Outdoors

**Abruzzo Canyon Exploration — Gole di Aielli‑Celano** Duration: \~4.5 hours (includes briefing, explanations and rest breaks) Join us for an unforgettable half‑day adventure just over an hour from Rome. We'll explore the dramatic Gole di Aielli‑Celano canyon, following a scenic valley route that showcases Abruzzo’s wild beauty. Helmets and permit to access canyon are included. **How to book:** Email info@natureofsal.com to receive the official booking link • Meeting point: Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) — the experience begins and finishes here. Carpooling options are available (please get in touch first: info@natureofsal.com) • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time • Languages: English, German, Italian • Difficulty: Medium — distance \~9 km, elevation gain \~510 m, uneven terrain • Activity breakdown: \~90% hiking, \~10% interpretation and points of interest **What to expect** • Moderate/moderately challenging hiking on varied terrain with short rests and explanation stops (requires good fitness!). • The final route and duration may change for safety reasons (weather, obstacles, etc.). The professional guide will adapt the itinerary as needed. • Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs; some sections are steep and rocky. **Guide & legal info** • This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law n.4/2003. • Your guide, Sal, is a registered professional with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides (AIGAE). **What’s included** • Guided hiking tour from Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) • Canyon exploration and interpretive commentary **What to bring** Obligatory: • Hiking boots • Minimum 1.5 L water • Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing (sun and rain protection) • Backpack • Your own hiking lunch **Recommended:** • Comfortable daypack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat • Trail snacks, public transport tickets (if needed) **Optional:** • Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses **Please note** • Transport, meals and attraction entry fees are NOT included. • Respect the environment: carry out all trash and follow guide instructions. • Booking assumes you accept the guide’s decisions regarding participant safety and route changes. **Who this is for** • Hikers, expats and tourists looking for a nature‑filled half‑day adventure near Rome.

**Abruzzo Canyon Exploration — Gole di Aielli‑Celano** Duration: \~4.5 hours (includes briefing, explanations and rest breaks) Join us for an unforgettable half‑day adventure just over an hour from Rome. We'll explore the dramatic Gole di Aielli‑Celano canyon, following a scenic valley route that showcases Abruzzo’s wild beauty. Helmets and permit to access canyon are included. **How to book:** Email info@natureofsal.com to receive the official booking link • Meeting point: Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) — the experience begins and finishes here. Carpooling options are available (please get in touch first: info@natureofsal.com) • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time • Languages: English, German, Italian • Difficulty: Medium — distance \~9 km, elevation gain \~510 m, uneven terrain • Activity breakdown: \~90% hiking, \~10% interpretation and points of interest **What to expect** • Moderate/moderately challenging hiking on varied terrain with short rests and explanation stops (requires good fitness!). • The final route and duration may change for safety reasons (weather, obstacles, etc.). The professional guide will adapt the itinerary as needed. • Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs; some sections are steep and rocky. **Guide & legal info** • This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law n.4/2003. • Your guide, Sal, is a registered professional with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides (AIGAE). **What’s included** • Guided hiking tour from Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) • Canyon exploration and interpretive commentary **What to bring** Obligatory: • Hiking boots • Minimum 1.5 L water • Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing (sun and rain protection) • Backpack • Your own hiking lunch **Recommended:** • Comfortable daypack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat • Trail snacks, public transport tickets (if needed) **Optional:** • Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses **Please note** • Transport, meals and attraction entry fees are NOT included. • Respect the environment: carry out all trash and follow guide instructions. • Booking assumes you accept the guide’s decisions regarding participant safety and route changes. **Who this is for** • Hikers, expats and tourists looking for a nature‑filled half‑day adventure near Rome.

If you want more about Pigneto and meet new friends you should join us :) The mini tour is in italian, but we can talk a bit in english Una passeggiata lenta per guardare il Pigneto con occhi nuovi. Esploreremo gli angoli più iconici del quartiere: murales, il Pigneto quello più nascosto, stradine ricche di storia e quell’atmosfera da piccolo paese che rende il Pigneto un mondo a sé. Lungo il percorso cattureremo l’anima del quartiere e dialogheremo sul passato, il presente e il futuro di questo luogo speciale. 📸 **Cosa faremo** * Passeggiata esplorativa * Spazio per osservare, vagare e fotografare ciò che più vi ispira * Riceverete l’iconica **Tote Bag di Pignetismi** * Aperitivo tutti/e insieme in un posto iconico del Pigneto :) 📍 **Punto di incontro** Metro C Pigneto - Lato entrata Conad 💌 **Posti limitati – prenotazione obbligatoria** Un modo semplice e bello per esplorare il quartiere, raccontarne la storia attraverso le immagini e viverlo pienamente. Segui [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/") per restare aggiornato sui prossimi eventi e conoscere nuove persone con tutti i nostri eventi e meetup. *Le passeggiate sono esperienze informali, basate su storytelling, memoria urbana e vissuto personale del quartiere, senza spiegazioni storico-artistiche né interpretazione di beni culturali.* *Il contributo economico richiesto riguarda esclusivamente l’esperienza narrativa e di community e non un servizio di guida turistica.* *Il mini tour è aperto a tutte/i, anche cani e gatti sono ammessi :)* *Sarà in italiano ma l'atmosfera è internazionale.*

