Harmonica

**A place to meet sound, without maps** Facilitated by **Vesti Gium (they/them)** Everyone enters as they are. No score. No threshold of skill. We follow the room, moment by moment— listening, nudging, letting the music find itself. A breath, a shoelace, a laugh, a footstep— each carries weight. Silence is welcomed; noise is celebrated. There are no wrong directions here. We practise a listening that reaches outward and inward: to ourselves, to one another, to the space we shape together. That is where the music begins. * 🌀 Bring a voice, an object, an instrument, a movement—or nothing at all. * ✨ **Priority given to FLINTA folks and people with migration backgrounds.** * 🎧 No experience needed. Curiosity is enough. * 📍 Berlin – \[theodorstraße 5,12099] * 🗓 Every Wednesday 17: 30 * 📬 DM or email **[vestigium.impro@gmail.com](mailto:vestigium.impro@gmail.com)** to join Come make sound—come be heard.

## 🇪🇸 Español Instagram: @amistades_latinas_berlin 🎟️ **Compra tus entradas aquí:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) La entrada incluye las 12 uvas, solo podran atender al evento los poseedores de una entrada oficial ( se pedirá en la puerta) 🎆 ¡Acompáñanos este **31 de diciembre desde las 19:00** en **Baerwaldstraße 35 (Kreuzberg)** para despedir el año con **música latina, karaoke, uvas, baile y diversión!** 🎵 Tendremos **zona interior con música en vivo y karaoke**, y también **zona exterior con ambiente relajado** para charlar y celebrar al aire libre. 🍇 A medianoche tomaremos juntos **las 12 uvas** para dar la bienvenida al **2026** con alegría y buena energía. 🍽 Venderemos botanas durante la noche. 🍺 **El bar vende bebidas** – **no se permite traer bebidas de fuera**. 🎤 Karaoke toda la noche 💃 Música latina: cumbia, reggaetón, bachata, salsa y más 🗣️ Intercambio de idiomas (Language Tandem) 🤝 Conoce gente nueva en Berlín 💰 **Entrada anticipada: 5 € (incluye las 12 uvas para la medianoche)** 🎟️ **Compra tus entradas aquí:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) 💰 **Entrada en puerta: 8 € el día del evento** 📍 Dirección: Baerwaldstraße 35, 10961 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🌍 ¡Todo el mundo es bienvenido! Energía positiva solamente ✨ *** ## 🇬🇧 English Instagram: @amistades_latinas_berlin Meetup: [meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin](https://www.meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin) 🎆 Join us this **December 31st from 7:00 PM** at **Baerwaldstraße 35 (Kreuzberg)** for a **Latin New Year’s Eve celebration** with **karaoke, dancing, grapes at midnight, and great vibes!** 🎵 Enjoy our **indoor area with live music and karaoke**, and an **outdoor zone** with a relaxed atmosphere to chat and welcome the new year under the night sky. 🍇 At midnight we’ll share **the 12 grapes** to greet **2026** with joy and good energy. 🍽 Delicious Latin snacks will be available for purchase. 🍺 **Drinks sold at the bar** – **no outside drinks allowed**. 🎤 Karaoke all night 💃 Latin music: cumbia, reggaeton, bachata, salsa & more 🗣️ Language Tandem & casual chats 🤝 Meet new people in Berlin 💰 **Advance ticket: €5 (includes the 12 grapes for midnight)** 🎟️ **Get your tickets here:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) 💰 **At-the-door entry: €8 on the day of the event** 📍 Address: Baerwaldstraße 35, 10961 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🌍 Everyone welcome – positive vibes only ✨ *** ## 🇩🇪 Deutsch Instagram: @amistades_latinas_berlin Meetup: [meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin](https://www.meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin) 🎆 Kommt am **31. Dezember ab 19:00 Uhr** nach **Baerwaldstraße 35 (Kreuzberg)** zur **lateinamerikanischen Silvesterfeier** mit **Karaoke, Tanz, Trauben um Mitternacht und guter Stimmung!** 🎵 Es gibt eine **Innenzone mit Live-Musik und Karaoke** sowie eine **Außenzone** mit entspannter Atmosphäre zum Plaudern und Feiern unter freiem Himmel. 🍇 Um Mitternacht essen wir gemeinsam **die 12 Trauben**, um **2026** mit Freude und positiver Energie zu begrüßen. 🍽 Snacks werden die ganze Nacht über verkauft. 🍺 **Getränke werden an der Bar verkauft** – **eigene Getränke sind nicht erlaubt**. 🎤 Karaoke die ganze Nacht 💃 Lateinamerikanische Musik: Cumbia, Reggaeton, Bachata, Salsa & mehr 🗣️ Sprach-Tandem & neue Leute kennenlernen 🤝 Gemeinsam den Jahreswechsel feiern 💰 **Vorverkauf: 5 € (inklusive der 12 Trauben für Mitternacht)** 🎟️ **Tickets hier kaufen:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) 💰 **Abendkasse: 8 € am Veranstaltungstag** 📍 Adresse: Baerwaldstraße 35, 10961 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🌍 Alle sind willkommen – nur positive Energie

