Historic Buildings

**¿Te gustaría descubrir los secretos e historia de Badalona?** Acompáñanos en un tour único donde viajarás al pasado de esta ciudad del área metropolitana de Barcelona. Desde la **antigua Baetulo romana** hasta la **Badalona actual**, recorreremos sus calles mientras desvelamos curiosidades, personajes y lugares emblemáticos que han marcado su evolución. Visitaremos puntos destacados como el **Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona**, la histórica **Fábrica del Anís del Mono**, el encantador **Carrer del Mar** y finalizaremos en la céntrica **Plaça Pompeu Fabra**. 🕒 **Duración:** aproximadamente 2 horas 📍 **Punto de encuentro:** entrada del Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona 🗣️ **Idioma:** catalán o español (según los asistentes) 👩‍🏫 **Guía:** Mia Soria, historiadora y divulgadora cultural 💰 **Precio:** 10 € por persona 💳 Pago al comienzo del tour en efectivo o vía Bizum *Al finalizar el recorrido, te invitamos a quedarte a tomar algo si te apetece. Será un momento ideal para resolver dudas, compartir conocimientos históricos y disfrutar de un intercambio cultural en un ambiente relajado.* 🍻​ ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de redescubrir Badalona de una forma diferente y cercana!

**(CASTELLANO a continuación 🦉ENGLISH below )** Per cremar els torrons, comencem el nou curs de sortides a la natura amb una proposta ben especial: una **ruta circular de 13 km i 310 m de desnivell**, no gaire lluny de Barcelona, que ens farà viure **una autèntica immersió als boscos més secrets del Parc Natural del Montnegre-Corredor… i també un petit viatge en el temps!** Ens endinsarem entre pinedes de pi pinyoner, alzinars i suredes, pujarem amb vistes al Montseny 🏔️ i baixarem gaudint del nostre estimat Mediterrani ☀️🌊. Pel camí descobrirem **dòlmens neolítics aixecats fa 5.000 anys** i sentirem la força d’unes terres carregades d’història, amb el Santuari del Corredor com a punt culminant. **Una jornada perfecta per estirar les cames, respirar aire pur i reconnectar amb un entorn d’energia molt especial ✨… i començar aquest nou cicle amb forces renovades! 💪🏼** **Preu:** **20€ x l'excursió** **+ 8€ pel transport** (es paga directament al conductor) **= TOTAL 28€.** **Targeta *Nature Connect*... cada 10 rutes, 1 gratis!** **El preu inclou guiatge ruta sender per guia titulat + assegurança d'accidents + RC... Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⛰️ **CASTELLANO 🌊** **Para quemar los turrones, empezamos el nuevo curso de salidas a la naturaleza con una propuesta muy especial: una ruta circular de 13 km y 310 m de desnivel,** no muy lejos de Barcelona, que nos permitirá vivir una auténtica inmersión en los bosques más secretos del Parque Natural del Montnegre-Corredor… ¡y también un pequeño viaje en el tiempo! Nos adentraremos entre pinares de pino piñonero, encinares y alcornocales, subiremos con vistas al Montseny 🏔️ y bajaremos disfrutando de nuestro querido Mediterráneo ☀️🌊. Por el camino descubriremos **dólmenes neolíticos levantados hace 5.000 años** y sentiremos la fuerza de unas tierras cargadas de historia, con el Santuario del Corredor como punto culminante. **Una jornada perfecta para estirar las piernas, respirar aire puro y reconectar con un entorno de energía muy especial ✨… ¡y empezar este nuevo ciclo con fuerzas renovadas! 💪🏼** ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 20€ excursión + 8€ coche (se paga directamente al/a la conductor/a) = **Total: 28€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **ENGLISH** 🌲 **To burn off the holiday treats, we’re kicking off the new season of nature outings with a very special plan: a 13 km circular route with 310 m of elevation gain**, not far from Barcelona, offering a true immersion into the secret forests of the Montnegre-Corredor Natural Park… and even a little journey back in time! We’ll venture through stone pine forests, holm oak woods and cork oak groves, climbing with views of Montseny 🏔️ and descending while enjoying our beloved Mediterranean ☀️🌊. Along the way, we’ll discover Neolithic **dolmens built 5,000 years ago** and feel the strength of a land full of history, with the Sanctuary of El Corredor as the symbolic high point. **A perfect day to stretch our legs, breathe fresh air, and reconnect with an environment full of special energy ✨… and start this new cycle with renewed strength! 💪🏼** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €20 for the hike + €8 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €29** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * ***Nature Connect* Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

