Wilderness Hiking

**What’s Walk and Talk?** Walk and Talk is a structured English conversation morning walk where ESL students **practice English outside the classroom**, meet new people, and explore real-life conversations—while walking through beautiful Ibirapuera Park! What to Expect 1. Once you arrive, everyone picks their own bracelet. Red for advanced, Yellow for intermediate and White for beginners. 3. **Pick &** Go: Pick **a question c**ard and a partner. 4. **Walk & Tal**k: Get to know each other using the question as a conversation start 5. **Switch Pai**rs: We'll switch conversation partners once we arrive at the lake near Gate 10. 6. **Post-walk Hydration at Kiosk do Hu**lk: After every walk and talk we stop at Kiosk do Hulk and have some coconut water and have free open conversation. **✅ Do** *** Be curi**ous: Ask questions you genuinely care abo* *** Listen activ*ely: Your partner’s stories become muchmore interesting when you're paying attenti * ** Respect boundaries**: Comfort is key. If you don't feel comfortably talking about a specific topic let your partner know. No pressu *** Go off-scr*ipt*: The card is just a starter—follow the conversation wherever it leads. **🌟 Pro T** The best convos mix the question + your own twists! *“That’s fascinating—why do you think you feel that way?"* **🎯 Go** Practice English, challenge yourself and leave with **new connections**, and who knows, maybe s**ome fresh perspectives.** **That's it! Send me a message if you have any questions.** Big hug! Miguel Torres

A Seven Run 2026 chega às ruas de São Paulo com percursos planos e rápidos pela Marginal Pinheiros, largada sob a Ponte Estaiada e distâncias de 7k, 14k, 21k e 28k - ideais para quem busca se testar e encarar um desafio de verdade. **Link de inscrição:** [https://iguanasports.com.br/blogs/calendario-corridas-de-rua/seven-run-2026](https://iguanasports.com.br/blogs/calendario-corridas-de-rua/seven-run-2026) **Me inscrevi para 7k, pelotão D.** **Para esse percurso, a largada é às 6h30.** Criarei um grupo temporário no WhatsApp com quem tiver a inscrição confirmada, para compartilhar dicas de treino, alimentação e alongamento. No dia da prova, podemos nos encontrar para o aquecimento. Host: Mônica Cabrera Peixe *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!*:[ WHATSAPP SOCIALIZAND](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv)O *o*u[ INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZAND](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

**Escape Júnior - Porão do Navio Pirata** Feriadão de Tiradentes **3 a 8 participantes - 1h de duração** **UNIDADE 1 - Rua Brentano 513** Willy Caolho, o bem-humorado pirata, temendo uma revolta de sua tripulação, escondeu um valioso tesouro em seu navio. Para encontrar o tesouro, a sua equipe de marinheiros deverá seguir as pistas e decifrar as charadas deixadas na embarcação, pelo velho Lobo do Mar! Será que vocês serão capazes de realizar essa façanha? **Ingresso:** R$ 90,00 por pessoa pago na entrada por cartão ou Pix. **Site:** https://escapejunior.com.br/as-salas/porao-do-navio-pirata **HOST: Silvio** *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

A mostra inédita “**Janis**” trará **mais de 300 itens** da lendária cantora, compositora e multi-instrumentista norte-americana **Janis Joplin**. Ícone do **rock mundial** (e que completaria 83 anos em 19 de janeiro de 2026). O público poderá conferir, pela **primeira vez no Brasil**, figurinos, fotografias, manuscritos e muitos outros itens de acervo, cedidos pela família da artista, diretamente de Los Angeles/EUA. Outro ponto alto da exposição será a sala dedicada ao amor da cantora ao **Brasil**, que mostrará aos visitantes os momentos em que a artista passou no Rio de Janeiro, durante o Carnaval de 1970. **🎟️ Preço:** gratuito ⚠️ Cheguem o quanto antes para adquirir ingresso na bilheteria! **ℹ️ Mais info aqui: *[Link](https://billboard.com.br/exposicao-janis-joplin-mis-sao-paulo/)*** *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

