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Fairytale Füssen (Weekend trip)
**About this trip:**
Some weekends are meant to help you slow down — this is one of them.
We’re heading to Füssen for a long weekend that feels straight out of a postcard.
Set in the Bavarian Alps, this trip is all about lakes, mountains, and slow moments in nature. Think clear blue water, scenic hikes, and views that don’t feel real — including the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle.
The plan is to keep things simple and enjoyable. We’ll explore spots like Lechfall, walk through beautiful alpine trails, and take in some of the best views in the region — without rushing from place to place.
There’s also plenty of time to just relax, enjoy the surroundings, and soak in the experience — whether that’s by a lake, on a trail, or during a sunset.
It’s a short trip, but designed to give you a proper break from the usual routine.
**Why travel with TripstoTales?**
We organise small-group trips that are simple, well-planned, and easy to be a part of.
Transport, stay, and the overall flow of the trip are already taken care of — so you don’t have to spend time figuring things out. You can just join and enjoy the experience.
The group size stays small, which makes it easier to connect with others and keeps the trip relaxed and comfortable.
If you’re looking for a scenic weekend getaway with a good mix of nature, light activity, and a social vibe, this trip is a great fit.
**Trip Vibe**
Style: Small-group curated
Experience: Scenic & fairytale-like
City Time: Minimal
Activity Level: Easy–moderate
Overall Feel: Calm & refreshing
Ideal For: Nature lovers
Age Group: Adults only
Note : To ensure you dont travel with total strangers, we will also arrange a short 3-6 hours hike in the vicinity of Berlin so you get to know the other team members.
“Feel free to message if you have any questions before joining 🙂”
More information on : www.tripstotales.com
Instagram : @tripstotales
Join our Whatsapp community : https://chat.whatsapp.com/GbUXptOchFMDVuWubT7DNn
Coworking at Alexanderplatz
Today we are working in a beautiful location at Alexanderplatz with desks, power sockets, free WiFi, available food/drinks and air conditioning. We will be working on the second floor of the building with a beautiful view of the Fernsehturm.
NOTE: We don't share the venue location publicly. Find out where it is by joining our Telegram chat group: **[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)**
😴 Tired of working by yourself?
🌡️ Too hot or too cold to work at home?
🍫 Contents of your fridge or the laundry distracting you?
💻 Come join other freelancers and remote workers for coworking!
☕️ There are no membership requirements, free WiFi, some power sockets, a large desk, some affordable coffee, toasted sandwiches and drinks!
⏰ We'll be there from the start time, but feel free to stop by any time.
• WHAT TO BRING •
Whatever you need to work on your own project / tasks :)
• QUESTIONS? •
Join our Telegram chat group to ask any questions:
[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)
• MORE EVENTS? •
To have more events, we need more organisers. If you would like to help out, please get in touch [😀](https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face/)
The Buckingham
Distinguished guests, thou art cordially invited to a unique evening of short-form improv from the best of ImprovWorks Berlin and friends. Join in the merriment as six of our finest players create characters and relationships on the spot.
What happens next is up to YOU!
You'll get to put them in increasingly hilarious situations as they struggle to make it all make sense.
Some people call it chaos, some people call it art. We just call it fun!
Doors 19:30, Show 20:00. Advance tickets: https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows
Samurai Sword Fighting Trial Class - Katori Shinto-ryu Berlin
[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.**
**Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00.
**!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment.
**Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin.
**No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German.
**Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/)
**Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history.
The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects.
**The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha.
**Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.
Pisco Lovers Unite!
🍸 PISCO NIGHTS IN BERGMANNKIEZ 🍸
14 & 15 MAY — Kreuzberg, Berlin -> RedRum Art Bar - Suspiria Bar
For two intoxicating nights, the spirit of Chile arrives in the hidden bars and candlelit corners of Bergmannkiez.
Join us for a special celebration dedicated to discovering — and rediscovering — Pisco: the legendary South American spirit with a history as rich, mysterious, and seductive as Berlin nightlife itself.
Taking place across the atmospheric venues RedRum Art Bar and Suspiria Bar, this two-day event invites cocktail lovers, curious explorers, night creatures, artists, and bon vivants to dive into a world of extraordinary flavors, music, culture, and late-night encounters.
Created in collaboration with the Chilean Embassy, the event showcases specially crafted Pisco cocktails inspired by both classic South American traditions and Berlin’s underground cocktail culture.
✨ Expect:
* Special signature Pisco cocktails
* Reduced cocktail prices throughout the event
* Hidden bar atmospheres & immersive interiors
* Art, music, mysticism & Kreuzberg nightlife energy
* A journey through one of South America’s most iconic spirits
At RedRum Art Bar, discover an intimate artistic hideaway known for live music, exhibitions, and creative gatherings.
Descend into Suspiria Bar for a darker and cinematic experience — a witchy underground cocktail sanctuary inspired by occult aesthetics, cult cinema, tarot, and Berlin’s nocturnal rituals.
Whether you already love Pisco or have never tasted it before, these nights are designed as an invitation to explore something unexpected:
herbal,
velvety,
bright,
dangerous,
and unforgettable...
Come bar-hop through Bergmannkiez.
Meet fellow cocktail lovers.
Sip rare creations.
Lose yourself between candlelight, mirrors, music, and Chilean spirits.
🌙 15 & 16 May
📍 Kreuzberg, Berlin
🍸 Reduced-price Pisco specials all night
In collaboration with the Chilean Embassy
Dress dramatic if you wish.
The night appreciates ceremony.
WorldVision Comedy Contest 15.05.2026 Berlin
International comedians, 1 stage! Who will be crowned the world's comedy powerhouse? Get ready for the showdown !
