* 6:30pm – Meet outside Gozleme Kebab Docklands
* 6:30pm – 7:25pm – Casual dinner / food / chat
* 7:30pm – Head to O’Brien Icehouse
* Around 7:45pm – Get tickets / skates / get ready
* 8:00pm – 9:30pm – Ice skating
* 9:30pm – Meetup officially ends
* Until 10:00pm – Optional extra skating, until the venue/session is still open
**Tickets / cost**
Please buy your own skating ticket.
O’Brien Icehouse currently lists Tuesday public skating as Tight Tuesday, with adult online tickets from $18.50 including skate hire, but please check the pricing page before booking because prices/session availability can change. Tight Tuesday discounts are not valid during school holidays, public holidays, or pupil-free days.
Online booking is recommended, and O’Brien Icehouse says it is a cashless venue.
Meetup RSVP does not include entry or a skating ticket.
**Transport**
O’Brien Icehouse is in Docklands and is accessible by tram. The venue notes that Tram 70, Tram 86, and the City Circle tram can take you to the Waterfront City / District Docklands area, with the Icehouse about a short walk from there.
Please check your own public transport times on the day, especially for getting home after the meetup.
**Bring**
* Your own ticket / booking confirmation
* Warm clothes
* Thick socks
* Gloves if you have them
* Water bottle
* Card / phone payment
O’Brien Icehouse says the air temperature is around 16°C and recommends warm, comfortable clothing.
**Expect**
* Difficulty: Beginner-friendly, but ice skating still involves slipping/falling risk
* Pace: Casual and self-paced
* Fitness: Light to moderate
* Vibe: Relaxed, friendly, social, low-pressure
* Group style: We’ll meet first, eat together, then head to the rink as a group
* Can leave early: Yes, no problem
**Important notes**
* Everyone is responsible for their own ticket, belongings, skating ability, and safety.
* Ice skating has a risk of falls or injury, so please skate within your comfort level.
* Beginners are welcome, but take it slowly and use breaks when needed.
* Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend so numbers stay clear.
* This is a social meetup, not a lesson or formal group booking.
Landscape Painting Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
༅།Learn Tibetan ཨArt།།
**༅།༅།Tibetan Art Group (TAG) – Learn Painting & Symbolism།།**
Join TAG to explore Tibetan art and meet like-minded people.
Workshops are creative, educational, and mindful (not therapy).
**Current events (limited):**
• Runs monthly or during holidays
• Group bookings (5+) available anytime
• CBD or Malvern (2–3 hrs)
• All materials provided – take your artwork home
**Pricing:**
$35/hr full \| $25/hr concession
Explore Buddhist iconographic painting through guided, hands-on practice—traditional symbolism, Buddha imagery, and unique designs in a relaxed setting.
Led by a Tibetan practitioner with experience in community, school, TAFE and local govt programs.
Open to all levels. Small group, supportive space.
**Bookings:**
Full payment secures your place. Limited spots (also listed on other platforms).
24 May: Figurine Painting and Friends-Social
**✨Are you tired of making ‘how are you’ friends? This event is for you!✨**
🎨What better way to build and deepen connections than through a fun activity like **Figurine painting**!
There are many social events but it isn’t easy to feel connected to someone in a large group setting. I am super extroverted yet found myself walking home after a great social feeling more lonely, because of all the superficial connections made. I started Hue&Crew to help people build their next close-friend circle based on age, personality and interest!
🎨**What to Expect**
This isn’t a big mixer event, every event has a limit of 6 people per table and a fishbowl full of conversation starters to help people get started! We move around Melbourne's many beautiful cafes weekly to keep things fresh! Expect:
* A fresh, comfy venue
* A hosted structure so you’re never left awkwardly quiet
* A fishbowl of conversation starters for the introverts
* A relaxed atmosphere where you can genuinely be yourself
* Hand-painted figurines you made yourself to bring home
Each group is curated to feel natural, matched by age, interest and personality
🎨**Notice before you sign up:**
As the events are really small and it might take some time to form a group with similar interests, we will inform you when there is a suitable group for you!
**RSVP now:**
[https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9](https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9)
**Take a look at our instagram page to see past public events**👇
[https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
**Bring a friend for a 10% Discount for the both of you!**
🌿Dandenong Ranges Experience: Hike+ Ukranian Dumplings, Meditation, Bakery&more
* 🌏 **MELBOURNE → DANDENONG Ranges** 🏙️
* 📅 **SUN 24 MAY, DAY TRIP ☀️**
* ✨*Walk gently • Taste deeply • Breathe fully*✨
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### 🌿 Wander the Rail Trail of the Dandenong Ranges 🌿
Step into a storybook journey just beyond Melbourne — a day where forest paths, quiet villages, and simple moments come together.
☕ With **coffee and snacks** in hand, we begin gently in the charming village — easing into the rhythm of the day.
🚶♂️ From here, our trail unfolds along the historic rail line — a \~15 km **easy hike** through tall eucalyptus forests, fern gullies, and peaceful clearings where time slows and nature leads.
🌲 Along the way, we pause… to breathe, to listen, to take in the stillness of the forest — not just a hike, but a moving reset.
