Off-Leash Dog Recreation

**Route:** [Link](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2883073984?ref=aso&share_token=a0ni3V5aXVj0I0MALAgyxGPJVXyxTewWOqGn0BkFw3TkWwOR0J&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share) **Walking Speed:** ~4.5 km/hr **Highlights:** Dahme, Two BVG ferry crossings, and Müggelsee Beach. **General Notes:** Participants with past no-shows or unexplained cancellations on the event day will be deprioritized, and only confirmed RSVP may join the hike. Regular group hikers as well as hikers who express genuine intend, could be given priority on the waiting list. We will take brief breaks for refreshments, but don't plan for coffee stops. Please bring your water, snacks, mosquito repellent, and dress suitably for the day's weather. Please make every effort to be on time. I'm not a professional guide and according to Meetup rules not liable for anyone's safety. If you can't make it, please be respectful enough to update your confirmation of participation in a timely manner to give those in waiting list a fair chance to prepare.

🕢 Doors open at 18:30 and sessions start at 19:00. Freestyle vocal workout at and play session. €8-20 😌 Flow is a state of being… an experience when you allow yourself to be 100% fully engaged in the present moment in a feedback loop between clarity and satisfaction. It is an undeniable sensation where things seem to be more effortless, pleasurable, in sync, and you can easily sense a connection with something greater than yourself; this is what we will create…: • a connected and mindful meditation where it is possible to blissfully surf the cutting edge of the present moment together… • a game where it’s possible to feel excited and calm in the same moment, and everyone can win as much as they like… Scott Bolden, founder of Das Baumhaus Berlin will share some very easy, practical and effective methods developed during the last 12 years of facilitating the “Improvisational Groove Orchestra” (I.G.O.) improv vocal jam sessions. Within 20 minutes participants learn to use the common sound space to create resonance in the form of improvisational music where it is quite common to experience some real flow moments… It is very easy to participate, no musical talent or training is required so anyone is welcome to join. All of the session is done with eyes closed to avoid visual distractions and keep focus on the co-created sound space. During these sessions we will also have short breaks for feedback and refreshment. Important – Please be on time. It is very important to understand the methodology and warm up in the group before joining in! 🎤 @21:00 - Freestyle vocal workshop and practice session. €8-15 Have you ever wanted to learn how to do freestyle vocalizations? Maybe you are on your way and would like to just have a fun workout session with other vocal freestyle enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Links to sound samples - https://www.baumhausberlin.de/events/flow-a-guided-vocal-sound-bath-meditation/

Holiday Walk in Grunewald 🌿🚶‍♂️ On Monday, 25 May 2026, we’ll go for a relaxed walk through Grunewald. We start at S-Heerstraße and walk through the forest to Drachenberg, where we’ll climb up for a view over the Berlin skyline. Then we continue to Teufelssee and through the sandpit with its large dunes, before finishing at S-Bahn Grunewald. A casual meetup to meet nice people, enjoy nature, and have good conversations. 📍 Meeting point: S-Heerstraße (exact spot will be shared before the event) 💰 Contribution: Free 💬 More info coming soon. The event is for everyone. 🌿 Holiday Walk in Grunewald 🌿🚶‍♂️ Am Montag, den 25. Mai 2026, geht’s gemeinsam auf einen entspannten Spaziergang durch den Grunewald. Start ist an S-Heerstraße, von dort laufen wir durch den Wald zum Drachenberg, wo wir kurz hochgehen und die Aussicht über die Berliner Skyline genießen. Danach geht’s weiter zum Teufelssee und durch die Sandgrube mit den beeindruckenden Dünen, bevor wir am S-Bahnhof Grunewald ankommen. Ein lockeres Meetup, um neue Leute kennenzulernen, die Natur zu genießen und gute Gespräche zu haben. 📍 Treffpunkt: S-Heerstraße (genauer Ort kommt noch) 💰 Beitrag: Kostenlos 💬 Mehr Infos folgen bald. Das Event ist für alle gedacht. 🌿

