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🤩♠️🤩 Last Saturday Spades@Nando's in Silver Spring 🤩♠️🤩
🤩♠️🤩 Last Saturday Spades@Nando's in Silver Spring 🤩♠️🤩
🕕 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! This event is hosted in partnership with the DMV Spades Meetup Group. Please direct all questions to the event host, Nne-Nne.
♠️ Play the game that promotes partnership!
🚗 Parking in Wayne Ave.
🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available!
🥗 Please support the business by ordering food/drinks.
👩🏾🤝👨🏿 Get matched with a partner onsite!
🎓 All skill levels are welcome.
Come hang out with us and have a great time!
👥 Posted in 10+ groups. So expect a nice crowd.
🌟 The fun starts at 6:00pm! RSVP today.
Primewise Founders Club Fundraising Event- Washington DC
**Raise funds for your startup directly from leading venture capital investors and** **Join Primewise Founders Club's community where visionary entrepreneurs connect, collaborate and create magic together.**
**Primewise Founders Club**, in collaboration with **a leading Venture Capital Firm**, presents an exclusive VC Connect Session – a high-impact opportunity for early-stage founders to pitch directly to active venture capital investors.
This closed-door virtual event brings together selected founders and investors in a focused setting designed to foster meaningful connections, investor feedback, and potential funding opportunities across USA.
If you’re building a scalable technology venture or an innovative business model, this is your chance to showcase your vision to leading investors and industry experts.
Register Now: https://thepfclub.com/vc-connect-registration/
[Filling the form is a must]
**What Makes This Special:**
* Pitch directly to VC: Pitch your startup directly to VC and investors
* Strategic partnerships: Collaborate with fellow founders on new ventures.
* Scaling discussions: Exchange ideas on growth and market expansion.
* Investment opportunities: Be the first to discover promising startups.
* Expand your influence while contributing to the startup ecosystem.
* A supportive community: Celebrate wins and overcome challenges together.
**VC event:** Invite-only access - details will be shared for shortlisted founders
**Date**: 27th June, 2026
**Time**: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
**Format**: Online
**Join Our Ecosystem:**
1\. Register for the event
2\. Join our LinkedIn community
3\. Get access to our exclusive WhatsApp group
4\. Connect with fellow members
5\. Start growing together\!
Contact Us:
Website: [[https://thepfclub.com/](https://thepfclub.com/)]
Email: [[event@thepfclub.com](http://event@thepfclub.com/)]
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/primewise-founders-club/]
To your entrepreneurial success,
Primewise Founders Club Team
😊♠️😊 Last Saturday Spades@Nando's in Silver Spring!
Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring!
♠️😃♠️ Spades at Nando's Peri Peri in Downtown Silver Spring!!!
Join us for Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! The fun starts at 6pm!
All skill levels are welcome. RSVP today.
Check out The DMV Spades Meetup Group https://meetu.ps/c/8qv5/1SV52/d on Meetup
Parking is available in Wayne Ave Garage. Silver Spring Metro Station nearby.
Event posted in multiple groups. So expect a nice crowd.
Come hang out with us and have a great time!