🚂 If we’re lucky, we’ll catch the iconic **Puffing Billy** passing through — a quiet moment where everyone stops and simply watches.
☕ Midway, we arrive in a small village for a relaxed **coffee stop** — warm drinks, easy conversation, and a chance to recharge.
🥟 By early afternoon, we reach the beautiful Lake — where something special awaits.
A lakeside picnic with **Ukrainian dumplings**, shared together in the open air — simple, soulful, and unforgettable.
🧘 We slow down even further with a gentle **guided meditation** by the water or forest— a moment to reset, reflect, and just be.
🥐 And to finish the day on a delicious note, we visit a **renowned gourmet bakery** — a final treat of something fresh, flaky, and indulgent.
🌄 As the day winds down, we take a final scenic pause at a **beautiful lookout** — where golden light stretches across the ranges.
🚐 Then, a relaxed drive back to Melbourne — calm, content, and filled with fresh energy.
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**🎒 All-Inclusive for $99**
✅ Round-trip **transport** in a comfortable **MERCEDES minivan** 🚐
✅ Guided **15 km hike** + all gears 🥾
✅ Unlimited **snacks**, **soft drinks, coffee & tea** ☕
✅ **Picnic** \- with great company 🧃
✅ **Ukrainian dumplings** experience 🥟 (Veg.)
✅ **Meditation** session 🧘
**✅** **Puffing Billy** viewing experience 🚂
✅ Visit **stunning scenic lookouts** 🌄
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#### 🕒 Itinerary:
🌅 07:30 — Meet at **St Paul’s Cathedral,** Flinders Street
🍉 08:00 — Short **break** to stretch and refresh
☕ 09:00 — Morning **coffee/tea** and snacks (included!)
🥾 09:15 — **Hike** into the forest magic 15 km - 180 elevation
🍫 11:00 — **Break** & snacks🦘
🥾 12:00 — Continue to **Hike**
🚂 12:30 — **Puffing Billy** Experience
• Visit a historic railway station
• Scenic stop to observe the steam train passing (timing dependent)
• Photos, short break, storytelling moment
🍽️ 13:30 — Picnic & **Ukrainian dumplings** 🥟 +snacks & drinks (included)
🎨 14:30 — **Art-Gallery** \- local artists
✨ 15:00 — **Wishing Well** \- make a wish
🥐 15:30 — Finish hike and visit **gourmet bakery**
🚐 16:00 — **Scenic drive** through Ranges
🌄 16:30 — Breathtaking **lookout**
🏙️ 18:00 — Return to **Melbourne** with a heart full of memories
📍 Drop-off: Hammer Hall, Melbourne
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**💰 How to Book?**
Secure your spot with a **$99 transfer**:
🔹 **PayID:** 0414 661 458
🔹 **Bank Transfer:**
**NAME:** KARAPETIAN G
**BSB:** 013233
**ACCOUNT:** 226325836
**Ref:** Dan
🌟 **Limited spots available—RSVP now!**
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## **🎒 What to Bring?**
**✔️ Wind/water-resistant jacket**🧥
✔️ **Long pants & long sleeves** 🌿
✔️ **Hat/beanie** 🧢
✔️ **BYO lunch** 🍽️ (optional)
✔️ **A positive mindset & big smile!** 😊
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📢 **Questions?** Feel free to **DM me anytime!** 📩
✨ **Let’s make this an adventure to remember**
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❗️**Please Note:**
**Payments are only credited or refunded if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer.**
In all other circumstances, payments are **non-refundable and non-transferable**.
❗️Thank you for understanding and supporting the planning involved in creating these experiences! 🌿
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🌿✨ Don’t miss this **epic day of adventure, nature, and fun!** ✨🌊
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Visit our sources:
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share](https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share)
Instagram:
[nogeography.hike.kayak](http://nogeography.hike.kayak/)
[https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/](https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/)
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**LIABILITY WAIVER**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.
## **COVID-19 Safety Measures**
* The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event.
* Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or sore throat.
* If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending.
* Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community safe!
Landscape Painting Events Near You
Connect with your local Landscape Painting community
Creekside Hike
Join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm for a nice hike along the Big Walnut Trail along the Gahanna golf course, circling Creekside and back. This 2 mile hike is fully paved and a beautiful walk through the heart of Gahanna.
Creativity Circle: Paint Your Pride
Join us this Pride season to paint your own pride on rocks, paper, canvas, and yes- we are bringing back the bricks! Come create and paint with us. Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library Meeting Room D.
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.
Goblin May-hem | Free Goblin Mini for May
### Goblin Mayhem in May \| One Free Goblin Mini Event
Embrace the chaos this May with **Goblin Mayhem** at The Arcane Foundry. Join us for a paint and sip experience where you’ll receive a free goblin miniature and dive into one of the most unpredictable and mischievous factions in Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World. Whether you’re new to painting or a seasoned hobbyist, this event is all about fun, creativity, and a little bit of madness.
Learn how to paint vibrant greens, tattered clothing, and grimy details while exploring the lore and playstyle of goblins. From sneaky ambushers to reckless hordes, you’ll discover what makes these creatures both hilarious and dangerous on the battlefield. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and things are bound to get a little out of control.
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.




