​**Hi girls! ✨** Join me and the **Band & Build Squad** for a fun and energizing outdoor fitness class by the beach, followed by **our 1 year anniversary with Pizza party!** This session is a full body class, mix of upper body, legs, glutes and core-strengthening abs training Prepare to feel it all burn!! **🍑🔥.** ✨**Details**✨️ * ​​12:00 AM - 13:00 AM: Workout Class in Barceloneta * ​13:00 PM - 15:00 PM: Home-made Pizza nearby ​If everyone could bring one ingredient to the Pizza would be great! 🫶🏼 ​We will provide you Light, Medium, and Hard bands—pick the one that matches your vibe and let’s get going! Whether you're a gymrat, just starting out, or simply looking for a group of active and motivated people, this class is for you! To join you need to sign up in luma or DM me: [Workout + Pizza Party🍕 (Anniversary B&B) · Luma](https://luma.com/npthy3he) ✨️**Promotions**✨️ * ​4 Classes: 30€ or 33€ if you pay in lu.ma * ​Bring a friend and your next class is 7€ * ​Loyalty Card: After 7 Classes get 1 for free! * ​First Class 6€! * * **What to bring:** * ​Training mat (if you don’t have one, let me know) * ​Water * ​Towel * ​Positive vibes! **​Start Time:** Please arrive 10 minutes earlier so we can start on time and make the most of our session. * ​**Languages spoken:** English, Spanish * ​**Follow us on instagram:** @[band.build](http://band.build/) ​ ​​If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Instagram [@](https://instagram.com/band.build)[band.build](http://band.build/)🥰 or through this number 613203003 ​Hope to see you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Hola chicas**! ✨ Únete a mí y al **Band & Build Squad** para una divertida y energizante clase de fitness al aire libre junto a la playa, seguida del cumple de Band&Build con fiesta de Pizza! Esta sesión combina ejercicios para todo el cuerpo, con ejercicios de tren superior, glúteos, piernas y entrenamiento abdominal para fortalecer el core. Prepárate para sentir el ardor! 🍑🔥 ✨ **Detalles**✨️ * ​**12:00 AM - 13:00 AM:** Clase de entrenamiento en Barceloneta * ​**13:00 PM - 15:00 PM:** Fiesta de Pizza ​Si cada una trae algo para anadir a la pizza seria genial 🫶🏼 ​Proporcionaremos bandas de resistencia en niveles Ligero, Medio y Difícil—elige la que más te guste y a darle con todo! Tanto si eres gymrat, estás comenzando, o simplemente buscas un grupo activo y motivado, esta clase es para ti. Para unirte escribe una mensaje o por el enlace de luma: [Workout + Pizza Party🍕 (Anniversary B&B) · Luma](https://luma.com/npthy3he) ✨️**Promociones**✨️ * ​4 Clases: 30€ o 33€ si pagas por lu.ma * ​Trae un amigo y tu próxima clase sale 7€! * ​Tarjeta Fidelidad: después de 7 clases ganas 1 gratis! * ​Primera Clase 6€! ​ **Qué traer:** * ​Esterilla de entrenamiento (si no tienes una, avísame) * ​Agua * ​Toalla * ​Buenas vibras! ​**Hora de inicio:** Llega 10 minutos antes para que podamos comenzar a tiempo y aprovechar al máximo la sesión. * ​**Idiomas hablados:** Inglés, Español * ​**Síguenos en Instagram:** [@](https://instagram.com/band.build)[band.build](http://band.build/) ​Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en enviarme un mensaje en Instagram [@](https://instagram.com/band.build)[band.build](http://band.build/) 🥰 o a este número: 613203003 Espero verte allí!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to create striking, professional gothic-style images and add diversity to your portfolio. ✨ **What to expect** * 4 models, professionally styled to match a dark gothic aesthetic * Professional makeup included * High-quality, portfolio-worthy results 📸 **How it works** * 2 photographers will work with 1 model for approximately 50 minutes * Models will rotate during the session * Each photographer will photograph **2 different models** by the end of the shoot 🕐 **Date & Time** * **Sunday, January 11** * **Starting at 13:00** 📍 **Location** * Shared in the WhatsApp group chat 💶 **Participation fee:** €40 👥 **Spots available** * Maximum: 8 photographers * Currently available: **3 spots remaining** ✅ **How to join** 1. Click **“Attend”** 2. Send me a message on WhatsApp at **+34 647 197 332** to confirm your participation ⚠️ **Important:** Your spot is only confirmed after I receive your WhatsApp message.

