Plant Swapping

**Join us on a unique trip, suitable for everyone, to see one of UNESCO's World Heritage National Parks.** **You may see the reviews [here](https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/events/91199492/)** [Photos are here](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/photos?tab=album&album_id=1189766161223673) & below the event description. **Please, send all trip questions to aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** Croatia is one of the ecologically best-preserved parts of Europe. It is a land where the hues of the sunny and warm Mediterranean happily blend with the tranquillity and freshness of the mountains and the gentle sway of the golden plains of Pannonia. **Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's first National park, established in 1949,** covering 296.85 square km of breathtaking natural splendour, **making it the largest among the country's 8 national parks, ranging in altitude from 367 m to 1279 m above sea level.** **The Plitvice National Park is beautiful in any season.** The park was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979, recognising its "outstanding natural beauty and undisturbed production of travertine (tufa) through chemical and biological action". It represents a phenomenon of karst hydrography. The park harbours a grand collection of waterfalls, a gallery of lakes, forests and a diversity of animal life. The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. They change constantly depending on the number of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. The 16 lakes are formed by natural dams of travertine & separated into upper and lower lakes. There are 8 km of good pathways and wooden walking trails around lakes, accessible even by wheelchair and steeper, narrower mountain paths, too. We also plan to visit the small but stunning **village of Rastoke,** which is formed by the play of nature on the place where the River Slunjčica connects with the River Korana. Nature played with the blue-green waters and spread them into many big and small waterfalls. Rastoke is known for its 18th-century flour mills and homes, built in traditional architectural styles. **STAY INFORMED** **[Join the AAA Hiking Mailing List for our Special Offers.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/newsletter-signup)** POSSIBLE ENTERTAINMENT There is a chance to have a local folk band on the last night if we are a large group and prepared to chip in. SIGHTSEEING **You may visit the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, if you'd like to extend your trip. It's also good to arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to get cheaper flights. The recommended flights have the most convenient times.** ACCOMMODATION We will be based in the Mirjana-Rastoke Hotel in **spacious twin rooms** equipped with private bathrooms with a hair dryer, SAT-TV, free WiFi, telephone, air conditioning, minibar, and balcony. **This is one of our favourite hotels ever!** You may have **a single room for an additional £149**. **The hotel is also famous for its typical Croatian food and plenty of it.** KIT LIST [Check what kit is required and more.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists/hiking-kit-list-summer) TRIP ITINERARY: **Fri 10.04.** 7:25 Meeting at Heathrow Airport 9:25 Catching a flight 13:15 Transfer to the hotel (2-hour drive with a supermarket stop) 17-18 A stroll in the area 19 Dinner **Sat** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice Park for day walks (a boat ride included), lunch in the cafe there 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Sun** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice NP 15 Rastoke village visit 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Mon 13.04.** 8 Breakfast 9:30 Departure, pop in the truffle shop, famous in the area 12:45 Drop off at Zagreb airport **PRICE of £459 INCLUDES:** * **3 nights, half-board hotel in large twin rooms** * **All transfers** * **Financial Consumer Protection according to Package Holidays and Tours Regulations 2018** * **Choice of easy or moderate guided walks by a trained Mountain Leader & certified First Aider** Does not include: flights, 2-day park ticket - £35, lunches. **Check out our 5-star reviews.** [Google](https://g.page/r/CaTvOJqbZAeQEB0/review), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/reviews) & [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) Reviews **MAKE YOUR BOOKING** Click Attend and confirm your place with a £149 deposit or pay in full £459 to Name: **AAA LG Ltd** Account No.: **69543038** Sort Code: **60-09-02** Add Ref: **260410** (Please include your meetup profile name) Then email **aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** to advise that your payment has been sent. The £300 balance is to be paid by 31.01.26. If you have a question, [check out our FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) Details for cancellations and selling your space can be found n [our terms & conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions). **Transfers will be organised for the following FLIGHTS:** **BA Fri 10 Apr 09:25 LHR Term. 3 - 12:45 ZAG** **BA Mon 13 Apr 14:45 ZAG - 16:20 LHR** You can arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to have cheaper flights & explore Zagreb. All participants must have appropriate travel insurance that covers hiking. © AAA London Group Ltd 2025. Errors and Omissions Accepted.