Na, Single und bereit für einen besonderen Jahreswechsel? Dann tanz ins neue Jahr in einer einzigartigen Location, lerne viele neue Menschen kennen – und starte 2026 mit einem Lächeln, neuen Begegnungen und unvergesslichen Momenten. Im **Bi Nuu Berlin** erwartet dich ein stilvolles Silvestererlebnis mit **exklusivem Flying Sushi Dinner**, **Sounds zum Verlieben** und **Speed-Dating in verschiedenen Altersklassen**. Wenn um Mitternacht über Berlin die Lichter explodieren, feiern wir gemeinsam den Start ins neue Jahr – mit Musik, Begegnung und ganz viel Herzklopfen. **🥂 Exklusive Silvester Single Party** Charmante Singles aus Berlin & Umgebung feiern gemeinsam den Jahreswechsel – mit Stil, Geschmack und der perfekten Gelegenheit zum Flirten, Lachen und Kennenlernen. **🍣 Flying Sushi Dinner – Leicht. Frisch. Sinnlich.** Unser exklusives **Flying Dinner** wird liebevoll portioniert und kann entspannt im Stehen genossen werden. Das **Flying Sushi** ist das ideale Gericht für den Silvesterabend: **frisch, leicht, lecker und voller Energie** – perfekt, um den Abend genussvoll und unbeschwert zu erleben. Freu dich auf feine Variationen von * Nigiri * Maki * Hoso Maki * Futo Maki * California Rolls * Age-Sushi Neben klassischen Varianten erwarten dich auch **vegetarische Sushi-Spezialitäten**, damit jeder Gast genießen kann – ganz nach eigenem Geschmack. Begleitet wird das Dinner von **Sounds zum Verlieben** und einem Begrüßungsgetränk – die ideale Atmosphäre, um ins Gespräch zu kommen und neue Kontakte zu knüpfen. **🎉 Entertainment & Highlights** * **Speed Dating in verschiedenen Altersklassen** – viele Begegnungen, große Chancen * **DJ & Moderator** – Musik zum Tanzen & Verlieben * **Mitternachtsfeuerwerk über Berlin** – leuchtender Höhepunkt der Nacht * **Special für Gäste:** Beim Ticketkauf erhaltet ihr einen **Gutschein eines Partnerunternehmens** – als exklusives Sponsoring-Highlight zum Jahreswechsel **📍 Location** **Bi Nuu Berlin** – urban, modern, energiegeladen. Ein Ort mit Club-Charakter und Stil – perfekt für einen unvergesslichen Jahreswechsel voller Begegnungen, Musik und Emotionen. 💫 *Limitiertes Early-Bird-Kontingent – sichere dir jetzt dein Ticket und spare bis zu 60 %!* Feiere gemeinsam mit Berlins charmantesten Singles ins neue Jahr – mit Flying Sushi, Musik & ganz viel Herzklopfen. WE DATE 🖤 WE DANCE 🖤 WE LOVE 🖤 Wir freuen uns auf dich! Euer You and Mee Team Tickets & Infohotline: [www.you-and-mee.de](https://www.you-and-mee.de/) [0152 5450 2766](tel:+4915254502766)

