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Bulgaria Beer Tasting @ IC der Laden
**\*To secure your spot, please [book here](https://www.swissbeertours.com/service-page/bulgaria-beer-tasting-ic-der-laden?referral=service_list_widget).\***
Bulgaria, one sip at a time. This one is different.
A deep dive into one of Europe’s most underrated craft scenes. Together with IC Der Laden, we’re hosting a special tasting focused on Bulgarian craft beer and cider - with bottles you won’t find in Switzerland… and in some cases not even in Bulgaria.
What to expect
🍾 3 bottles from Holy Forest Blendery - Wild ales & a cider - complex, experimental and extremely limited (with Bulgarian fruit). (Not available for purchase, even locally)
🍺 2 beers from Sofia Electric Brewing - Clean, modern and seriously well executed
A guided tasting with context, background and honest discussion about a scene that’s still flying under the radar.
And because one of the Holy Forest bottles didn’t survive the trip back to Switzerland, we’ll finish the evening with a few small bonus pours from our personal Balkan beer cellar.
6 drinks. 2 hours. Max 10 people. Details:
📅 Date: Friday, May 22
📍 Where: IC Der Laden, Zurich
⏰ Time: 18:00
🎟 Limited to 10 seats
💰Price: 85 CHF pp
🗣 Language: English (German translation possible)
Spots are limited.
**\*To secure your spot, please [book here](https://www.swissbeertours.com/service-page/bulgaria-beer-tasting-ic-der-laden?referral=service_list_widget).\***
Thank God it’s Friday (TGIF), Swiss American & International Expat Meet-Up Apero
\*\*\* 4th Friday\*\*\*
This is one of our most popular events, which has been going on for decades.
Anyone is welcome to join us!
No registration or membership is required to join us in this friendly atmosphere to meet new people and catch up with old friends - a great way to build a network within the greater community.
Sip & Paint Evening
Celebrate with a special creative night at Soho Bar, from **7:00 PM to 9:30 PM**. This is a celebration of laughter and good vibes! Zürich Together is collaborating with Sip N Paint Club, we will have a corner for our attendees, all you need is to look for your host Raluca or the Zürich Together flag.
**Coming with Zürich Together already provides you with a 20% discount applied upon the completion of the purchase. [Discounted Tickets available here](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/parties/afterwork/sip-n-paint-club-7434533947801885043.html?promocode=ZurichTogether). Please join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CT9PD90YhmCK1wACNTKZsR) to coordinate with the group.**
Enjoy a relaxed painting session while sipping cocktails and grooving to tunes from our live DJ. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned painter, everyone is welcome to join the fun and create something memorable.
**Event Highlights:**
🎨 Self-guided painting experience with fun, creative themes
🥂 Complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival
🎶 Live DJ setting the mood
🍸 Drinks available for purchase at the bar
This is a **self-guided session**, so you’re free to paint at your own pace and style. All materials are provided, just bring yourself. No experience needed, just come ready to relax and have a great time.
Spots are limited, so reserve yours now and make this a night to remember. 💕
Breathwork in Winterthur
In diesem 60-minütigen Breathwork Meet-Up tauchst du bewusst aus dem Kopf in den Körper. Durch geführte Atemtechniken beruhigst du dein Nervensystem, löst innere Spannung und schaffst Raum für Ruhe, Klarheit und neue Energie. Kein Vorwissen nötig.
Du brauchst nur dich, deinen Atem und die Bereitschaft, dir eine Stunde Zeit zu schenken. Für alle, die im Alltag viel leisten – und bewusst wieder bei sich ankommen wollen.
* Bringe komfortable Kleidung mit
* Yogamatten und Decken sind vorhanden
Bitte sei pünktlich. **Die Türen schliessen um 17.30 Uhr.** Danach ist kein Zugang mehr möglich.
Ich empfehle dir bereits etwas früher da zu sein um in Ruhe anzukommen.
Secrets of Strixhaven Draft Event @Kabooom Comic Shop
## GET READY FOR YOUR SECOND YEAR
The founding dragons invite you to study these preview cards to prepare. Look for cards from Lorehold, Quandrix, and the other three colleges to help you with your studies. You may even find rarities from the Mystical Archive as you unravel the Secrets of Strixhaven!