🌟 Eurovision-Inspired Comedy Event 🌟
On Friday, 15.05.2026, join us for the WorldVision Comedy Contest – a Eurovision-style comedy showdown where international comedians battle it out to claim the title of the funniest nation in the world! The audience will cast their votes Eurovision-style to decide the winner.
Participating Countries:
🌍 🇹🇷 Turkey \| 🇦🇲 Armenia \| 🇮🇹 Italy \| 🇸🇪 Sweden \| 🇮🇪 Ireland \| 🇩🇪 Germany \| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🔥 Side-splitting performances by top English-speaking comedians representing different nations!
🌍 A lively, international audience in the heart of Berlin.
🍹 Delicious drinks, great vibes, and endless laughter!
📅 When: Friday, 15.05.2026
📍 Where: Terzo Mondo, Grolmanstraße 28, 10623 Berlin
⏰ Show Starts: 20:30
🎫 Tickets:
**TOP 10** \- 15€ \(3\.31€ upfront \+ 12€ at the door\)
**COUPLES TICKET** \- 26€ \(3\.31€ upfront \+ 23€ at the door\)
**Group Ticket(Group of 4 and more)** \- 54€ \(11€ upfront \+ 42€ at the door\) per person
**Invisible VIP - Safe from Crowd Work ticket.We leave you in peace!**\- €18
**Walk in** 20€ at the door (if seats are available)
🚫 Non-smoking venue
💳 Cash or card payments accepted
🎟️ **Get your tickets now** and come support your favourite country and comedian—because laughter knows no borders, but bragging rights definitely do!
Here are some reviews from our audience members:
***"Great show. Many hilarious comedians, we loved it"*** \- Dani\,01\.04\.2025
***"We laughed so much. Ten comedians each had five minutes, and each one was funnier than the last. All ten delivered, and more than half of them were brilliant. The host did a great job. Awesome location and awesome atmosphere."*** \- Leo\,07\.12\.2024
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! :)
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**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! :)
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📸 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.
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**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)
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**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.**
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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**Framing the soul of the Spree through the heart of the city.**
See you in **Berlin**. 📸
Fairytale Forest: Hike through the Mystical Landscape of Briesetal
***Discover the mystical sunken birch forest, the valley and its unspoilt nature while hiking along river Briese.***
**HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?**
Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket.
[https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/briesetal-fairytale-forest-17may2026](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/briesetal-fairytale-forest-17may2026)
**SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS**
* 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10**
* Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website.
**WHY GO?**
The Briesetal is one of Brandenburgs most scenic valleys, formed by river Briese. The quiet nature preservation area is home to mischievous beavers whose dams created a sunken birch forest. The valley is still dominated by unspoilt nature, seemingly untouched by humans. It's only a 40 minute train ride north of Berlin, making it the perfect day trip getaway from the city's hustling.
Following the meandering river we traverse the mystical forest, walk on wooden planks through moors and marshes and explore natural habitats and endemic wildlife. On this hike, immerse yourself into nature’s wonder! Have you ever observed the tiny details of the outdoors? Such as the intricate veins on the back of a leaf? Or the delicate edges of flowers’ petals? Or the movement of a cheeky squirrel?
On this walk, you will have the chance to truly connect with the natural world around you.
No experience or preparation is needed, just your curiosity. You will be guided through every step of the way.
**TRIP DETAILS**
**Distance:** 13 km walking, 7 hours from start to closing, multiple break times
**Hiking Difficulty:** Easy – walking on marked paths / dirt roads, mostly flat terrain, relaxed pace
**Kid Friendly:** Yes
**Pet Friendly:** Yes
**What is Included?**
* Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration.
* Guided hike.
* Access to Google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pictures and videos from the trip.
* Access to a WhatsApp group for the confirmed participants.
**Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.
**FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES:**
Please do join our WhatsApp/Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc.
1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup)
2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)
Lunchtime Mental Health Walks - Schöneberg, Wilmersdorf
Berlin is no longer so dark! Spring has come! 🌷
Let's catch those fresh new rays of sun ☀️.
While walking together we can enjoy a nice conversation, get those steps in, increase our serotonin production as well as sync the circadian rhythm.
I would like to invite you to our mental health walk event, for the first time - weekend format! 😎
Agenda:
14:00 We meet at Schöneberg Park next to the fountain with the golden deer statue ("Der goldene Hirsch").
14:05 We walk to Volkspark Wilmersdorf
15:30 We arrive back in Schöneberg Park, at the golden deer statue.
We walk at every weather, so make sure to dress properly!
Looking forward to meeting you at our lunchtime walk.
Marija
Please note\*\*:\*\* This gathering is meant for connection and conversation, and is not a replacement for therapy or professional mental health support.
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)
Kiez&Kids Tour - Entdeckungsreise durch die Stadt / Stadtführungen in Berlin
Bringt gute Laune, schönes Wetter und Interesse mit. Wir treffen uns je nach Tour an unterschiedlichen Orten. Am 1. April 2018 um 15 Uhr gehts los am Eingang zur Akademie der Künste am Pariser Platz neben dem Brandenburger Tor.
Lets Discuss: Rose (2026)
This time we will be discussing Rose by Markus Schleinzer! The film is currently showing in theatres
Film info:
[https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt25399154/](https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt25399154/)
you will find us inside the bar usually on the left side. if you dont find us ask at the bar where the filmgroup is sitting.
Don't forget to watch the film before joining the meetup :)
📸 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/)
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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.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* There's a restroom along the route at [Tuttle Park Community Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KTZJgLE1CrrbRNmJ7), which is about two‑thirds of the way from [Clinton-Como Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/z8Cx8evwLiWundMe8) to our [turnback point](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZXk7qUVszLQ8EJxHA).
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it?
How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.



