We hope to see you there! God bless. 😊❤️🙏🏾
Stress Release Saturday Evening Sound Bath
### **Wash away stress and ignite inner peace.** **This sound bath is an opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a soothing environment where you can recharge and reconnect with your true self. The soothing vibrations of various instruments will guide you on a sound journey of healing, helping to release built-up tension and emotional weight.**
***What is sound healing? During a sound healing experience also known as a sound bath participants lie down comfortably, allowing their bodies to relax and open to the healing frequencies from the soothing vibrational sounds filling the space. The session will feature an array of instruments, including crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, gentle chimes, gongs, and other vibrational instruments, each chosen for their unique resonant qualities. The soundscape will be carefully crafted to guide participants through a journey of deep relaxation and inner exploration, promoting emotional release and mental clarity. As the session unfolds, the sounds will recalibrate every cell in your body, creating a nurturing environment where you can connect to your innerself. The experience will make you feel refreshed, aligned and rejuvenated.***
**What you may experience during this session:**
* Stress Relief and deep relaxation
* Ability to connect to your higher self, Ancestors and the divine
* Relief physical pain
* Release anxiety
* Improve emotional balance
* Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace
* Ability to create self-love and improve relationships
**What to bring:**
* Your own water bottle
* A Yoga mat (or use one at the studio)
* A blanket ( or use one at the studio)
* Eye mask (if you have one)
* Comfortable clothes to lay down
* If you are very sensitive to sound you may wear earplugs for this session
**About Jenny Perez Curandera:** Jenny is a Full Time Curandera Shamanic Healer born into the Curanderismo tradition that utilizes Traditional Curanderismo Shamanic Healing modalities past down from previous generations. Her core values are to LIVE IN HARMONY with great spirit, the elements, nature, animals and people. DO NO HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE, PLANTS OR ANIMALS. In the traditional Curanderismo that Jenny practices the foundation is LOVE AND RESPECT to the spirit world, towards animals,plants, people,free will and the elders who guard the curanderismo tradition (Los Abulitos de la tradicion).
Private bookings are available for ancestral healings,energy clearing , energy balancing and tarot readings. If you would like to book a private energy session or tarot reading before/after the sound healing session send an email to healing@curanderasheart.com or text (703)531-7046 ( Visit our site for more information on our upcoming ancestral healing ceremonies, trauma release ceremonies, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, women circles, breathwork sessions and energy clearing ceremonies to bring balance to mind, body and spirit) Stay connected via IG @curanderasheart
Curanderas Heart is located in the Westover Village in Arlington VA . 5852 Washington Blvd unit 5 Arlington VA at a walkable neighborhood with food options and street parking. Space is limited allowing all of our events to have an intimate vibe. Due to limited space pre registration and arriving on time is very important.
**DATE : SATURDAYS**
**TIME: 5pm-6pm Doors will open 30 minutes early ARRIVE ON TIME TO SET UP YOUR SPOT. DON'T KNOCK ON THE DOOR OR DISTURB THE SESSION. ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT MEANS SESSION IS ALREADY IN PROCESS AND IT WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE SESSION IS OVER.**
**Energy Exchange: $45**
**Address: 5852 Washington Blvd unit5 Arlington VA 22205**
**Info: WWW.CURANDERASHEART.COM**
**healing@curanderasheart.com**
**703\. 531\.7046 call or text**
\*\*What you may experience during this session:\*\*Stress Relief and deep relaxationAbility to connect to your higher self, Ancestors and the divineRelief physical painRelease anxietyImprove emotional balanceIncreased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peaceAbility to create self-love and improve relationships
**\*\*\*\*Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for missed, canceled reservations or if you arrive after session has already started\*\*\*\***
### **What you may experience during this session: Improve emotional balance, Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace. Ability to create self-love and improve relationships**
😀♠️😀 Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring@Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken
😀 Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring!
👩🏾🤝👨🏿 All skill levels are welcome. Get matched with a partner onsite.
♠️ Check out The DMV Spades Meetup Group https://meetu.ps/c/8qv5/1SV52/d on Meetup
🅿️ Parking is available in Wayne Ave Garage. Silver Spring Metro Station nearby.
😃 Come celebrate with us and have a great time!
📆 **Posted in multiple groups. So, expect a nice crowd.**
🌟 The fun starts at 6pm! RSVP today.
🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available!
🍗 Please support the business by ordering food/drinks.
Primewise Founders Club VC Connect and Networking Event- Washington DC
**Pitch your startup directly to leading venture capital investors and** **Join Primewise Founders Club's exclusive networking session where visionary entrepreneurs connect, collaborate and create magic together.**
**Primewise Founders Club**, in collaboration with **a leading Venture Capital Firm**, presents an exclusive VC Connect Session – a high-impact opportunity for early-stage founders to pitch directly to active venture capital investors.