Return to the plane of Arcavios for our first look at the newest Standard set. Whether you're a math-magician from Quandrix or a silver-tongued Silverquill, this is your chance to sling brand-new spells and crack open the latest **Mystical Archive** rarities.
## **Draft Event with 3 Magic: Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters in English**
For every 2 Players there is 1 Play Booster added to the price pool, and for every Player there is a Price Pack added to the price pool.
Depending on number of participants there are also foil price packs and promo cards.
Entry fee: 25.-
Doors: 18:00
Start: 19:00
Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you.
For the registration, you'll need the Magic Companion App, and an Account on the App
(You can use your Arena Account to set it up)
**Follow us on:**
Facekbook:
[www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3i-NuLJrngd8LKVzkf-X5x)
*Instagram:*
[https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1vS_2BJgQb5IVJhI3ulEmv)
Join our Discord community:
[https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3BXj2MMMOgyGxsTFCr6RfC)
Atelier-Workshop: Mischtechnik
Experimentiere frei mit Farben, Formen und Materialien!
Anmeldung:[Atelier-Workshop: Mischtechnik | Kreativ Werkstatt](https://www.kreativwerkstatt.design/service-page/atelier-workshop-mischtechnik?referral=service_list_widget)
In diesem offenen Atelier-Workshop kannst du verschiedene Mischtechniken ausprobieren – ganz egal, ob du bereits Erfahrung hast oder einfach neugierig bist. Wir arbeiten mit Strukturpaste, Acrylfarben, Ölkreiden, Collagen, Tape und Aquarell und kombinieren sie nach Lust und Laune. So entstehen spannende, individuelle Werke auf unterschiedlichen Untergründen wie Leinwand, Fotokarton oder Papier.
Alle sind willkommen – mit oder ohne Vorkenntnisse. Komm vorbei und lass dich von deiner Kreativität überraschen!
Brewery Events Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
35+ Saturday Drinks🍷- Singles only.
**IMPORTANT: YOU NEED TO BUY A TICKET IN YOUR NOII PROFILE TO GET IN**
**Auf Tinder kein Bock mehr, aber für Parship ist es zu früh? We got you!**
**Wir organisieren mehrere Real Life Single Events. Jede. Woche.**
Lassen wir alle Single Herzen höher schlagen und veranstalten einen legendären noii Event. Vergiss Swipen und Chatten, in diesem Jahr daten wir im echten Leben (we don't make the rules).
Mit bis zu 400 Personen pro Event ist immer viel los. Worst case hast du ein geiles noiices Erlebnis gehabt, best case lernst du jemanden kennen, den du daten möchtest
**It's a vibe.**
Keine Sorge, das wird kein awkward Single Event mit einem sturen Ablauf. Es ist wie ein normaler Bar-Abend mit deinen Friends, wo du aber ganz easy noch andere Leute kennenlernst.
**[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)**
**So done with tinder but it’s too early for Parship? We got you!**
**We organize several real life single events. Every. Week.**
Let's make all single hearts beat faster and organize a legendary noii event. Forget swiping and chatting, this year we're dating in real life (we don't make the rules).
With up to 400 people per event, there is always a lot going on. Worst case scenario: you have a great noiice experience, best case: you meet someone you want to date
**It's a vibe.**
Don't worry, this won't be an awkward singles event with a stubborn schedule. It's like a normal bar evening with your friends, where you can easily meet other people.
**[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)**
🌿 YOGA in the PARK - Energizing HATHA FLOW under open sky 🧘🏻🌳🧘🏼♀️
**"Yoga in the Park" season is officially ON!**
Rise and shine with energy and flow - join me **every Saturday at 9:00 AM** to awaken your body, strengthen your muscles, and boost your vitality with an invigorating Hatha Vinyasa practice.
Breathe deeply, move mindfully, and greet the weekend feeling refreshed and balanced - all surrounded by the peaceful beauty of nature in one of Zurich’s most lovely parks.
📅 Every Saturday morning (weather dependent)
⏰ 9:00 AM – for an energizing & dynamic Hatha Vinyasa Yoga session
📍 Schindlergut Park (upper part near Nordstrasse)
🧘 All levels are welcome
✨ Bring your mat and a positive vibe!
Let’s flow through poses that build strength, increase flexibility, and connect breath with movement — moving with intention, joy, and community under the open sky.