Širenjem našeg unutarnjeg prostora dolazimo na sve viši nivo svjesnosti. No naše fizičko tijelo nisko izvibrirano, obilno hranjeno negativnim emocijama i mislima stvara prepreke tom širenju i naša životna energija se smanjuje… Osvijestimo naš unutarnji prostor, očistimo blokade, omogućimo našem tijelu protok, omogućimo si unutarnji mir. Stanje unutarnjeg mira nam pomaže u lakšem suočavanju sa stresom, sposobnost donošenja boljih odluka i podiže kvalitetu života. Svojim dolaskom i donacijom izravno podržavate rad našeg Kluba. Hvala :)

\*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === The caffe Cukeraj provides us with a back-room reserved just for this event, where we get to practice Croatian and other languages three hours for free.The entrance is free, but to be sure that Domenico will continue to host us, please have at least one drink when you're coming.at Cukeraj, Petrinjska 61See you soon!P.S. IF U HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FINDING THE PLACE BE FREE TO CONTACT THE ORGANIZER: +385953913346 \*\*\*\*\* Vježbajte Strane Jezike sa Izvornim Govornicima \*\*\*\*\* === Za organizaciju događaja se ne mora nista platiti. Radi korištenja prostora u kafiću (koji se nalazi u dvorišnoj zgradi) , bilo bi poželjno kad bi svatko naručio barem jedno piće. Nedjelja 18:00 - 21:00 sati Cukeraj Petrinjska 61

**Join us on a unique trip, suitable for everyone, to see one of UNESCO's World Heritage National Parks.** **You may see the reviews [here](https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/events/91199492/)** [Photos are here](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/photos?tab=album&album_id=1189766161223673) & below the event description. **Please, send all trip questions to aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** Croatia is one of the ecologically best-preserved parts of Europe. It is a land where the hues of the sunny and warm Mediterranean happily blend with the tranquillity and freshness of the mountains and the gentle sway of the golden plains of Pannonia. **Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's first National park, established in 1949,** covering 296.85 square km of breathtaking natural splendour, **making it the largest among the country's 8 national parks, ranging in altitude from 367 m to 1279 m above sea level.** **The Plitvice National Park is beautiful in any season.** The park was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979, recognising its "outstanding natural beauty and undisturbed production of travertine (tufa) through chemical and biological action". It represents a phenomenon of karst hydrography. The park harbours a grand collection of waterfalls, a gallery of lakes, forests and a diversity of animal life. The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. They change constantly depending on the number of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. The 16 lakes are formed by natural dams of travertine & separated into upper and lower lakes. There are 8 km of good pathways and wooden walking trails around lakes, accessible even by wheelchair and steeper, narrower mountain paths, too. We also plan to visit the small but stunning **village of Rastoke,** which is formed by the play of nature on the place where the River Slunjčica connects with the River Korana. Nature played with the blue-green waters and spread them into many big and small waterfalls. Rastoke is known for its 18th-century flour mills and homes, built in traditional architectural styles. **STAY INFORMED** **[Join the AAA Hiking Mailing List for our Special Offers.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/newsletter-signup)** POSSIBLE ENTERTAINMENT There is a chance to have a local folk band on the last night if we are a large group and prepared to chip in. SIGHTSEEING **You may visit the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, if you'd like to extend your trip. It's also good to arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to get cheaper flights. The recommended flights have the most convenient times.** ACCOMMODATION We will be based in the Mirjana-Rastoke Hotel in **spacious twin rooms** equipped with private bathrooms with a hair dryer, SAT-TV, free WiFi, telephone, air conditioning, minibar, and balcony. **This is one of our favourite hotels ever!** You may have **a single room for an additional £149**. **The hotel is also famous for its typical Croatian food and plenty of it.** KIT LIST [Check what kit is required and more.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists/hiking-kit-list-summer) TRIP ITINERARY: **Fri 10.04.** 7:25 Meeting at Heathrow Airport 9:25 Catching a flight 13:15 Transfer to the hotel (2-hour drive with a supermarket stop) 17-18 A stroll in the area 19 Dinner **Sat** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice Park for day walks (a boat ride included), lunch in the cafe there 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Sun** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice NP 15 Rastoke village visit 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Mon 13.04.** 8 Breakfast 9:30 Departure, pop in the truffle shop, famous in the area 12:45 Drop off at Zagreb airport **PRICE of £459 INCLUDES:** * **3 nights, half-board hotel in large twin rooms** * **All transfers** * **Financial Consumer Protection according to Package Holidays and Tours Regulations 2018** * **Choice of easy or moderate guided walks by a trained Mountain Leader & certified First Aider** Does not include: flights, 2-day park ticket - £35, lunches. **Check out our 5-star reviews.** [Google](https://g.page/r/CaTvOJqbZAeQEB0/review), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/reviews) & [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) Reviews **MAKE YOUR BOOKING** Click Attend and confirm your place with a £149 deposit or pay in full £459 to Name: **AAA LG Ltd** Account No.: **69543038** Sort Code: **60-09-02** Add Ref: **260410** (Please include your meetup profile name) Then email **aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** to advise that your payment has been sent. The £300 balance is to be paid by 31.01.26. If you have a question, [check out our FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) Details for cancellations and selling your space can be found n [our terms & conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions). **Transfers will be organised for the following FLIGHTS:** **BA Fri 10 Apr 09:25 LHR Term. 3 - 12:45 ZAG** **BA Mon 13 Apr 14:45 ZAG - 16:20 LHR** You can arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to have cheaper flights & explore Zagreb. All participants must have appropriate travel insurance that covers hiking. © AAA London Group Ltd 2025. Errors and Omissions Accepted.