**English\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SIGN-UP in our APP for this game.** Subscribing in **Meetup is not guaranteeing your spot** Sunday pickup football game at Satalia Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/72htJyCrwmwtw1Ka6 We will bring the balls, bibs and an organizer. Preferable you are wearing a dark or black t-shirt. And bring normal football shoes. Kick-off is at 19.00pm. Cost: **€ 5,99** All our other daily games are available in our app! **SIGN UP in our APP** **Castellano\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **¡Apúntate en nuestra APP** para este partido! Registrarte en **Meetup no garantiza tu plaza**. Partido masculino de fútbol en Satalia, Barcelona 📍 Ubicación: https://maps.app.goo.gl/72htJyCrwmwtw1Ka6 Nosotros llevamos los balones, petos y un organizador. De preferencia, ven con camiseta oscura o negra y trae tus botas de fútbol normales. ⏰ El partido empieza a las **19.00**. 💸 Precio: **5,99 €** ¡Todos nuestros otros partidos diarios están disponibles en la app! 👉 **Apúntate en nuestra APP**

La Canonja obre portes al centre d’interpretació del jaciment del barranc de la Boella, **un dels més importants del món** i que té els mamuts, els rinoceronts i els hipopòtams com a grans protagonistes I es per aquesta raó que us volem portar a un lloc on teniem moltes ganes de anar-hi, i és que, per fí, desprès de molt temps en projecte, l’**Espai Mammuthus obre les seves portes** per poder visitar un lloc únic a Catalunya. L’Espai Mammuthus es un espai museitzat que a través de les troballes arqueològiques i dels estudis científics que han propiciat el projecte de recerca al jaciment del **Barranc de la Boella**, el visitant pot fer **un viatge a un milió d’anys enrere per conèixer i experimentar** qui i com es vivia en aquest període prehistòric, alhora que efectuarà un recorregut per l’evolució humana. El MAMMUTHUS és un espai **únic i singular** per conèixer la prehistòria i les primeres poblacions humanes del Camp de Tarragona. Al llarg de tots aquests anys, el jaciment del Barranc de la Boella s’ha convertit en un **referent internacional** pel coneixement de les primeres poblacions humanes d’Europa. Aquest conjunt arqueològic s’inclou dins d’un període de la prehistòria **molt poc conegut al nostre territori i també a tot el continent europeu, fet que dóna una gran importància al jaciment**. Aqui podrem trobar **una cinquantena de les peces originals** més significatives trobades al jaciment, gràcies a la cessió feta per la Generalitat de Catalunya. **Res de rèpliques**. Podrem contemplar restes de *rinoceronts, hipopòtams i, per descomptat, mamuts* —les veritables estrelles de l’exposició—, a més d’altres espècies de fauna prehistòrica que compartien l’espai amb els humans de fa un milió d’anys. També compta amb una zona que explica i recopila eines trobades al jaciment, com llances i altres objectes per a tallar, i a la planta superior, una zona equipada amb pantalles explica l’evolució humana d’una manera molt didàctica. La joia de la corona són **els ullals de mamut que es van trobar al jaciment fa 18 anys**. Com aquests, s’exposen un ampli ventall de peces originals que reflecteixen l’alt valor arqueològic del jaciment. **Ens acompanyes en aquesta visita a la prehistòria?** ***\*Després de la visita, ens aproparem a Reus*** *per fer una petita visita al centre històric i tindreu temps lliure per dinar, fer el vermut o gaudir al vostre ritme fins a l’hora de fer la tornada.* *A on? Quan?* **DATA :** 11/01/2026 – **HORA :** 09:00h – **LLOC (NOU PUNT!) :** [CARRER TRAFALGAR, 56, 08010, BCN](https://share.google/aHkVktIZSOWUWxdOX) **TORNADA:** Aprox. 19:30 **PREU:** 49€ **PREU VIP:** 46,55€ *Que inclou?* ✔️Bus privat ✔️ **Visita guiada Espai Mammuthus.** ✔️ **Petit tour pel centre històric de Reus.** ✔️ Acompanyament guia Cultura i Oci Barcelona ✔️ Assegurança d’accidents i RC ✔️ IVA 21% *No inclou:* ❌ **DINAR A RESTAURANT (Dinar per lliure a la ciutat de REUS)** *COM RESERVAR PLAÇA?* ✔️ Et pots apuntar directament per la nostra pagina principal ([https://culturaiocibarcelona.com/activitats/visitem-espai-mammuthus/](https://culturaiocibarcelona.com/activitats/visitem-espai-mammuthus/)). A la mateixa pagina pots realitzar el pagament a traves d’una plataforma segura amb tarjeta, PayPal o Bizum. ✔️ També pots fer transferencia bancaria al següent nº de compte bancari o inclús fer un BIZUM: **COMPTE: ES4401820846420201850639 BBVA**, Maria Vallverdú Segura, o **Bizum: Maria Vallverdú Segura 629813322** – referència: **MAMUT, i el teu nom + COGNOM** **APUNTAR-SE SENSE REALITZAR EL PAGAMENT NO ASSEGURA PLAÇA A L’ACTIVITAT.** **\*No es faran devolucions en cas de no presentar-se a l’activitat o no avisar de la NO asistencia 48 hores abans de l’activitat.** Per qualsevol dubte ens pots enviar un missatge a través de la **web**, al mail \*\*[gaudeixsensepressa@gmail.com**](http://gaudeixsensepressa@gmail.com%2A%2A/) o al **Whatsapp d’informació i reserves 650 83 54 70.**