Para quem quer tirar um tempinho e se exercitar para começar o feriado bem! Vamos juntos. \*Ponto de encontro: Portão Principal do Parque a partir das 7h30 da manhã até as 8h.\* \*Estação mais próxima: Villa-Lobos/Jaguaré\* A ideia é iniciar as 8h da manhã - ou seja 30 minutos aguardando para o início do trajeto - e termos um tempo até pelo menos as 9h30 para terminá-lo - a partir desse horário, fica livre aos participantes irem embora ou continuarem comigo e os demais que quiserem, para parar em algum quiosque para bater papo/relaxar e comer ( eu host já estarei com o meu pré treino tomado ) antes de pegar o rumo pra casa até o final ou antes do horário estabelecido. • O Trajeto é do P3 ( portão principal ) até dar a volta e chegar nele novamente. La onde ficam a maior parte dos quiosques e pontos para comer mas durante o trajeto terão alguns assim como os banheiros. • Aqueles que só querem caminhar, correr juntos ou fazer até um HIT. Não importa o pace, estaremos lá acompanhando e até conversando aproveitando o ar livre. Querendo um ponta pé pra iniciar ou voltar a se exercitar, ou só complementar o exercício semanal. Essa é a chance 😆 \- Não esqueçam de levar seu pertences básicos de caminhada/exercicios\, roupas leves mesmo que não de academia se for o caso\, tênis de caminhada confortável\! Sua garrafinha fiel escudeira e um guarda\-chuva \- por precaução\. Por divergências nos aplicativos e sites de meteorologia, este evento esta sujeito à cancelamento ou mudança de data e caso o Parque Villa-Lobos feche no feriado - o que acho difícil, mas fica o aviso. Segue o link do MAPA interativo do parque está também no Instagram deles: [LINK (clique aqui)](https://maps.zapt.tech/?fbclid=PAZnRzaARKNbdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaehikExl-WCE8dIhKW9054tX_Vussg2CByYKHhQOyImQqNqyUUQDAp-LF_gzA_aem_kv_s972g2jW5obm44lRtmg&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio#/place/-o_vzo9q8tp1ghhmcrpz/map/0) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

**🌇** Vamos visitar o **Nucle1**? Ele foi inaugurado no último dia 28 e é um **edifício de 8 andares dedicado ao grafite e à arte urbana** (lá tem elevador). À frente da iniciativa está o artista Enivo, um dos nomes importantes do grafite nacional. A mostra coletiva de abertura **A Nova Órbita**, conta com **mais de 70 artistas**, incluindo Paulo Ito, Fefe Talavera, Priscila Barbosa, Kátia Suzue, Celopax, Ciro Schu, Celso Gitahy, Veracidade, André Filur, Luiz 83 e Flávio Samelo. **ENTRADA GRATUITA!** **ℹ️ Mais info:** *[https://www.instagram.com/nucle.1/?hl=pt](https://www.instagram.com/nucle.1/?hl=pt)* ☕ Dentro do Nucle1 há um café. 🍺 Após a visita, podemos cruzar o Parque da Aclimação, caminhando, e ir a um brazinho lá perto! *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

**🚨🚨 IMPORTANTE!!!** **O controle e organização do evento será feita através do grupo de WhatsApp!!! Para confirmar sua participação, acesse o grupo de WhatsApp abaixo:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjlsriS5c2yCUTmDpBpdy1?mode=gi_t **LIMITE DE PARTICIPANTES: 12** O Coração da Amazônia à Mesa Para nós, cozinhar é mais do que preparar alimentos; é contar histórias através dos sabores. E as melhores histórias começam com ingredientes excepcionais: são eles que dão a identidade única ao Namazonia. A seguir, você encontrará a essência da nossa cozinha. Cada prato foi pensado para transportar você aos rios e florestas da Amazônia. **Navegue, descubra seus favoritos e prepare-se para uma experiência gastronômica autêntica e memorável.** https://www.namazonia.com.br/ **Obs.** 1.- Por favor não atrasar porque a casa não faz reservas feriados 2.- Se criará um grupo de WhatsApp para o evento (só vou tomar em consideração quem entrar para garantir sua presença) **Host: Jorge 666** *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

**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.

Join us for one of our favorite hikes this Tuesday (4/21/26) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hoover Dam Scenic Trail, starting at the west end of the dam. This hike includes some paved paths/roads along with some dirt trails, with a few beautiful views of the reservoir. Join us for this 2 mile hike, finding us in the parking lot at the corner of Sunbury and Smoke Burr.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

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.

We will hike the Ridge Trail and Meadows Trail twice, for a total of 3.8 miles. There are some pretty good inclines so plan on getting a cardio workout :). This is a loop which is pretty easy to follow; thus faster walkers can take the lead and the rest (like me) will bring up the rear at a slightly slower pace. You could also just do the loop once for 1.9 miles. No one left behind. Optional lunch to follow in Canal Winchester. I'm working through the metro parks - this is the third one!

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.