Head to Mein Freund Harvey, a retro-themed bar specializing in cocktails, and enjoy a curated standup comedy open mic with Berlin's best comedians. Arrive at 7:00 PM and enjoy top-notch spirits, cocktails, and wine before the show. At 7:30 PM, your host will give you pen and paper to write down your secrets (anonymously) for public airing at the end of the show. At 8:00 PM, sit back and enjoy a 60-minute show with no break. The setting is fun, friendly and the bar is perfect for dates and hanging out with friends. Come Laugh With Us! Produced and Hosted by Tyrone Stallone Tyrone is a California native who travels the world and does comedy. Known for his irreverence and quick wit, Tyrone is a favorite in the Berlin scene where people need a laugh, and need to laugh hard. He has opened for comedy greats like Sam Jay, Ari Shaffir, Tom Rhodes and Phil Nichol. Tyrone hosts several shows around Berlin. He has been featured on Vice, Berliner Zeitung, Berliner Kurier and Radio Eins. with GUEST COMEDIANS annouced on IG stories @tyronestallone https://www.instagram.com/tyronestallone/ MEIN FREUND HARVEY Kulmer Str. 20A, 10783 Berlin, Germany - S/U-Yorckstraße, U-Kleistpark, U-Bülowstraße Cosy, friendly, sophisticated bar with a huge range of whiskies and cocktails. Arrive early to enjoy something special. Non-smoking inside. Seating out front for smoking. Performance space in the back room with a limited capacity of 22, so get your tickets early. CARD PAYMENT ONLY Tickets 10 Euros Purchase Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-laundry-stand-up-and-air-out-in-english-wtyrone-stallone-tickets-1703122578479?

The Minority Report is a weekly stand-up comedy show about identity, culture, and the expat experience. Are you a minority in Europe? Did something weird, awkward, or low-key offensive happen to you this week? This is the space to vent your feelings about it. Every week, comedians Bryan Lee and Moe Singleton take the stage to unpack life as outsiders, offering their unique commentary on topics like race, masculinity, relationships, and life between cultures. Add weekly special guest comedians and “question time” with the audience, and you’ve got Berlin’s most unhinged comedy experience. 🎟️ Want to warm up before the show? Check out our comedy workshop – a beginner-friendly stand-up class with Bryan and Moe, hosted just before the show.

The Moody Comedy Show is an interactive stand-up experience where the audience sets the tone! Just like in life, we all have different moods—happy, angry, excited, or maybe just “meh”—and comedians are no different. Each performer will embrace their mood on stage, delivering jokes that match their vibe, whether they’re feeling upbeat, frustrated, or existential. But that’s not all—you get to join in too! Audience members will write down their mood, and we’ll pull from a hat, riffing on your emotions in real-time. It’s a comedy show that evolves with the energy in the room https://www.eventbrite.de/e/moody-comedy-showcase-tickets-1276031276899?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join our **6 nimmt!** Meetup to play, socialize, and enjoy this easy game. Everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Expect fun, friendly games, laughter, and new friends. 👉 Please RSVP only if you plan to attend. *** **How to Play (Quick Guide):** * Deal 10 cards to each player and place 4 cards face up in a row. * Each turn, all players choose one card and reveal them at the same time. * Cards are placed from lowest to highest onto the row whose last card is lower and closest in number. * If a card would be the 6th card in a row, the player takes the first 5 cards of that row and places their card there. * If a card is lower than all row-ending cards, the player takes one entire row of their choice and places their card there. * Continue until all 10 cards have been played. ***