**Explora la Barcelona más antigua y descubre sus secretos mejor guardados.** Acompáñanos en un recorrido fascinante por el casco antiguo de la ciudad condal, donde la historia cobra vida en cada rincón. Durante aproximadamente 1 hora y 45 minutos, caminaremos por calles que han sido testigo de siglos de acontecimientos, desde la época medieval hasta nuestros días. Visitaremos algunos de los lugares más emblemáticos como **la Catedral de Barcelona, la Generalitat de Catalunya, la Catedral del Mar, el Born**, y finalizaremos nuestro viaje en el majestuoso **Arc de Triomf**. Este tour está pensado para los amantes de la historia y para los curiosos de corazón❤️​: **te compartiremos datos sorprendentes y anécdotas que te harán ver Barcelona con nuevos ojos.** 🗣 **Idioma:** Español/Català 🙋‍♀️​ **Guía:** Mia Soria 🕰 **Duración:** 1h 45min aprox. 💶 **Precio:** 10 € por persona 💳 **Pago al comienzo del tour en efectivo o vía Bizum** 📍 **Punto de encuentro:** Catedral de Barcelona 📍 **Punto final:** Arc de Triomf *Al finalizar el recorrido, te invitamos a quedarte a tomar algo si te apetece. Será un momento ideal para resolver dudas, compartir conocimientos históricos y disfrutar de un intercambio cultural en un ambiente relajado.* 🍻​ ¿Te animas a redescubrir Barcelona con nosotros?

Join us for a BBQ in a Mediterranean villa 🏡🌿, surrounded by nature and stunning panoramic views of the city 🌇✨. We’ll have delicious meat 🥩 and veggies 🥦🍆 on the grill, refreshing drinks 🍷🍹, and an international crowd 🌍🤝. Expect great vibes, a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and the perfect spot to enjoy the day together 🔥😎🌿. ⚠️⚠️ If u are planing to atend speak with the organizer in order to book a place for u PRICE 30 € (befor sunday) 35 € sunday Únete a nosotros en una BBQ en una villa mediterránea 🏡🌿, rodeada de naturaleza, con piscina privada 🏊‍♀️ y vistas panorámicas increíbles de la ciudad 🌇✨. Habrá deliciosa carne 🥩 y verduras 🥦🍆 a la brasa, bebidas refrescantes 🍷🍹 y gente internacional 🌍🤝. Te espera muy buena onda, un ambiente cálido y relajado, y el lugar perfecto para disfrutar juntos de la velada 🔥😎🌿. ⚠️⚠️ Si quieres venir manda un mensaje al organizador PRECIO 30 € antes del domingo 35 € domingo

Espléndida ruta paisajística caminado por un entorno de vegetación dentro de Valle del Silencio perteneciente al Parque Natural del Montseny (reserva de la Biosfera) y donde pasaremos por campos,masías,iglesias,rieras,fuentes hasta llegar al bonito pueblo de Gualba,el cual visitaremos.Después vuelta al punto de orígen. Distancia: 10km aprox. Tiempo: 2.45H (acabaremos sobre las 14.30H aprox). Dificultad: Fácil (casi toda plana con algún tramo de subida hasta 100m). 🏃‍♂️🌳 PLAN: ⏲ PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO: 10.35H PASEO DE GRACIA Nº51 (ÉS UN PORTAL). ÒSCAR, WSP (MI TELF. ESTÁ EN EL APARTADO CÓMO ENCONTRARNOS), LLEVARÉ GORRA ROJA. 🚇 Cogeremos el tren(R11,destino Cerbere) que pasa por paseo de gracia a las 10.51h y nos pondremos en el segundo vagón.Por sants pasa a las 10.46h, por clot pasa a las 10.55h y por Sant Andreu a las 10.59h para las personas que les vaya mejor estas estaciones. Cada uno se saca su billete. Otra alternativa es comprar el bono recurrent individual de cercaníes (20€) que sirve durante un mes con viajes ilimitados por todas las zonas. 👍11.38h Llegada a Gualba y comienzo ruta. 👀 Aconsejable: estar algo en forma, llevar calzado de senderismo,un litro de agua,gorra,bastones si se tienen, etc.. 😀 Final ruta en la renfe de Gualba. 🍖 Después para comer haremos pícnic (opcional) .Cada uno se trae lo suyo y algo para compartir con los demás. 💰 ESTA ACTIVIDAD TIENE UN COSTE DE 8€ (GUÍA-ORGANIZACIÓN) A PAGAR EL MISMO DÍA EN EFECTIVO. TODOS SOMOS ADULTOS Y RESPONSABLES DE UNO MISMO.

