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Venez découvrir la prise de parole avec notre club Les Ailes 🎁🎙, inspiré du modèle international Toastmasters. Nous nous retrouvons deux jeudis par mois, dans le 8ème. Le 1er et 3ème jeudi du mois. Notre prochaine séance aura lieu le Jeudi 21 mai au 174 rue Faubourg Saint Honoré ( salle à droite au rez de chaussé) Vous assisterez à une séance d'Improvistion😀 ( à laquelle vous pouvez demander de participer - ce n'est pas une obligation) - vous écouterez des discours préparés🎤 et des evaluations sur les différentes prestations. Venez nombreux Le lien pour s"inscrire et décourvrir 2 séances à 10€ [Séance Toastmasters Les Ailes 2025-2026](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/toastmasters-les-ailes/evenements/seance-toastmasters-les-ailes-2025-2026)

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A safe and welcoming women’s circle designed to help you understand your hormones, menstrual cycle, and energy in real life - and learn how to work with your body rather than against it, so you can feel more balanced, supported, and able to thrive. Guided by Urska, health coach specialized in women’s hormonal health, this circle is created especially for busy urban women navigating modern life, work, relationships, and constant stimulation — often while feeling disconnected from their bodies or unsure how to support themselves hormonally. This circle is for you if you are experiencing hormonal imbalances, navigating fertility or trying to get pregnant, moving through different life stages, or simply wanting to better understand how your hormones influence your mood, energy, focus, and well-being throughout the month. Through clear, accessible teaching, you’ll be introduced to cycle syncing — understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle, the unique “superpowers” each phase brings, and why your needs naturally change across the month. You’ll also receive practical, realistic tips on how to adjust your food, lifestyle, rest, movement, and boundaries in ways that fit real life. The circle is held in a calm, respectful, and intimate setting. Sharing is always optional. You are welcome exactly as you are. This is a space to listen, to speak if you wish, and to feel safe sharing your experience among other women. ✨ A moment to slow down, feel seen, gain clarity, and leave with a deeper understanding of your body — and simple tools to support your hormones and thrive in everyday life. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**CONFÉRENCE :** Quel type d'entrepreneur êtes-vous? Adaptez votre stratégie. **Hello 👋** Vous êtes solopreneur, freelance, entrepreneur, créatif ou salarié CSP+ en reconversion, et vous vous demandez sérieusement comment atteindre l’indépendance financière ? Venez échanger avec d’autres entrepreneurs et investisseurs dans une ambiance conviviale, et orientée résultats. **Nous partageons ensemble sur :** – votre stratégie entrepreneuriale – le développement de votre cashflow – vos opportunités d’investissement **Vous repartez avec :** – des idées concrètes à activer – des retours d’expérience réels – une communauté qui vous tire vers le haut Préparez-vous à passer un cap… et à construire votre **“Best Life”**. **Rendez-vous tous les JEUDIS, le club donne des ailes 💸** 📍 4 Porte de la Plaine, 75015 Paris (Restaurant Rosé) 📅 Prochaine conférence : Business & Investisseur -7 mai à 14h30 (Créer un business à Cashflow) -14 mai à 14h30 (Réussir son Business-Méthode des 1% qui réussissent) -21 mai à 14h30 (Quel type d'entrepreneur / investisseur êtes vous ? Adaptez votre stratégie) -28 mai à 14h30 (Votre stratégie d'entrepreneur / investisseur est-elle efficace? Venez tester) 🎙 15h-Conférence à thème - 45 min & 15 min de Q/R 🎉 16h-Dealmatching - Échange business & investissement - 2h 🍻 19h-Apéritivo - Connaissance approfondie autour d'un verre - 1h À la liberté, et à bientôt les "Life Stylers" !