This closed-door virtual event brings together selected founders and investors in a focused setting designed to foster meaningful connections, investor feedback, and potential funding opportunities across USA.
If you’re building a scalable technology venture or an innovative business model, this is your chance to showcase your vision to leading investors and industry experts.
Register Now: [https://thepfclub.com/neusa/]
[Filling the form is a must. If you are looking to apply for investor connect, click "Raise Investment" on the "what are you hoping to gain from the event" and our team will reach out to you.]
**What Makes This Special:**
* Pitch directly to VC: Pitch your startup directly to VC and investors
* Strategic partnerships: Collaborate with fellow founders on new ventures.
* Scaling discussions: Exchange ideas on growth and market expansion.
* Investment opportunities: Be the first to discover promising startups.
* Expand your influence while contributing to the startup ecosystem.
* A supportive community: Celebrate wins and overcome challenges together.
**Networking event:**
**Date**: 27th June, 2026
**Time**: 12:00 PM (EDT)
**Format**: Online
**VC event:** Invite-only access - details will be shared for shortlisted founders
**Join Our Ecosystem:**
1\. Register for the event
2\. Join our LinkedIn community
3\. Get access to our exclusive WhatsApp group
4\. Connect with fellow members
5\. Start growing together\!
Contact Us:
Website: [[https://thepfclub.com/](https://thepfclub.com/)]
Email: [[event@thepfclub.com](http://event@thepfclub.com/)]
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/primewise-founders-club/]
To your entrepreneurial success,
Primewise Founders Club Team
Bucks County Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Chakra Reset Sunday Evening Sound Bath
Our chakras are energy centers that influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. When they are aligned, we experience harmony, increased energy, and a greater sense of peace.
Allow yourself to wash away stress and clear any stagnant energy. As you lie comfortably, the soothing sounds of crystal bowls and calming instruments will resonate through your body, harmonizing each chakra from root to crown. This sound bath is designed to promote deep relaxation, enhance your emotional well-being, and restore your inner balance. No Experience necessary. All you need is an open heart to welcome the sound medicine.
**What you may experience during this session:**
-Chakra Balancing
-Ability to connect to your higher self and your Ancestors
-Improve Sleep
-Improve emotional balance
-Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace
-Ability to create self-love and improve relationships
-Stress Relief
\*\*What to bring:\*\*Your own water bottle, Eye mask (if you have one) Comfortable clothes lay down. Yoga Mats and Blankets will be provided or bring your own for extra comfort.
**About Jenny Perez Curandera:** Jenny is a Full Time Curandera Shamanic Healer born into the Curanderismo tradition that utilizes Traditional Curanderismo Shamanic Healing modalities past down from previous generations. Her core values are to LIVE IN HARMONY with great spirit, the elements, nature, animals and people. DO NO HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE, PLANTS OR ANIMALS. In the traditional Curanderismo that Jenny practices the foundation is LOVE AND RESPECT to the spirit world, towards animals,plants, people,free will and the elders who guard the curanderismo tradition (Los Abulitos de la tradicion).
Private bookings are available for ancestral healings,energy clearing , energy balancing and tarot readings. If you would like to book a private energy session or tarot reading before/after the sound healing session send an email to healing@curanderasheart.com or text (703)531-7046 ( Visit our site for more information on our upcoming ancestral healing ceremonies, trauma release ceremonies, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, women circles, breathwork sessions and energy clearing ceremonies to bring balance to mind, body and spirit) Stay connected via IG @curanderasheart
Curanderas Heart is located in the Westover Village in Arlington VA . 5852 Washington Blvd unit 5 Arlington VA at a walkable neighborhood with plenty of food options and street parking. Space is limited allowing all of our events to have an intimate vibe. Due to limited space pre registration and arriving on time is very important.