Hello Wonderful People!🌍 Looking for the perfect way to spend your morning? 🌞 Join us this sunday at for a delightful brunch on a beautiful rooftop terrace, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning city views! What to expect: 🥐🥑🍰🥃🍸 Best brunch food 🌿 A vibrant space to soak up the sun 🥰Meet amazing people from around the world ✨ Chill vibes, great conversations, and good times Whether you're a foodie, a social butterfly, or just want to enjoy a sunny escape, this is the place to be. Come with friends or come— you’ll leave with new connections and great memories! 📍 Location: carretera de la bordeta 55. PRICE: 20 EURO Phone contact: +34 600 416 780 Let’s make it a day to remember. Can’t wait to see you there! #GoodVibesOnly #BrunchWithViews #MeetNewPeople

EN / ES **Hike information / Información sobre la excursión** Minimum of 6️⃣ people for this event to take place. Maximum of 1️⃣2️⃣people Only 1️⃣ guest (queer women or queer female ally) allowed. If the event is full, please be on the waiting list, because peoples life plans change. 🥳 Hola Todos , The 6.0 hour excursion includes; * the hike * 30 min sitting break at approx 13:30 * 30 min sitting break at approx 15:30 * comfort breaks * photo taking and enjoying the scenery 🥾🌿 The hike is described as; * Moderate Hike ; Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-Footedness required. * Difficulty Level 2/3 * Fitness Level 2/3 * Hike Distance; 8.69 miles / 13.99km * Actual Hike time; 3hr 59 min * Minimum Point of Elevation; 25ft / 7.62 m * Maximum Point of Elevation; 825 ft / 252 m * Surface; Mixture of Paved, Road, offroad * Shelter; mixture of Shaded areas and open areas 🗺️ The route we will be taking is pre-set, and has been used by many people. 📍Official meeting point. 11:30 meet at Gava Station 11:35 introductions and safety information 11:45 Hike Starts 📍Gave Station is on the R2, R2 Sud, You can get these lines from Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Sants and Estacio de Franca. Please do some research to find out which station is best for you. Use the TMB app to plan your journey. The app Citymapper is also very useful. I find it better than google. You can also use it in other cities around the world! ⏱️ When the hike starts, we will not look at the phones to read messages. So please be on time, so you are not left behind 🥾🌵🥾🌵🥾🌵🥾🌵🥾🌵🥾🌵🥾🌵🥾🌵🥾 Se requiere un mínimo de 6️⃣ personas para que este evento se lleve a cabo. Máximo de 1️⃣2️⃣personas. Solo se permite 1️⃣ invitado (mujeres queer o aliadas queer). Si el evento está completo, por favor, apúntate en la lista de espera, ya que los planes de vida de las personas pueden cambiar. 🥳 Hola a todos, La excursión de 6 horas incluye: la caminata 30 minutos de descanso sentados aproximadamente a las 13:30 30 minutos de descanso sentados aproximadamente a las 15:30 descansos para ir al baño tomar fotos y disfrutar del paisaje 🥾🌿 La caminata se describe como: Caminata moderada; se requiere buena forma física. Caminos en su mayoría accesibles. Se requiere buen equilibrio. Nivel de dificultad 2/3 Nivel de forma física 2/3 Distancia de la caminata: 8,69 millas / 13,99 km Tiempo real de la caminata: 3 h 59 min Punto de elevación mínimo: 25 pies. Punto de elevación máximo: 825 pies / 252 m. Superficie: mezcla de pavimento, carretera y terreno irregular. Refugio: mezcla de zonas sombreadas y zonas abiertas. 🗺️ La ruta que seguiremos está preestablecida y ha sido utilizada por muchas personas. 📍Punto de encuentro oficial. 11:30: encuentro en la estación de Gava. 11:35: presentaciones e información de seguridad. 11:45: inicio de la excursión. 📍La estación de Gava se encuentra en la R2, R2 Sud. Puedes llegar a estas líneas desde Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Sants y Estació de Franca. Infórmate para saber qué estación te conviene más. Utiliza la aplicación TMB para planificar tu viaje. La aplicación Citymapper también es muy útil. Me parece mejor que Google. También puedes utilizarla en otras ciudades del mundo. ⏱️ Cuando comience la caminata, no miraremos los teléfonos para leer mensajes. Por lo tanto, te rogamos que seas puntual para no quedarte atrás. EN/ ES **Welfare information/ Información sobre bienestar** 🚽 Toilet Stops There are not many toilets for the public, so please use a toilet whenever you see one. During the hike, nature will be our toilet. We will take a toilet stop approximately halfway through the hike. For additional personal hygiene please bring; disposable gloves, hand gel, biodegradable tissues/wipes, and a small bag for rubbish. 🍎 🧃Refreshment Stop Please bring your food with you. There will be approximately 30 min rest for a 2 hour hike. Longer breaks for longer hikes. Take enough snacks and drinks for the whole hiking day (When you leave the house until you return home). Shops may not be available where we hike. 👀 Important Rule WE DO NOT LEAVE PEOPLE BY THEMSELF! * If someone is taking a photo * Fixing their bag * Fixing their shoe laces * Toilet break * Massaging their feet 2️⃣ PEOPLE MUST WAIT FOR THEM ALWAYS ‼️ If you need to stop, please ask politely for people to wait for you. 