Širenjem našeg unutarnjeg prostora dolazimo na sve viši nivo svjesnosti. No naše fizičko tijelo nisko izvibrirano, obilno hranjeno negativnim emocijama i mislima stvara prepreke tom širenju i naša životna energija se smanjuje… Osvijestimo naš unutarnji prostor, očistimo blokade, omogućimo našem tijelu protok, omogućimo si unutarnji mir. Stanje unutarnjeg mira nam pomaže u lakšem suočavanju sa stresom, sposobnost donošenja boljih odluka i podiže kvalitetu života. Svojim dolaskom i donacijom izravno podržavate rad našeg Kluba. Hvala :)

Community Seed and Plant Swap Do you love gardening? Want to expand your collection of plants and seeds without breaking the bank? Join MOFB for their free community-based event. Sunday, April 19th 4-6 pm at Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop 116 N Wheatland Ave Columbus OH, 43223 To RSVP for free in-person attendance: https://forms.gle/t6Ppoc5WnRFPTJMZ

5th annual Earth Day Celebration! This year (2026) the Celebration is scheduled for April 25th with activities running from 10am-2pm. This is a non-ticketed event. Everyone is welcome! We will have food trucks, Birds of Prey, kids crafts, live music, raspberry plants, apple trees, and of course NATIVE PLANTS! Where: Lynd Fruit Farm, 9399 Morse Rd, Pataskala Ohio 43062 Time: Activities will be from 10am- 2pm. The Market will remain open until 5pm.

GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Plant Swap May 3, 2026 3-4 p.m. Granville Public Library | 217 E. Broadway Is your perennial garden overflowing? Did you start too many native plant or vegetable seeds? Bring your extras to trade with other gardeners. Participants will be able to walk away with one new plant for each one they bring. Plants considered invasive are prohibited from the plant swap. [Click here to read list of prohibited plants ](https://www.oipc.info/list-of-assessed-species.html) To encourage participants to remove invasive plants & plant native plants, Pollinator Pathway will be offering free native plants at the swap. Please label the plants you bring.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Free Communal Garden Class Series GROWING MUSHROOMS In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops. We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest! APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN 1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205 INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader. He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants. Registerefor free here https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/

April 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Licking County Library Seed and Plant Swap Newark, Ohio LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY Seed & Plant Swap Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Licking County Library | Newark Discovery Center (basement) 101 W. Main Street | Newark Bring your extra seeds & plants & swap with others! Invasive or potentially invasive plants are prohibited. [See prohibited list here ](https://www.oipc.info/list-of-assessed-species.html) To encourage participants to remove invasive plants and to plant native plants, Pollinator Pathway offers free native plants at the swap. Please label the plants you bring. Bring plants in soil or water (hydroponics) Bring plants propagated by: dividing (separating an already growing plant) rooting a leaf (typically done with succulents) rooting a cutting (a small stem with leaves) Label plants or seeds as best you can (common or scientific name, sun/shade, water, size, etc Participants can take one new plant for each one they bring

Get ready for a fun night with amazing food, great energy, and even better company! 🥰✨ 🍽️ Portia’s Café — 6:30PM 🛼 Skate Zone 71 — 8:30PM Come join us for delicious vegan food and/or roller skating — it’s totally up to you! Whether you come for the food, the skating, or both… you’re in for a great time 💗 📍 Portia’s Café 4424 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 📍 Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229