**DATE: SUNDAY**
**TIME: 5pm-6pm Doors will open 30 minutes early ARRIVE ON TIME TO SET UP YOUR SPOT. PLEASE DON'T KNOCK ON THE DOOR OR DISTURB THE SESSION. ONCE THE DOOR IS LOCK IT MEANS SESSION IS ALREADY IN PROCESS AND IT WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE SESSION IS OVER.**
**Energy Exchange: $45**
**Address: 5852 Washington Blvd unit5 Arlington VA 22205**
**Info: WWW.CURANDERASHEART.COM**
\*\*[healing@curanderasheart.com**](http://healing@curanderasheart.com**/ "http://healing@curanderasheart.com**/")
**703\. 531\.7046 call or text Jenny**
\*\*What you may experience during this session:\*\*Stress Relief and deep relaxationAbility to connect to your higher self, Ancestors and the divineRelief physical painRelease anxietyImprove emotional balanceIncreased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peaceAbility to create self-love and improve relationships
**\*\*\*\*Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for missed, canceled reservations or if you arrive after session has already started\*\*\*\***
😀♠️😀 Last Saturday Spades@Nando's in Silver Spring - Posted in 10+ Groups
♠️ Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! ♠️
@Nando's Peri Peri Chicken!!! 😃😃😃
Join us for Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! The fun starts at 6pm! All skill levels are welcome. RSVP today.
Check out The DMV Spades Meetup Group https://meetu.ps/c/8qv5/1SV52/d on Meetup
Free parking in Wayne Ave Garage. Near Silver Spring Metro Station.
(Event is posted on multiple platforms, number of attendees is much higher than displayed here).
We hope to see you there! God bless. 😊❤️🙏🏾
😀♠️😀 Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring - Posted in 10+ Groups
♠️ Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! ♠️
🌟 In Downtown Silver Spring
🕕 6:00pm to 10:00pm
😀 **Posted in multiple groups. So, expect a nice crowd.**
🚗 Nearby Parking in Wayne Ave. Garage
🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available! Please support the business by purchasing food/drinks.
✅️ No partner needed! Get matched with a partner onsite. All skill levels are welcome.
❤️ Come hang out with a friendly and welcoming group. Meet new people and have a great time!
🌟 The fun starts at 6:00pm! RSVP today.
Friday Happy Hour
LOCATION FOR THIS MONTH - [Urban Garden Brewhouse,](https://www.urbangardenbrewing.com/) a new Black-owned brewery in DC! We’re here to make new Bi/Pan+ friends, and catch up with old ones! This event is monthly; **check the comments day-of for where to meet and how to find us**.
We’ll be here, queer, and full of cheer!
INHERENT RISK AND LIABILITY: Organizers carefully plan events and check public sources for weather and safety. Common sense dictates that conditions may change and there is inherent risk associated with attendance. Organizers and the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center do not accept any liability for accidents/injuries or any other incidences that may occur in connection with the activities published herein or on linked sites.
Hike:Mason Dixon Trail: Oakland Run / Peavine Island, PA
(Bus hike) Explore a portion of the 199-mile blue-blazed Mason-Dixon Trail, which connects the Appalachian Trail with the Brandywine Trail. Long hikers start at Peavine Island and moderate hikers at Holtwood Dam on the Susquehanna River. We’ll take the trail northbound on the west side of the river past Lock 12 and through scenic Oakland Run Gorge. Both hikes end at the Otter Creek Campground, at the parking area where Otter Creek flows into the Susquehanna River. Est. 11 miles, 1600' elevation and 7.5 miles, 1400' elevation. Mason Dixon Map 5. Fare: $33 plus park fee or pass. Note: It is imperative that your RSVP includes both your phone number and where you’re boarding to give the leaders an opportunity to call you if you’re running late.
**MD Boarding Hikes**
* **[DC: Near 17th and K St. NW](https://bit.ly/17thandKnu)** downtown (east side of Farragut Square). Bus leaves at 8 a.m. SHARP, so it's essential to arrive well before 8.