**\*\*This event has been free for over three years, but only due to the support of anonymous donations behind the scenes. Please consider [donating via Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-wedding-a-berlin-open-mic-for-poetry-storytelling-tickets-1975773081473?aff=oddtdtcreator) if you are able, to help this stay free for everyone else.** -- Whether you're poetry-curious or a seasoned performer, join us for our monthly open mic night at Hank Chinaski! This event is brought to you, for free\*\*, by the [Re(a)d VVedding Collective](https://www.instagram.com/readwedding/), who organize regular events for all phases of the writer's journey, all in the northern Kiez(es) of Berlin. Join us for our core event which has been going on in Wedding for over three years. You are most welcome to share your work (or that of writers you admire) & meet fellow enthusiasts through this event. All written works & languages are welcome, though bigotry, racism, transphobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism (which *is not Anti-Zionism*), and so on are not welcome in this space. **Format - 3 sections:** * Sections 1 & 2: ≈12 performers (≈6 per section, kicking off at 19:30) * Section 3: Around 21:30, we'll hold space for a writing session and optional sharing afterwards. This open mic is not only about already “finished“ work! For the readings, priority is first given to those who haven't read earlier in the evening & especially to first-time readers! **\*\*Donation​s:** * While our open mic will always be free, we do happily accept donations [via Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-wedding-berlin-open-mic-for-poetry-storytelling-tickets-670852075617?aff=oddtdtcreator) or at the door. * Donations do not guarantee a reading slot, but help support us in putting in this event, others around Wedding, Pankow and Moabit, and our ongoing zine publications. We appreciate it deeply and as a small collective, will put it to good use! **RSVPs​ & Sign Up:** * RSVP via Meetup, Eventbrite, or just show up. Online RSVPs DO NOT save performance spots * Sign up at the door between 19:00-19:30 * 5-minute performance slots. Please respect this limit to avoid cutting off your work Experience the magic of live storytelling and poetry with us!

Pilates X Yoga for Full Body is a dynamic fusion class that combines the core-strengthening benefits of Pilates with the flexibility and flow of Yoga. This full-body workout focuses on building strength, improving posture, enhancing mobility, and increasing body awareness through controlled movements and mindful breathing. Expect a balanced mix of core activation, functional movement, stability work, and deep stretches designed to energize and lengthen the body. The class offers both challenge and relaxation, helping to improve endurance, coordination, and flexibility while reducing tension and stress. Perfect for anyone looking for a complete mind-body workout that leaves you feeling strong, balanced, and refreshed. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/119b3a2d-b5e1-49aa-8794-7ff9f7916e7c0

Let‘s get together for BBQ and Karaoke at Monbijoupark! We bring the grill, the speaker and the mikrophones and we bring a bunch of food and beers but if you would also bring some food or drinks or a tip it would be much appreciated and amazing but not necessary. Btw, theres a Späti close by, in case anyone wants to buy more drinks. Looking forward to seeing yall. 🎉🎉🎉 join our whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/CHrsN4T1Bz2EdtyxjDTffh?mode=gi_t

Schnapp dir dein Lieblingsgetränk, mach eine kurze Pause vom Alltag und lasst uns einfach entspannt ein paar neue Leute treffen, um dann wieder mit neuer Energie und neuen Perspektiven weiterzumachen :) Es wird ein Zoom Treffen sein! online. Bitte mit Kamera und Mikrofon :)

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

Hi everyone. We'll meet and play a relaxed game of ultimate in Volkspark Rehberge if the weather cooperates. Our games focus on having great team play, where the teams work together to advance the disk down the field. It's more important to work well together as a team than have a few star players get a point with lucky shots. For this reason, players of all skill levels (especially those who have never played) are welcome to join Bring plenty of water, shoes you can run in and comfortable clothing that can get a bit dirty. Although we're an established group, newcomers are always welcome. After the game we try to spend some time together and have fun. Finding us: We meet in this big grassy area, it's a short bike ride from the subway stop Rehberge on the U6 or Amrumer Strasse on the U9. It can be a bit tricky to find the first time, so we've got a few methods to help out (don't trust the meetup map pin, it often shows some point in the park, not the exact spot where we are) 1. GPS: 52°32'54.9"N 13°19'51.0"E ; 52.548581, 13.330842 2. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/xbZgaXzMSMt 3. the helpful picture here https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/8/8/f/highres_451930383.jpeg *This event may also be photographed and/or video-recorded, and published on social media channels such as meetup and eventbrite.* *By participating, you acknowledge and accept the risk of injury while playing Ultimate. Although adherence to the rules, proper equipment, and common sense reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, you willingly and freely assume all such risks.*