***E se il paradiso non fosse un luogo oltre la vita, ma uno stato di coscienza accessibile qui e ora?*** In questo incontro esploreremo il paradiso non come una promessa ipotetica futura, ma come una realtà presente: il luogo dove sei quando vedi le cose per come sono davvero. Il sognatore si chiede: è questo il luogo da cui sono venuto? È qui che ritornerò? O forse il paradiso era qui da sempre, nascosto in piena vista? Cosa faremo insieme: ∙ Esplorare il paradiso come stato di coscienza presente, non come destinazione futura ∙ Riflettere su cosa significhi svegliarsi dentro il sogno senza uscirne ∙ Condividere intuizioni personali in un piccolo cerchio intimo ∙ Praticare l’arte di vedere senza bisogno di risposte definitive **Obiettivo**: creare uno spazio gentile e senza giudizio dove connettersi e andare più in profondità rispetto alle conversazioni quotidiane. **Quando**: Domenica 21 giugno, ci incontriamo alle h17:45 per iniziare alle 18. **Dove**: di fronte alla metro EUR Palasport. **Posti**: Min 3 partecipanti / Max 12 partecipanti. Se ti iscrivi, assicurati di poter partecipare: ogni posto non utilizzato è una persona in meno nel cerchio. Ci vediamo lì!

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work. RSVP: There are other people who book this tour through other platforms. In order to avoid needlessly delaying the start of the tour please confirm or cancel your participation on the tour day by messaging me.

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 16:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 16:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 16:25-17:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 17:45-18:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 18:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **🤝POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately. Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All. ✨** Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 35 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

**Abruzzo Canyon Exploration — Gole di Aielli‑Celano** Duration: \~4.5 hours (includes briefing, explanations and rest breaks) Join us for an unforgettable half‑day adventure just over an hour from Rome. We'll explore the dramatic Gole di Aielli‑Celano canyon, following a scenic valley route that showcases Abruzzo’s wild beauty. Helmets and permit to access canyon are included. **How to book:** Email info@natureofsal.com to receive the official booking link • Meeting point: Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) — the experience begins and finishes here. Carpooling options are available (please get in touch first: info@natureofsal.com) • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time • Languages: English, German, Italian • Difficulty: Medium — distance \~9 km, elevation gain \~510 m, uneven terrain • Activity breakdown: \~90% hiking, \~10% interpretation and points of interest **What to expect** • Moderate/moderately challenging hiking on varied terrain with short rests and explanation stops (requires good fitness!). • The final route and duration may change for safety reasons (weather, obstacles, etc.). The professional guide will adapt the itinerary as needed. • Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs; some sections are steep and rocky. **Guide & legal info** • This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law n.4/2003. • Your guide, Sal, is a registered professional with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides (AIGAE). **What’s included** • Guided hiking tour from Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) • Canyon exploration and interpretive commentary **What to bring** Obligatory: • Hiking boots • Minimum 1.5 L water • Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing (sun and rain protection) • Backpack • Your own hiking lunch **Recommended:** • Comfortable daypack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat • Trail snacks, public transport tickets (if needed) **Optional:** • Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses **Please note** • Transport, meals and attraction entry fees are NOT included. • Respect the environment: carry out all trash and follow guide instructions. • Booking assumes you accept the guide’s decisions regarding participant safety and route changes. **Who this is for** • Hikers, expats and tourists looking for a nature‑filled half‑day adventure near Rome.