* **[Grosvenor-Strathmore - Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grosvenor-Strathmore/@39.0290866,-77.1038062,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7cc1d7517e10d:0x4dd38c36fee3d96d!8m2!3d39.0290866!4d-77.1038062!16s%2Fg%2F1hjh2tbt1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**[ ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grosvenor-Strathmore/@39.0290866,-77.1038062,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7cc1d7517e10d:0x4dd38c36fee3d96d!8m2!3d39.0290866!4d-77.1038062!16s%2Fg%2F1hjh2tbt1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)Metro station at Tuckerman Lane off Rockville Pike in Bethesda (just north of the Beltway) Meet there by 8:15 a.m. Plenty of parking is available.
**RESERVATIONS**
Wanderbirds Hiking Club is a 501(c)(7) non-profit, and the public is invited on all hiking trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Saturday, but reserving as early in the week as possible helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number and where you'll be boarding the bus.
**FIRST-TIME HIKERS**
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep a 2-mph pace. New hikers are required to first complete a moderate hike.
**LIABILITY WAIVER**
Most of our hikes take place in remote wilderness areas where cell phone service is not available. Any person participating in any Club activity is responsible for their own safety, health and welfare, and must assume all risks and liabilities related to all Club activities. The Club, its hike leaders, hike sweeps, officers, and other representatives are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damage to persons, children, pets, and/or property, arising from any trips or activities of the Club. You are responsible for bringing enough water, food, and first aid supplies, including those for your personal medical conditions.
**CANCELLATION POLICY**
To cancel and receive a full bus hike refund, less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before NOON on the Friday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after noon on the Friday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.
Cancellations to Metro/carpool/trailhead hikes will not issue a financial refund, but hiker must change their Meetup RSVP to NO so that leaders do not wait for them at the trailhead.
**COVID-19, FLU, & RSV PRECAUTIONS**
Anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness should not attend the event.
**MORE DETAILS --** [SEE THE FAQS ON OUR WEBSITE by](http://www.wanderbirds.org/faq.html)
20s to 40s- Sunday Forest Hike & Brunch in Greenbelt Park
Start Location
Greenbelt Metro Dr., Greenbelt, MD, 20770, US
End Location
Same as start location
Start
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM
End
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Description
Join us for another refreshing Sunday morning hike through one of the DC area's hidden gems, followed by an optional brunch at a local café.
We'll explore the scenic trails of Greenbelt Park, a 1,100-acre forest managed by the National Park Service. Despite being only minutes from the city, the park feels surprisingly remote, with shady woodland paths, towering trees, gentle hills, and opportunities to spot birds and other wildlife.
Our route will follow a combination of the park's loop trails, offering a pleasant mix of forest scenery and easy-to-moderate hiking. We'll maintain a social pace with time to enjoy nature and get to know fellow hikers.
Distance: Approximately 5–6 miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Terrain: Natural dirt trails with some roots and gentle hills
Please Bring:
Water
Comfortable hiking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
A positive attitude!
Optional Brunch:
After the hike, those interested are welcome to join us for brunch at New Deal Café in historic Greenbelt, a cozy community gathering spot known for its coffee, breakfast options, and relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you're new to hiking or a regular trail enthusiast, come enjoy a morning of fresh air, conversation, and good food.
Looking forward to hiking with you!
Bucks County Events Near You
Connect with your local Bucks County community
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Licking County Garden Bash and Open House! Newark
Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) Learning Garden Open House
🌸 FREE Family Event Saturday! 🌿
🕙 Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🚗 Parking available in the field near the
Polyhouse
📍The Learning Center for Gardening at the OSU Extension, 771 E. Main St., Newark, Ohio
Bring a friend!
Join us at the Licking County Master Gardener Learning Garden for a day full of fun, creativity, and garden inspiration for all ages!
Tour the Native Pollinator Garden, Monarch Waystation garden, Sun Garden, Pantry Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Dahlia garden, Pioneer Garden (gardening by the moon), Phenology garden, and more!