💰 CHF 30 per session
https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/weekend-kickoff-yoga-flow-in-the-park-7402285262905034099.html
**🧘🏼♀️🧘🏻♂️ Bring a friend and you both get CHF 5 off (valid for first-time participants only)**
📲 To register or ask anything, drop me a whatsapp message or call: **075 443 93 49** or write at **Liuna_Holistic** on Instagram.
Or book directly via Event Frog: https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/weekend-kickoff-yoga-flow-in-the-park-7402285262905034099.html
🌐 Want updates on yoga sessions & special events not listed on MeetUp?
Join the WhatsApp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ektngw8U5tAIY6pqN994ICJuujj](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ektngw8U5tAIY6pqN994ICJuujj)
⸻
Can’t wait to flow with you on the mat soon!
With love & light,
Iri
Liuna Yoga 🌸🙏
Pokémon League Challenge Event @Kabooom Comic Shop
Get started in the world of competitive Pokémon at League Challenge tournaments. These events are smaller, local events at recognized Play!
League Challenges are entry-level competitions suitable for players of all experience levels.
In Pokémon League Challenge players can earn season-long rewards, as well as [Championship Points](https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/championship-series/2025/about#championship-points) that go toward earning an invitation to the [World Championships!](https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/championship-series/2025/world-championships)
League Challenge events are open to all players. Some of these events may have special promotions.
While we frequently update our event schedule, we recommend that you check with our [Event Calender ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=kabooomentertainment@gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Rome) and our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk).
Constructed Event following the current official [latest regulations](https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/tournaments-rules-and-resources)
Doors Open: 10:00
Start: 11:00
Entry fee: CHF 15.-
Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you.
The Tournament Participants will receive a Boosters from the current Set and Price Packs.
If you never been at our store before, make sure to have your [Pokémon ID](https://www.pokemon.com/us/account/) ready.
**Follow us on:**
Facekbook:
[www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop)
*Instagram:*
[https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/)
Join our Discord community:
[https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)
Bike Hash to Africa Party Experience
There will.be a BIG African festival in Winterthur, with lots of street music, food and special events, its going to be interesting and fun.
https://www.afro-pfingsten.ch/
But getting there is half the fun - this time we do it on bikes, for a change. We meet at Bahnhof Oerlikon (Nord, Max-Frisch Platz) at **2pm**, then ride **two & 1/2 hours** to Winterthur Vögelipark/Lindengutpark for down-down refreshments, then On On to the festival!
At Bassersdorf, we follow Swiss National Route 5 to Winterthur.
https://schweizmobil.ch/en/cycling-in-switzerland/route-5/stage-3
There will be "pause stops" along the way to resync - exact spots provided at the start, the map gives an idea with red circles. Winterthur Bahnhof has bike-carrying trains back to Zurich if you drink beers at the fest.
For non-biking walkers, we draft you to supply down-down refreshments at the On-Inn; message Chainsaw for details.
E-Bikes welcome, if you're electric or eclectic.
Consider renting an e-Bike earlier at Bahnhof Winterthur Rent-a-Bike, take the train to Oerlikon, and ride with us to the festival -- then dropping off your rental when you arrive.
Digital Detox Café [Relax, Play, Socialize, Craft]
**⚠️ [>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/essen-trinken/digital-detox-cafe-7458497765120727342.html) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)**
**Unplug & Create: Digital Detox Café at Paint it Easy**
Take a break from screens and reconnect with yourself and others at our Digital Detox event in Zürich’s most inviting creative space, Paint it Easy.
We’ll kick off the evening with a relaxed atmosphere, setting the tone for a mindful and inspiring night.
Join our craft group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3)
Choose your path for the evening:
**Deep Talk with Question Cards:** Dive into meaningful conversations and connect with fellow participants on a deeper level.
**Boardgames:** Just for fun or to meet new people.
**Creative Activities:**
* **Drawing** (included)
* **Canvas Painting** (CHF 10/hour + canvas, e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9)
* **Pottery Painting** (CHF 20–45 per piece)
* **Jewellery Making with Beads** (CHF 10/hour + materials, avg. CHF 20–30)
* **Linocut Printmaking** (CHF 25–35 per piece)
**Location:** Paint it Easy, Zürich
**Ticket:** CHF 15
**Includes :** Welcome drink\*, drawing material, notebook, games.
**Doesn't include** : optional creative activity fees (depending on your choice)
\*Warm drink, homemade iced tea, or lemonade
Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP)
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Whether you're painting, reflecting, or connecting, this is your space to recharge, express, and enjoy.