**Abruzzo Canyon Exploration — Gole di Aielli‑Celano** Duration: \~4.5 hours (includes briefing, explanations and rest breaks) Join us for an unforgettable half‑day adventure just over an hour from Rome. We'll explore the dramatic Gole di Aielli‑Celano canyon, following a scenic valley route that showcases Abruzzo’s wild beauty. Helmets and permit to access canyon are included. **How to book:** Email info@natureofsal.com to receive the official booking link • Meeting point: Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) — the experience begins and finishes here. Carpooling options are available (please get in touch first: info@natureofsal.com) • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time • Languages: English, German, Italian • Difficulty: Medium — distance \~9 km, elevation gain \~510 m, uneven terrain • Activity breakdown: \~90% hiking, \~10% interpretation and points of interest **What to expect** • Moderate/moderately challenging hiking on varied terrain with short rests and explanation stops (requires good fitness!). • The final route and duration may change for safety reasons (weather, obstacles, etc.). The professional guide will adapt the itinerary as needed. • Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs; some sections are steep and rocky. **Guide & legal info** • This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law n.4/2003. • Your guide, Sal, is a registered professional with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides (AIGAE). **What’s included** • Guided hiking tour from Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) • Canyon exploration and interpretive commentary **What to bring** Obligatory: • Hiking boots • Minimum 1.5 L water • Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing (sun and rain protection) • Backpack • Your own hiking lunch **Recommended:** • Comfortable daypack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat • Trail snacks, public transport tickets (if needed) **Optional:** • Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses **Please note** • Transport, meals and attraction entry fees are NOT included. • Respect the environment: carry out all trash and follow guide instructions. • Booking assumes you accept the guide’s decisions regarding participant safety and route changes. **Who this is for** • Hikers, expats and tourists looking for a nature‑filled half‑day adventure near Rome.

If you want more about Pigneto and meet new friends you should join us :) The mini tour is in italian, but we can talk a bit in english Una passeggiata lenta per guardare il Pigneto con occhi nuovi. Esploreremo gli angoli più iconici del quartiere: murales, il Pigneto quello più nascosto, stradine ricche di storia e quell’atmosfera da piccolo paese che rende il Pigneto un mondo a sé. Lungo il percorso cattureremo l’anima del quartiere e dialogheremo sul passato, il presente e il futuro di questo luogo speciale. 📸 **Cosa faremo** * Passeggiata esplorativa * Spazio per osservare, vagare e fotografare ciò che più vi ispira * Riceverete l’iconica **Tote Bag di Pignetismi** * Aperitivo tutti/e insieme in un posto iconico del Pigneto :) 📍 **Punto di incontro** Metro C Pigneto - Lato entrata Conad 💌 **Posti limitati – prenotazione obbligatoria** Un modo semplice e bello per esplorare il quartiere, raccontarne la storia attraverso le immagini e viverlo pienamente. Segui [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/") per restare aggiornato sui prossimi eventi e conoscere nuove persone con tutti i nostri eventi e meetup. *Le passeggiate sono esperienze informali, basate su storytelling, memoria urbana e vissuto personale del quartiere, senza spiegazioni storico-artistiche né interpretazione di beni culturali.* *Il contributo economico richiesto riguarda esclusivamente l’esperienza narrativa e di community e non un servizio di guida turistica.* *Il mini tour è aperto a tutte/i, anche cani e gatti sono ammessi :)* *Sarà in italiano ma l'atmosfera è internazionale.*

***E se il paradiso non fosse un luogo oltre la vita, ma uno stato di coscienza accessibile qui e ora?*** In questo incontro esploreremo il paradiso non come una promessa ipotetica futura, ma come una realtà presente: il luogo dove sei quando vedi le cose per come sono davvero. Il sognatore si chiede: è questo il luogo da cui sono venuto? È qui che ritornerò? O forse il paradiso era qui da sempre, nascosto in piena vista? Cosa faremo insieme: ∙ Esplorare il paradiso come stato di coscienza presente, non come destinazione futura ∙ Riflettere su cosa significhi svegliarsi dentro il sogno senza uscirne ∙ Condividere intuizioni personali in un piccolo cerchio intimo ∙ Praticare l’arte di vedere senza bisogno di risposte definitive **Obiettivo**: creare uno spazio gentile e senza giudizio dove connettersi e andare più in profondità rispetto alle conversazioni quotidiane. **Quando**: Domenica 21 giugno, ci incontriamo alle h17:45 per iniziare alle 18. **Dove**: di fronte alla metro EUR Palasport. **Posti**: Min 3 partecipanti / Max 12 partecipanti. Se ti iscrivi, assicurati di poter partecipare: ogni posto non utilizzato è una persona in meno nel cerchio. Ci vediamo lì!

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work. RSVP: There are other people who book this tour through other platforms. In order to avoid needlessly delaying the start of the tour please confirm or cancel your participation on the tour day by messaging me.