🎒Suggested Items to take with you. * First Aid items * mostiquo / bug spray * Sun/Wind/Rain protection * 1 litre Water for a 2 hour walk. More water for warmer days or personal health requirements * Food * Hand gel * Prescription medication * Emergency contact numbers - on paper or updated in your phone * Small bag for rubbish * Good walking shoes / Boots Extra items. * antiseptic /Alcohol wipes * Whistle * Torch * Hiking poles * Cash / Coins * Microfibre towel * Spare menstruation products * Mobile phone with an ordinance survey map installed / hard copy map of the area * Portable charger for your mobile phone * Spare socks (going home with wet feet is a torture) * biodegradable hygiene wipes 🏋️‍♂️⛑️ Fitness and Health If you have any health problems, please see a health professional before committing to this hike. 🩹If you want to tell the host about any health problems you have, please tell them before the hike. 💊If you need help with any medicines or treatments for your health, please tell the hosts before the hike. ❗️Important Things to remember Our life plans can change, so please keep your RSVPs up-to date. Cancelling on the day of the event stops the people on the waiting list from attending, because they have been told too late. If you cancel, please cancel a minimum 4️⃣8️⃣ hours in advance. Failure to do this may affect your chance to go on future hikes with this group. RSVP yes, but fail to attend (without a valid reason) will result in your membership being terminated. 📆 🚦Please check your journey for transport / construction problems before the day of the hike. 🌦️ Please check the weather / temperature before the hike so you can wear the best clothes. If there is very bad weather forecast, the hike will be postponed for another date. Looking forward to hiking with you ☺️ 🥾🌿🥾🌿🥾🌿🥾🌿🥾🌿🥾🌿🥾🌿🥾🌿 🚽 Paradas para ir al baño No hay muchos aseos para el público, por lo que te rogamos que utilices uno siempre que lo veas. Durante la ruta, la naturaleza será nuestro aseo. Haremos una parada para ir al baño aproximadamente aproximadamente a la mitad de la ruta. Para la higiene personal adicional por favor traiga; guantes desechables, gel para las manos, pañuelos biodegradables / toallitas, y una pequeña bolsa para la basura. 🍎 🧃Parada de avituallamiento Por favor, traiga su comida con usted. Habrá aproximadamente 30 min de descanso para una caminata de 2 horas. Descansos más largos para caminatas más largas. Lleve suficientes bocadillos y bebidas para todo el día de senderismo (Cuando salga de casa hasta que regrese a casa). Es posible que no haya tiendas disponibles en los lugares por los que caminamos. 👀 Regla importante ¡NO DEJAMOS A LA GENTE SOLA! * Si alguien está tomando una foto * Arreglando su bolso * Arreglando los cordones de sus zapatos * Descanso para ir al baño * Masajeando sus pies 2️⃣ LA GENTE DEBE ESPERARLES SIEMPRE ‼️ Si necesita detenerse, pida educadamente que le esperen. 🎒Objetos sugeridos para llevar contigo. * Artículos de primeros auxilios * Mostiquo / insecticida * Protección contra el sol, el viento y la lluvia * 1 litro Agua para una caminata de 2 horas. Más agua para días más calurosos o necesidades personales de salud * Comida * Gel de manos * Medicamentos con receta * Números de contacto en caso de emergencia: en papel o actualizados en el teléfono * Bolsa pequeña para la basura * Buen calzado para caminar / Botas Artículos extra. * Toallitas antisépticas /alcohol * Silbato * Linterna * Bastones de senderismo * Dinero en efectivo / Monedas * Toalla de microfibra * Productos de repuesto para la menstruación * Teléfono móvil con un mapa de ordenación instalado / mapa impreso de la zona * Cargador portátil para el teléfono móvil * Calcetines de repuesto (volver a casa con los pies mojados es una tortura) * Toallitas higiénicas biodegradables 🏋️‍♂️⛑️ Condición física y salud Si tiene algún problema de salud, consulte a un profesional de la salud antes de comprometerse con esta caminata. 🩹Si quieres informar al anfitrión sobre cualquier problema de salud que tengas, por favor díselo antes de la caminata. 💊💊 Si necesitas ayuda con algún medicamento o tratamiento para tu salud, comunícalo a los anfitriones antes de la excursión. ❗️Important Cosas para recordar Nuestros planes de vida pueden cambiar, así que por favor mantén tus RSVP al día. Cancelar el día del evento impide que las personas en lista de espera puedan asistir, porque se les ha avisado demasiado tarde. Si cancela, hágalo con un mínimo de 4️⃣8️⃣ horas de antelación. De lo contrario, podría perder la oportunidad de participar en futuras excursiones con este grupo. Confirme su asistencia, pero si no acude (sin una razón válida), se cancelará su membresía. 📆 🚦 Por favor, compruebe su viaje para el transporte / problemas de construcción antes de que el día de la caminata. 🌦️ Por favor, compruebe el tiempo / la temperatura antes de la caminata para que pueda llevar la mejor ropa. Si hay pronóstico de tiempo muy malo, la caminata se pospondrá para otra fecha. Esperamos ir de excursión con usted ☺️🥾🌿