PayFit et Believe. Deux entreprises en hypercroissance, deux CTO, Sébastien, CTO chez PayFit, et Antoine, CTO de Believe, face au même défi : transformer leur organisation en profondeur; le tout sans casser la machine. Dans ce meetup Tech.Rocks présentiel, ils lèvent le voile sur les décisions difficiles, les dysfonctionnements structurels et les erreurs qui ont mis à rude épreuve leur time-to-market. Sans filtre, à la manière des talks Tech.Rocks, ils partagent les apprentissages concrets qui ont permis de reconstruire une culture engineering solide et scalable, en toute transparence. Car bâtir une organisation technique mature ne se décrète pas, cela se mesure, s'itère et ne s'arrête jamais. Une conviction portée par deux leaders qui l'ont appris à leurs dépens. Pour nous rejoindre, **[inscrivez-vous par ici](https://go.meltingspot.io/spot/130213ad-ff06-426a-87a4-196b9ef9651e/lives/93a51b4b-1b99-4e7e-bcd0-aa3acb93b82d)** et rendez-vous chez [DataDome](https://www.google.com/maps/place/DataDome/@48.8707795,2.3349915,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e66fc96a625f03:0xa99a4415d67b7aef!8m2!3d48.8707795!4d2.3349915!16s%2Fg%2F11cl_j3qxq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). 50 places uniquement, first arrived first served !

Hablaremos en español nativos y estudiantes, saludos a todos.

**Hello :)** J’ai le plaisir de t’inviter à un cocktail FIRE. On se retrouve à partir de 19h00 jusqu’à 22h30 pour échanger sur notre lifestyle, nos projets et nos investissements. C’est totalement gratuit 🙂 I’m pleased to invite you to a FIRE cocktail event. Let’s meet from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM to discuss our lifestyle, projects, and investments. It’s completely free 🙂 **C’est ce qu’il te faut si tu veux:** Obtenir des tips sur ceux qui font des cryptos Trouver des associés pour ton prochain projet Avoir des informations sur la vente de ta boite Echanger avec ceux qui vivent de l’immobilier Discuter avec des repreneurs d’entreprise Découvrir les stratégies en bourse Passer en freelance **This is for you if you want to:** Get tips from crypto investors Find partners for your next project Get insights on selling your business Connect with real estate investors Talk with business buyers Discover stock market strategies Transition to freelance work Tu peux venir seul/e ou avec des amis. Tu ne vas pas regretter. You can come alone or bring friends. You won’t regret it! **A propos de moi:** Moi, c’est Victor. J’ai 37 ans. Je coordonne le mouvement FIRE en France. J’ai 200 apparts, 10 entreprises. Au plaisir de te partager ce que je sais ❤️ J’organise le meetup. Tu peux retrouver mon livre: [https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/](https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/) Tu peux retrouver ma newsletter: [https://firefrance.substack.com/](https://firefrance.substack.com/) Tu peux retrouver mes projets: [https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste](https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste) A très vite ! **About me:** I’m Victor. I’m 37 years old and I coordinate the FIRE movement in France. I own 200 apartments and 10 businesses. Looking forward to sharing what I know with you ❤️ I’m organizing the meetup. You can find my book: [https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/](https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/) You can check out my newsletter: [https://firefrance.substack.com/](https://firefrance.substack.com/) You can follow my projects: [https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste](https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste) See you soon!