Please note that pictures might be taken and used, if you don't want to be on them please let the host know. Tickets are not refundable.
#digitaldetox
Grill Together 🔥
**⚠️ Attention: Date changed due to uncertain weather!**
Come hang out with us for a full day of grilling, chilling, and soaking up the summery vibes in the park!
We’ll have the grills going, music playing, and plenty of space to lounge, play games, and enjoy the day in nature together. Whether you pop by for a bit or stay the whole time, you’re welcome to join the fun.
Let’s make it a day full of laughter, good eats, and laid-back vibes!
**📌 Location**
We'll try to claim the [grillstelle by Käferberg](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xiYLW2G7jZ9XZyM49). If it happens to be taken, we'll check the ones near by and send updates both here and in the WhatsApp chat.
**🎒 What to Bring**
Food for the grill, drinks, picnic stuff, outdoor games, coins for the bathrooms and anything else you might want to be comfy and happy!
🌤 **Weather**
The weather is [forecasted](https://www.srf.ch/meteo/wetter/Z%C3%BCrich/47.3797,8.5342) to be sunny, and between 17-25 degrees. Bring sunglasses and maybe a funny hat!
**🚻 Bathrooms**
There will be public toilets in [Bucheggplatz, Buchegg GZ and Waidberg](https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/de/stadtleben/zusammenleben/oeffentlicher-raum/zueriwc.html) \- bring some coins\!
**💬 Event Chat**
Join the event's WhatsApp chat to get updates, coordinate stuff and share things with other attendees! [\[Join Chat\]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKtYiOv0r3kJrVUBOOcA9s)
🍕 Official Bitcoin Pizza Day | CV Labs Zug
RSVP here: [https://www.rsv.pizza/zug](https://www.rsv.pizza/zug?utm_source=luma)
***
🍕 Join us at CV Labs Zug as we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day, a milestone moment in crypto history marking the first real world Bitcoin transaction, when 10,000 BTC were famously exchanged for two pizzas in 2010!
What started as a simple purchase has become a global symbol of how far the ecosystem has come and a reminder of the innovation still ahead.
**What to expect:**
* Free pizza & good vibes
* Bitcoin & crypto enthusiasts sharing insights
* Good conversations into the world of bitcoin & other cryptocurrencies
RSVP on the [PizzaDAO website](https://www.rsv.pizza/zug?utm_source=luma) to secure your spot.
Whether you are deeply embedded in the space or just getting started, this is the perfect opportunity to plug into one of the world’s most active blockchain communities
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Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Soul Revival at the Beer Garden!
[Old School Groove](https://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolGrooveBand/) \- “I find my Soul Revival singing every single verse; yeah I guess that’s my church” \-Maren Morris\. Vintage rock\, southern rock\, blues\. Getcha soul on\!
**[Flint Station](https://www.theflintstation.com/)** is an old depot venue for drinks and live music. They usually have a **food truck** on location. Feel free to bring your own takeout. I'll bring a basket of snacks. NO COVER
*They're planning for a beautiful summer evening performance in the beer garden. However, if the weather doesn't cooperate...they will be upstairs in the old-time dance hall. Either way...it's going to be a night to remember!!*
**PARKING**: either near the beer garden or across the street.
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.
Friday night Social - Central Ohio Friends - 5 years of friends
For the last 5 years, Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection have teamed up for some incredible nights out and some of the biggest social events in Columbus with our biggest combined event bringing out 80+ people.
⚠️ Please only RSVP through ONE group to help keep headcount accurate.
Now we’re celebrating where it all started.
On Friday, May 22, we’ll be joining Central Ohio Friends 🍻 **Starting at** Brothers Bar & Grill in the Arena District the same place their very first event was held back in 2021.
Whether you’ve been to one of our events before or **have been waiting for the right one to come out to,** this is a great one to jump into.
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The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
You’ll gain insights into:
✅ The true definition of the subconscious
✅ How it generates unwanted emotions
✅ Its real purpose and function
✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you
And the most important topic:
**How do you take control of your subconscious!**
But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time.
📅 Reserve your spot now!
Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up.
Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
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