ENGLISH (Spanish below! PS, please let me know if you cannot view the event pricing!) * First, we will meet, greet and go over the route map and objectives for about 15 minutes. There will be a basic talk about things to look for and specific things to shoot for each objective. * We will go over the map and then spend time walking the route stopping and shooting in each area. We will be walking for a total of about 2-2.5 hours. The main focus of the workshop is to learn about and gain more confidence shooting street photography with the bonus of exploring and seeing some interesting spots around Barcelona. * Once we're finished the route we will meet at a cafe (if we want!) to speak about the objectives, answer any questions and close with any comments or remarks 30 minutes. * In total we will spend about 2.5 hours in this street photography workshop. Other things to note * You should know the basics of photography and how your camera works. We'll discuss street photography techniques, not learning how to use cameras. * Bring the min amount of things required for a few hours of shooting. (ie. camera and a few € for food etc, thieves are a real problem everywhere). * PLEASE BRING >> POSITIVE VIBES :) *** ESPAÑOL * En primer lugar, nos reuniremos, saludaremos y repasaremos el mapa de la ruta y los objetivos durante unos 15 minutos. Habrá una charla básica sobre las cosas que hay que buscar y las cosas específicas que hay que fotografiar para cada objetivo. * Repasaremos el mapa y luego pasaremos un tiempo caminando por la ruta parando y disparando en cada zona. Caminaremos durante un total de 2-2,5 horas. El objetivo principal del taller es aprender y ganar más confianza en la fotografía de calle con la ventaja de explorar y ver algunos puntos interesantes alrededor de Barcelona. * Una vez terminada la ruta nos reuniremos en una cafetería (¡si queremos!) para hablar de los objetivos, responder a cualquier pregunta y cerrar con cualquier comentario u observación 30 minutos. * En total dedicaremos unas 2.5 horas a este taller de fotografía de calle. Otras cosas a tener en cuenta * Debes conocer los fundamentos de la fotografía y el funcionamiento de tu cámara. Hablaremos de técnicas de fotografía callejera, no de aprender a usar las cámaras. * Trae la cantidad mínima de cosas necesarias para unas horas de fotografía. (es decir, cámara y algunos euros para comida, etc., los ladrones son un verdadero problema en todas partes). * ¡¡POR FAVOR TRAIGA >> VIBRAS POSITIVAS :) NOTA: ¡Mi español es tan, tan, no increíble pero puedo explicar las cosas en español si es necesario! :) (Note: My Spanish is so so, not amazing but I would be happy to explain things in Spanish if needed!)