*Weekly Lunchtime Concert at the Luisenkirche* Join us every Thursday from 12:30 to 13:00 at the Luisenkirche (Gierkeplatz, Charlottenburg) for a lunchtime concert featuring a rotating roster of talented organists. Each week offers a unique performance, showcasing diverse styles and interpretations on the magnificent new Hans Reil organ, installed in 2024. *Wöchentliches Mittagskonzert in der Luisenkirche* Jeden Donnerstag von 12:30 bis 13:00 Uhr laden wir Sie herzlich zum Mittagskonzert in die Luisenkirche (Gierkeplatz, Charlottenburg) ein. Genießen Sie abwechslungsreiche Orgelkonzerte, gestaltet von einem wechselnden Kreis talentierter Organisten, und erleben Sie die beeindruckende Hans-Reil-Orgel, die 2024 installiert wurde, in voller Pracht. *** | 1.1.26 | William Peart | | ------ | ------------- | | 8.1.26 | William Peart | | 15.1.26 | Henry Fairs | | 22.1.26 | Kit Downes | | 29.1.26 | William Peart | | 5.2.26 | Kit Downes | | 12.2.26 | Matthias Schmelmer | | 19.2.26 | William Peart | | 26.2.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 5.3.26 | Kit Downes | | 12.3.26 | Raymond Hughes | | 19.3.26 | Deborah Faul | | 26.3.26 | William Peart | | 2.4.26 | Kit Downes | | 9.4.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 16.4.26 | William Peart? | | 23.4.26 | Kit Downes | | 30.4.26 | William Peart | | 7.5.26 | Kit Downes | | 14.5.26 | William Peart | | 21.5.26 | Helene Strack | | 28.5.26 | Matthias Schmelmer | | 4.6.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 11.6.26 | Kit Downes | | 18.6.26 | William Peart | | 25.6.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 2.7.26 | Dick Sanderman | | 9.7.26 | Julia Landau | | 16.7.26 | Christiane Drese | | 23.7.26 | William Peart | | 30.7.26 | William Peart | | 6.8.26 | William Peart | | 13.8.26 | William Peart | | 20.8.26 | William Peart | | 27.8.26 | Jack Day | | 3.9.26 | William Peart |

Bachata (the dance of our generation) is a social couple dance like Salsa - no choreography. The community in Berlin is active daily - you will meet a lot of open-minded people and make new friends quickly! Every Thursday we have Bachata dance classes in Berlin - we are usually a group of around 20 people (95% beginners): 🕖 19:00 - class: Technique for Beginners+ (0-1+ years experience) • No partner needed (we switch). • You can start from zero in any of these classes! 📍 Adress: Klosterstraße 44 ([Google Maps Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VGEqaVSy9xBCoHv9)) - near S+U Alexanderplatz • Entry: Entrance A, code: 5928# - inside press the button at the left of the door. 3rd floor, then black door. • Price: 10€ per class. ✅ Dance teacher contact: [WhatsApp-group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWKPsid0cBDAUHCWKZNL2B) / [Instagram](https://instagram.com/mahir.bachata.berlin) 🇩🇪: Bachata (der Tanz unserer Generation) ist ein sozialer Paartanz wie Salsa - keine Choreographie. Die Bachata-Szene in Berlin ist groß und täglich aktiv - du wirst schnell viele offene Leute kennenlernen und neue Freundschaften schließen! Jeden Donnerstag findet dieser Bachata Tanzkurs statt - wir sind meistens eine Gruppe von 20 Leuten (95% Anfänger): 🕖 19:00 Uhr - Kurs: Technik für Anfänger+ (0-1+ Jahre Erfahrung) • Kein Partner nötig (wir wechseln). • Du kannst in diesen Kursen jederzeit von null starten! 📍 Adresse: Klosterstraße 44 ([Google Maps Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VGEqaVSy9xBCoHv9)) - Nähe S+U Alexanderplatz • Zugang: Eingang A, Code: 5928# - drinnen Knopf drücken links an der Tür. 3. Etage, dann schwarze Tür. • Preis: 10€ je Kurs. ✅ Tanzlehrer Kontakt: [WhatsApp-Gruppe](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWKPsid0cBDAUHCWKZNL2B) / [Instagram](https://instagram.com/mahir.bachata.berlin) Schreib uns gerne eine Nachricht, wenn du offene Fragen hast! Wir freuen uns auf dich ❤