**Relax. Connect. Create. ☕** After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Saturday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, drawing/coloring materials (I will bring an adult coloring book) **What’s the plan?** We’ll meet in a cosy spot, draw, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a Saturday coffee. **Who’s welcome?** Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us. **When & how?** Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group. ➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee](https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee) Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details. **Why join?** *Because you deserve a break. - Because you enjoy being creative. *Because you enjoy boardgames - Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy. *Because coffee tastes even better when shared. - Because Saturday afternoons were made for this. Respect and Safety: There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately. We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self. Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice. See you soon! —Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕

**Outdoor – Through Forest and Moorland around Lake Bötzsee and Lake Fängersee near Strausberg** with ***Harms*** and ***Thomas*** **Start: 11:00 a.m., Hegermühle S-Bahn station (S5), platform** **Return: Hegermühle S-Bahn station (S5)** **LGBTQIA +** **[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-outdoor/w22-2026)** In May, a varied circular hike leads us through the beautiful Strausberg and Blumenthal Forest and Lake District nature reserve. The trail runs mostly along the shores of Lake Bötzsee and Lake Fängersee, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding nature Distance: approx. 13 km (approx. 5 hours) In May, a varied circular hike leads us through the beautiful Strausberg and Blumenthal Forest and Lake District nature reserve. The trail runs mostly along the shores of Lake Bötzsee and Lake Fängersee, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. Along the way, we’ll encounter old, sometimes dilapidated, mills that tell tales of bygone eras. Idyllic bathing spots invite you to take a break – and perhaps it will even be warm enough for a first dip in the lake. Since places to stop for refreshments along the way are not guaranteed, please remember to bring sufficient provisions and something to drink – better safe than sorry! **What’s Village Outdoor?** Village outdoor Events are monthly meetups for the we are village community and their friends to enjoy outdoor activities in and around Berlin. Activities include forest hikes, bike tours, swimming in lakes, sightseeing, and kayaking. Each month features a free and easy walk or hike in Berlin or its surrounding areas, accessible by public transport. 🔵 **Outdoor – Durch Wald und Moor um Bötz- und Fängersee bei Strausberg** mit ***Harms*** und ***Thomas*** **Start: 11 Uhr, S-Bahnhof Hegermühle (S5), Bahnsteig** **Rückfahrt: S-Bahnhof Hegermühle (S5)** Fur **LGBTQIA+** **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/village-outdoor/w22-2026/)** Im Mai führt uns eine abwechslungsreiche Rundwanderung durch das wunderschöne Landschaftsschutzgebiet Strausberger und Blumenthaler Wald- und Seengebiet. Der Weg verläuft größtenteils entlang der Ufer von Bötzsee und Fängersee und bietet immer wieder beeindruckende Ausblicke auf die Natur. Die ca. 13 km (ca. 5 Std.) Im Mai führt uns eine abwechslungsreiche Rundwanderung durch das wunderschöne Landschaftsschutzgebiet Strausberger und Blumenthaler Wald- und Seengebiet. Der Weg verläuft größtenteils entlang der Ufer von Bötzsee und Fängersee und bietet immer wieder beeindruckende Ausblicke auf die Natur. Unterwegs begegnen wir alten, teils verfallenen Mühlen, die von vergangenen Zeiten erzählen. Immer wieder laden idyllische Badestellen zu einer Pause ein – und vielleicht ist es ja schon warm genug für ein erstes Bad im See. Da Einkehrmöglichkeiten unterwegs nicht garantiert sind, denkt bitte an ausreichend Proviant und etwas zu trinken – sicher ist sicher! **Was ist Village Outdoor?** Village Outdoor Events sind monatliche Treffen der we are village-Community und ihrer Freunde, um Outdoor-Aktivitäten in und um Berlin zu genießen. Zu den Aktivitäten gehören Waldwanderungen, Radtouren, Schwimmen in Seen, Sightseeing und Kajakfahren. Jeden Monat gibt es einen kostenlosen und unkomplizierten Spaziergang oder eine Wanderung in Bereichen Berlins oder in der Umgebung, die mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar sind.