Los Arty Sunday han vuelto! Y para el primero del 2026 vamos a la exposición de Helen Levit! El plan es ver la exhibición y luego, si te apetece, tomar algo por la zona. Helen Levitt (1913-2009) comenzó a fotografiar su Nueva York natal a finales de la década de 1930, con imágenes que reflejaban la vida en los barrios más pobres, y sobre todo los niños y sus juegos en las calles. Lo hizo con un infalible instinto para reflejar, más allá de las escenas infantiles, todo lo que la vida cotidiana contiene de emoción, enigma o humor. Su obra obtuvo pronto el reconocimiento que merecía y ya en 1943 el MOMA de Nueva York organizó su primera exposición individual. A lo largo de su carrera prestaría también gran atención al medio cinematográfico. Artista socialmente comprometida, Levitt fue una de las primeras mujeres en abrirse camino profesionalmente en la fotografía. La exposición (cerca de 200 fotografías organizadas en 9 secciones) ofrece un completo recorrido por el conjunto de su trayectoria. https://kbr.fundacionmapfre.org/exposiciones/helen-levitt/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Els Arty Sunday han tornat! I pel primer del 2026 anem a l'exposició d'Helen Levit. El plan és veure l'exhibició i, després, si et ve de gust, prendre alguna cosa per la zona. Helen Levitt (1913-2009) va començar a fotografiar la seva Nova York natal a finals de la dècada del 1930, amb imatges que reflectien la vida als barris més pobres, i sobretot els nens i els seus jocs als carrers. Ho va fer amb un infal·lible instint per reflectir, més enllà de les escenes infantils, tot allò que la vida quotidiana conté d’emoció, enigma o humor. La seva obra va obtenir aviat el reconeixement que es mereixia i ja el 1943 el MOMA de Nova York va organitzar la seva primera exposició individual. Al llarg de la seva carrera també prestaria gran atenció al medi cinematogràfic. Artista socialment compromesa, Levitt va ser una de les primeres dones a obrir-se camí professionalment a la fotografia. L’exposició (prop de 200 fotografies organitzades en 9 seccions) ofereix un recorregut complet pel conjunt de la seva trajectòria. https://kbr.fundacionmapfre.org/exposiciones/helen-levitt/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Arty Sundays are back! And for the first one of 2026, we're going to the Helen Levit exhibition. The plan is to see the exhibition and then, if you fancy, grab a drink in the area. Helen Levitt (1913–2009) began photographing her native New York in the late 1930s, capturing images that reflected life in the city’s poorest neighborhoods, particularly children and their street games. She did so with an unfailing instinct for conveying, beyond childhood scenes, everything in everyday life that contains emotion, mystery, or humor. Her work soon earned the recognition it deserved, and in 1943 MoMA in New York organized her first solo exhibition. Over the course of her career, she also devoted significant attention to film. A socially engaged artist, Levitt was one of the first women to carve out a professional path in photography. The exhibition (nearly 200 photographs organized into nine sections) offers a comprehensive overview of her entire career. https://kbr.fundacionmapfre.org/exposiciones/helen-levitt/

**Note:** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join this tour, you’ll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.* **Barcelona Speakeasy Pub Crawl – Hidden Bars & Tapas Tour** Step into the secret side of Barcelona’s nightlife on this Speakeasy Pub Crawl, where hidden bars, local tapas, and creative cocktails bring the city’s after-dark charm to life. This isn’t your average pub crawl — it’s an immersive journey through Barcelona’s underground drinking scene, led by a local nightlife insider who knows exactly where the city hides its best-kept secrets. Start your evening in the historic Gothic Quarter, where tucked-away taverns and moody speakeasies whisper stories of Prohibition-era glamour. Sip your first cocktail behind an unmarked door or inside a disguised venue that only locals know about. From there, you’ll hop between three to four unique bars — each with its own secret entrance, signature drinks, and unforgettable atmosphere. Along the way, indulge in authentic Spanish tapas, perfectly paired with your drinks. From sizzling patatas bravas to jamón ibérico and local cheese bites, every stop brings a taste of Barcelona’s culinary soul. Your guide will share fun stories about the city’s nightlife, culture, and hidden history — the kind of tales that never make it into the guidebooks. End the night at one of Barcelona’s most exciting nightlife spots, where you can dance, mingle, and celebrate with fellow travelers and locals alike. **✨ Highlights** * Discover Barcelona’s hidden speakeasies and secret cocktail bars * Enjoy authentic tapas paired with your drinks * Explore the Gothic Quarter and El Born’s lively nightlife * Learn insider stories and nightlife history from a local guide * Meet new people and experience Barcelona like a true insider Perfect for travelers who want more than just a night out — this tour blends culture, cuisine, and creativity into one unforgettable evening in Barcelona.

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄 **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! 😄

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**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.

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Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."