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

**Sans Clue H3 R\*n 1191 \| From Issy to Là\-Bas R\*n** DescriptionTBD 🐰 Hares: Wandering 2 Lips & Pleasing Semen 👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, bag drop 🧭 Directions: RER C, station Issy 📍 Meeting Point: follow the markings 💶 Hash Cash: 10 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer and food.) 🥐 Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, **shiggy socks**, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, **scratchy bushes**, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Photos des éditions précédentes : [https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/34814827/](https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/34814827/) [https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/35217595/](https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/35217595/) [https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/35609084/](https://www.meetup.com/pleinairparis/photos/35609084/) 🌳 🌳 🌳 🗺️ **Partons pour trois jours d’aventure aux confins de l’Île-de-France, au cœur des falaises de la Seine.** Au fil du week‑end, nous alternerons entre sentiers, villages charmants et panoramas grandioses, avant de changer de point de vue en glissant sur la Seine en kayak. Notre itinéraire nous mènera jusqu’à [Vétheuil](https://www.destination-vexin-francais.fr/fiches/vetheuil-6008897/) et [Giverny](https://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/les-incontournables/giverny/), au cœur des lieux qui ont inspiré Monet. Deux nuits à [La Roche‑Guyon](https://www.valdoise-tourisme.com/les-incontournables/la-roche-guyon-un-village-dans-lhistoire/), dans un gîte chaleureux, permettront de profiter pleinement de cette parenthèse nature, simple et revitalisante. **📌​ JOUR 1 : Samedi 23/05** **De Mantes-la-Jolie à la Roche-Guyon** Distance 22 km Allure soutenue 5 km/h Dénivelé positif 427 m Pour cette première journée, on traverse les paysages vallonnés du Vexin à un bon rythme, entre forêts, plateaux et points de vue impressionnants sur la vallée de la Seine. 🏰 En fin d’après‑midi, on rejoint le [village de La Roche‑Guyon](https://www.valdoise-tourisme.com/les-incontournables/la-roche-guyon-un-village-dans-lhistoire/), dominé par son donjon médiéval et son château adossé à la falaise. On s’installe dans un gîte confortable pour une soirée reposante. **📌​ JOUR 2 : Dimanche 24/05** 🛶 **Descente en canoë dans le Vexin** On troque les chaussures de rando pour les pagaies et on embarque pour une descente fun et rafraîchissante au cœur du Vexin. Entre falaises, méandres et éclaboussures, la rivière devient un vrai terrain de jeu. 💦 Une parenthèse pleine de bonne humeur qui change le rythme et offre un point de vue unique sur la nature environnante. Il sera également possible de visiter le [château de La Roche‑Guyon](https://www.chateaudelarocheguyon.fr/) ainsi que la [maison de Monet à Vétheuil](https://vetheuil-impressionniste.com/) pour prolonger l’expérience culturelle au cœur du Vexin. (en option) **📌​ JOUR 3 : Lundi 25/05** **De la Roche-Guyon à Bonnières-sur-Seine** Distance 18 km Allure soutenue 5 km/h Dénivelé positif 252 m Pour cette dernière étape, on reprend la marche en direction de Bonnières-sur-Seine, sur un itinéraire plus doux mais toujours ponctué de beaux panoramas. 🖼️ Sur le chemin, on traverse le village de Giverny, célèbre pour [la maison et les jardins de Claude Monet](https://claudemonetgiverny.fr/), où sont nés les mythiques *Nymphéas*. Une halte inspirante pour conclure ce week‑end entre nature, culture et aventure. 🌳 🌳 🌳 **TARIF 145 euros/pers** ✔️ INCLUS DANS LE PRIX \ *L'hébergement dans un gîte, chambres en dortoirs partagés \* La location des kayaks \ *Les diners et les petits-déjeuners (préparés ensemble) (option végétarien et/ou sans gluten possible) \* Accompagnement par un organisateur Plein air Paris \ *Transport de la nourriture au gîte (en moins à porter) ❌ NON INCLUS \* Le transport public \ *Les pique-niques du samedi, dimanche et lundi \* Les tickets d'entrée pour les visites culturelles (en option) **\>\>\> Inscription sur liste d'attente pour tous avant d'être contacté pour valider votre participation [🙏](https://emojiterra.com/fr/mains-en-priere/) Merci de consulter vos messages une fois inscrit.** 🌳 🌳 🌳 **POINT DE RENDEZ-VOUS** 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous à la Gare Saint Lazare à 09h en tête de quai du train en direction de Mantes la Jolie.** Le train partira à 09h15 pour arriver à la gare de Mantes Station à 10h15. Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Louis est le 06 28 06 28 28. 🕘 Retour : Départ de la gare de Bonnières sur Seine par le ter à 17h01. Arrivée à la gare Saint-Lazare à 17h48. 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5,20€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 **NE PAS OUBLIER** \*des vêtements adaptés des chaussures de randonnée \* une gourde un drap de sac ou un sac de couchage (il y a oreillers et couvertures au gîte) \ *un pique-nique pour le samedi, dimanche et lundi (il y a un épicerie et une boulangerie à la Roche Guyon si besoin) \* un isolant pour pouvoir s'asseoir par terre \ *un sac pour jeter ses déchets un masque de nuit et des bouchons d'oreille (nuits en dortoirs) \* une petite trousse de secours avec des pansements pour ampoules \ *une petite serviette \* des chaussons ou claquettes pour le gîte \ *une lampe frontale \* un petit contenant pour récupérer les restes du diner \ *ses affaires de toilette \* un moyen de paiement \ *sa bonne humeur :) 🌳 🌳 🌳 \>\> En t'inscrivant tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris <<

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

**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.