**Route:** [Link](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2917447253?ref=aso&share_token=amf5alFlwJN9N2GuMeFReHf6hegHFzQYw852oQocuX4qrT6QB1) **Walking Speed:** ~4 km/hr **Highlights:** Moonlight, Star Gazing, Calm Waterfront, Night Wildlife sounds. **Gears to bring:** * Headlamp or flashlight * Whistle * Charged phone * Light jacket * Reflective strip/light * Mosquito spray * Water **General Notes:** Participants with past no-shows or unexplained cancellations on the event day will be deprioritized, and only confirmed RSVP may join the hike. Regular group hikers as well as hikers who express genuine intend and commitment, could be given priority on the waiting list. Please make every effort to be on time. I'm not a professional guide and according to Meetup rules not liable for anyone's safety. If you can't make it, please be respectful enough to update your confirmation of participation in a timely manner to give those in waiting list a fair chance to prepare.

Join our track sessions in Rehberge. Twice a month on Tuesdays, we’ll meet at the Track of Volkspark Rehberge at 18:30 for a group training. Meeting point - the Track of Volkspark Rehberge https://maps.app.goo.gl/ryhaXFxb3v9JJzyr8?g_st=ic Afterwards we‘ll have drinks or dinner if we feel like it. Don’t worry if you are new! Joining track sessions is a great chance to start 😉 Take care and see you soon ❤️ P.S. ‼️️ Please cancel your participation if you can’t show up, even if it’s at short notice so that we don’t wait for you. Thanks! ‼️

**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

**How does a TennisColumbus Season / League run?** The league advertises the season dates and builds a queue of committed players for the season. **Kickoff Day - June 10th** The start day of the season, players are sent a kickoff email that contains important information about the league, the link where your league standings and players contact information. We guarantee 6 playing partners at your playing level, but have been averaging closer to 15+ partners in most cities. The number of different levels we run is solely based upon the number of players enrolled for the league kickoff. Typically we are running a Skilled-3.0, Competitive-3.5 and Advanced-4.0 in most cities. **Your Task - "Flexible Scheduling"** After this kickoff email is sent, it is the **player's task to communicate with other players**. Players should work with their partners to find an agreeable time and location to play the match. While TennisColumbus doesn't mandate your playing schedule, it is recommended that players schedule at least one match per week. By request of the players, we started to allow players to play 1 rematch per season. The regular season is all about playing as much as you can. As of Feb. 10, 2026 we've had an amazing 2,017 players play more than [20 matches in a season](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/MatchesInSeason). **Where to Play?** Play at your local free tennis courts, tennis parks, condo courts or tennis clubs. The league strongly suggests that players jointly try to pick a tennis court location convenient to both. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/TennisCourts), including # of courts, lighting, hitting walls, etc. We strive to keep this list up-to-date. TennisColumbus sets up a must play dates to push players out on the courts. The final deadline is the date marking the end of the season, at which point players with 3-5 wins (Actually total is specified on the division page) will qualify for a post-season playoff to determine the league champion. **How to Play?** Players can use three mostly standard playing formats: 2 out of 3 sets, 2 sets with 10 point super tie-breaker or the 10-game pro set (First to 10, used when court time is limited). On Feb. 2018, we added Fast Tennis 4 game pro set format as a valid format. **Playoffs** Each season concludes with a playoffs where players with anywhere from 3 to 5 season wins qualifies for a single elimination tourney. The champion is awarded based upon the league [Prize Pool](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/prize_pool3). Each singles league champion also receives a playing entry into one of two national championships we run. **[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join)** Full price is $39.95 to play in a season. The earlier you sign up we typically offer discounts during these tough economic times. Just go to the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join) and complete the short form. We'd be happy to find you dedicated tennis playing partners.

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.