**Join Us for Sunday Worship at the American Church in Berlin!** The American Church in Berlin (ACB) is an **ecumenical Protestant congregation** where people from *many* Christian traditions worship together—Lutheran, Reformed/Presbyterian, Anglican/Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, non-denominational, Roman Catholic, and even a few Eastern Orthodox members. Wherever you come from, you’ll find a place where you can feel at home. Our worship is **traditional and liturgical**, rooted in the rich patterns of the Christian church and easy for both Protestants and Roman Catholics to enjoy. We celebrate **Holy Communion every Sunday and every festival day**, and all baptized Christians are welcome at the Lord’s Table. ACB is an **extraordinarily diverse congregation**, with members from around the world. On any given Sunday you’ll find long-time Berlin residents, young adults, teenagers who attend on their own, families with children, seniors, and many visitors and tourists passing through the city. Our community is known for its **warm and friendly fellowship**—it’s one of the things people talk about most after visiting. Some folks dress formally and others show up in jeans and sneakers; we sit side by side without judgment. **Come exactly as you are.** Most importantly: **our welcome is for everybody—EVERYBODY.** If you’re looking for a church home, a place to pray, just looking to connect, or simply a peaceful hour of worship during your travels, you’re invited. We’d love to welcome you this Sunday! [ACB website](www.americanchurchberlin.de)

Hi folks, this is a special meetup group for the regular Blood on the Clocktower games every Sunday in the Brewdog in Berlin Friedrichshain. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!** Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”. We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters. Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers. We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.

Bands is Rock-banWe match people based an level and schedule a weekly session with professional guide. Join us and bring back music to your life! Since it’s not possible to attach Since it's not possible to attach files using this app, please DM me at info@bandsberlin.com for a song list.

- German below -
Please bring clean indoor shoes with you to the location <3 The event fee varies between 5 to 10 Euros. 
Hey You!
On this Friday I will teach you a few basic steps of shuffling. We will break down the steps, in your time, in your style.
We will explore your own flow of your body to different kinds of music and how we can use it in shuffling. I want to create a safe space for everyone who is just starting their shuffle journey or is already on the path. 
Address:
Milastraße 4
10437 Berlin
“Aziza-tanzt Tanzschule” 
Hallo Du!
Diesen Freitag möchte ich Dir ein paar Basic-Schritte vom Shufflen zeigen. Wir werden die Schritte langsam durchgehen, in deiner Zeit, in deinem Tempo.
Wir werden den eigenen Flow entdecken und wie Du deinen Körper zu verschiedner Musik im Shufflen integrieren kannst.
Ich möchte für jede Person einen Safe-Space erschaffen, egal ob Du ganz Neu bist oder schon etwas gelernt hast. 
Adresse:
Milastraße 4
10437 Berlin
“Aziza-tanzt Tanzschule”

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

You are invited to participate in one of Unity’s most meaningful and empowering traditions—the **White Stone Ceremony**. As we enter a new year, this sacred ritual gives you the opportunity to listen within, connect with Spirit, and claim a new name or intention for your life. In ancient times, receiving a white stone symbolized freedom, new identity, and fresh possibility. Today, we continue that tradition by holding a smooth white stone, entering a quiet meditation, and allowing Spirit to reveal a word, name, or message that reflects who you are becoming.

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**History** [Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system. In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub. The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups. During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation. In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do. **Where We'll Meet** Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms. Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay. **After the Hike** After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.