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 16:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 16:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 16:25-17:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 17:45-18:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 18:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **🤝POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately. Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All. ✨** Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 35 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

The only Metro Park with a fire tower! **History** [Scioto Grove Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/scioto-grove/) officially became the 19th park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system when it opened to the public on May 6, 2016. Located along a scenic bend of the Scioto River in Grove City, just south of Columbus, the 620-acre park was designed to blend preservation with modern recreation. Long before it became a park, this river corridor served as a vital footpath and trade route for Indigenous communities. Decades later, the mature forests and dramatic river bluffs caught the eye of conservationists looking to expand regional green spaces. The grand opening was a major milestone, drawing over 19,000 visitors in its very first weekend. The creation of the park was made possible through a sequence of land acquisitions and strong community partnerships. In October 2009, Franklin County voters approved a critical property tax levy that funded the initial purchase of 66 acres. Shortly after, the City of Grove City generously donated nearly 193 acres of land, previously known as Talbot Park, to anchor the project. Additional parcels were acquired using state grants from the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, successfully closing the gap between properties by December 2012. This collaborative funding model ensured that pristine wilderness areas remained completely protected from commercial development. From its inception, the park aimed to introduce innovative amenities to the regional park system, most notably the concept of "urban backpacking". Through a key partnership with the outdoor gear retailer REI Co-op, the park established the scenic REI River Trail. This trail features five rustic, reservation-only campsites along the river, specifically designed to give newcomers a safe place to practice backpacking close to home. Additionally, planners prioritized making the park fully pet-friendly, allowing leashed dogs across all trails and areas. This open-pet policy uniquely distinguished Scioto Grove from many other traditional Columbus Metro Parks. As the park grew in popularity, community members established special commemorative landmarks to honor local lives. In June 2019, a dedicated memorial garden was unveiled near the park entrance in memory of Reagan Tokes, an Ohio State University student. The serene space features a central pond bordered by bright blue flowers, representing her favorite color. A primary buckeye tree stands alongside a dedicated plaque, surrounded by four additional buckeye trees to represent her immediate family members. This addition transformed a portion of the park into a meaningful place for community reflection, healing, and peace. The historical depth of the park took a significant leap forward with the relocation of a massive piece of Ohio history. In August 2023, Metro Parks officially unveiled the Keystone Forest Lookout Tower, which had been carefully moved from Jackson County, Ohio. Originally constructed in 1942 by the Aermotor Windmill Company, the 82-foot-tall metal structure spent decades guarding southern Ohio’s vast forests from devastating wildfires. Workers painstakingly disassembled, re-galvanized, and reassembled the historic landmark at Scioto Grove. Today, visitors can climb its 111 steep steps to experience a panoramic view stretching all the way to the downtown Columbus skyline. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Scioto Grove](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SGR-map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** We will hike around 5 miles on the Overlook, REI River, Mingo, and Arrowhead Trails. While the configuration of the trails can lead us to occasionally taking longer hikes than at other parks, Scioto Grove is not generally a very strenuous place to hike. If you use hiking poles and inadvertently forget them, this is not a park where you're likely to end up caring that much. That said, Scioto Grove is one of the better Metro Parks for hiking as well as other things. They are the only Metro Park with five camping areas where you can literally pitch a tent and sleep for the night. You must contact the park and reserve these in advance; they are however free. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area, near the restrooms and playground. Arrowhead is the main picnic and parking area of the park, and it also has the only water fountain at Scioto Grove. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Grove City Brewing](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/menu). They have pretty good hamburgers. I was mortified to discover that I've never had their [Grove City Hooyah](https://www.beermenus.com/beers/486553-grove-city-hooyah) before, but I will correct that during this event. The actual address of the brewery is [3946 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3946+Broadway,+Grove+City,+OH+43123/@39.8836912,-83.0919635,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88389b3a28d0f4ad:0x3d85c41f608406c6!8m2!3d39.8836912!4d-83.0919635!16s%2Fg%2F11g8dh6h1_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

Moth Night with Butterfly Ridge in Granville Friday, July 17, 2026 8:45PM - 11:30PM Join Chris Kline from Butterfly Ridge for an evening learning about and identifying our nocturnal pollinating friends, the moths!! The program lasts a few hours, but you can leave on your own schedule. Free! Registration not required. Christopher Kline’s interest in butterflies began in 1997 when he began tagging Monarch butterflies in Indiana. Since 1997, he has tagged thousands of Monarchs, co-founded the Central Arizona Butterfly Association, and founded the Southwest Monarch Study. He has also served as the Butterfly Specialist at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, Ohio. He now is the Director of Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center in Rockbridge, Ohio where he and his wife have converted 21 acres of fields and forests into butterfly friendly habitats and have quintupled the butterfly population in the process. He has authored several books including A Field Guide to Tropical Butterflies of American Conservatories, Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants, Butterfly Rider, Moths of Butterfly Ridge, and the Beginner’s Guide to Mothing. 8:45PM - 11:30PM **Location**: Arena Area, Infirmary Mound Park 4351 Lancaster Rd in Granville, Ohio 43023 (Follow Signs in the Park to the Mothing location in the back) Other events at the Park: DIY Mosaic Stepping Stone - May 30 Gravel Gardens - June 4 Backyard Prairies - June 11 Rain Barrels - June 18 Moth Night - July 17 Butterfly Talk and Walk - July 18 More! Direct link to LPD activity catalog: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/licking-park-district-oh/catalog