🍪 Free food, kid-friendly activities, and garden goodies for the whole family. A complimentary lunch of hot dogs, chips, cookies, and bottled water will be available while supplies last.
Spend a summer afternoon exploring gardens, learning new skills, and celebrating local heritage with the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers.
Stroll through a variety of gardens, including:
• Pioneer Garden featuring heritage plants and traditional practices such as planting by the moon
• Children’s Garden with sensory plants and family-friendly activities
• Cutting Garden filled with flowers grown for bouquets and floral arrangements
• Pumpkin Patch
• Watermelon Patch
• Bird Garden Sanctuary
Enjoy demonstrations and activities throughout the day:
• Bug Safari for children
• Food preservation demonstration
• Heritage gardening presentation
• Trees and woody plants discussion, including the art of espalier, training fruit trees into beautiful living forms
• Oak tree dedication commemorating America’s 250th birthday with Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb
This free, family-friendly event is open to gardeners of all experience levels. Come discover new ideas, meet local gardeners, and enjoy one of Licking County’s unique educational garden spaces.
We look forward to seeing you in the garden!
Free to attend. No RSVP needed, just show up!
Tour local Native wildflower meadow and learn how to make your own
Granville Land Lab
2025 Burg Street | Granville
MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS PROJECT
Learning Landscapes
Tour + Community Science at the Land Lab
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 noon: Program
12- 12:30: picnic lunch
*meet at shelter house near Granville Intermediate School playground*
Free. Registration Required so we know to expect you,[ click here https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour](https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour)
Want to make your own wildflower meadow? Residents of licking county can sign up for this free program to receive free seed and training
https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/meadows
**ABOUT THE EVENT**
Join Pollinator Pathway for a morning at the Land Lab, a ~100-acre prairie and outdoor learning space just steps from Granville Intermediate School. This event explores how schools and other campuses can create living classrooms and contribute to community science.
* **Tour the Land Lab:** Award-winning environmental science educator Jim Reding will lead guided tours through prairie, wetlands and other restored habitat, sharing the story behind this nationally-recognized space and the students and partnerships who helped make it happen.
* **Contribute to Community Science with iNaturalist App:** Learn to identify and document plants, pollinators and other wildlife using iNaturalist. Dr. Karen Goodell, professor of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University at Newark and one of Ohio's foremost experts on native bees will share how to use this powerful tool to learn about the natural world while contributing to scientific research.
* **Connect & Collaborate:** The morning program concludes with an optional BYO picnic lunch and networking at the Land Lab shelter house, overlooking the prairie.
**🌸Anyone passionate about conservation and outdoor learning is welcome🌸**
**WHAT TO BRING, WEAR & PREPARE**
* **Download the iNaturalist app (the new one vs. the "classic" one) & create an account prior to the event if you don't have one already.**
* **Sunscreen**
* **Water bottle**
* **Insect repellent**
* **Hat**
* **Comfortable closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven terrain**
* **Light-colored clothing.**
* **Long pants and socks are encouraged.**
* **Please bring a reusable water bottle**
* **Packed/picnic lunch.**
**Picnic table seating will be available at the shelter house overlooking the Land Lab**
America 250th Picnic!
***July is National Picnic Month*** (along with National Hot Dog/Baked Beans/Ice Cream Month)! So let's do it up by joining a giant PICNIC celebrating America's 250th Birthday!
Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an **America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style!** Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on the contributions of Ohioans over the past 250 years.
Our picnic will feature a relaxed atmosphere with food, live music (starts at 5pm), and opportunities to connect with friends.
***BRING***: ***Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs*** and enjoy an afternoon of community celebration.
***FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the shop and food trucks.
***PARKING***: limited near the wine shop. Most park one block away in the church parking lot.
[Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) has been part of the Central Ohio community since 1977, and we are proud to host this gathering during our 50th year of operation as a local place for connection and hospitality.




























