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AFC Social Circle Slack-line & Calisthenic Etc New Skills Learning Camp
**Hey Legends!**
This Sunday at 5:30 PM, the **AFC Social Circle** ⭕️ is turning Al Tawar Park into our playground! 😄
We’re hosting a Slackline + Beginner Calisthenics session — and everyone’s welcome, even if your pull-up game is still imaginary 💪😅
What’s on the menu?
**🧘♂️ Slackline Basics**
\* How not to fall (too much 😜)
\* Finding your balance
\* Basic walk + fun challenges
**🏋️♂️ Beginner-Friendly Calisthenics**
\* Push-up variations
\* Core control & hollow body holds
\* Headstands, handstands & ninja drills
\* Get strong, the fun way!
⛰️ **Bonus: Mountaineering Tips & Tricks**
\* Handy insights for your next climb from those who’ve been there.
Why are we doing this?
To learn something new, challenge ourselves, and have a laugh or two doing it.
**Leads:** Fahad, Nasar Husain & YOU!
Yes — if you’ve got a skill to showcase, let us know and we’ll add it in. We love fresh ideas and change-makers
**Just show up — whether you’re walking on a line or lying on it dramatically.**
Bring water, snacks, energy… and maybe a couple of band-aids, just in case 😅
Let’s grow, move, and vibe together.
**Join AFC Social Circle** ⭕️
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/J6s7rVyYaEYHFFV08h9HFD?mode=r_t](AFC Social Circle)
Business Networking | Make New Friends | Learn to Generate a Second Income
🌟 Tea Talk & Track – A Unique Networking & Training Event
Join us this Sunday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at:
📍 B2C Institute, Dhaguard Business Center, Office No. 401, 4th Floor, Adidas building, Bank Street, Bur Dubai – Near Burjuman Metro Station (Exit 3)
Event Flow:
🕛 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Business Networking–Build valuable connections and explore new opportunities.
🕛 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Learn how to generate a Second Income–free training workshop.
This weekly gathering blends networking, professional learning, and live market experience to help you grow personally and professionally.
🌐 Visit us at: www.b2cinstitute.com
📅 Sunday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🤝 Connect. Learn. Grow.
Sip & Paint | AED199 per person | Start the Year by Unlocking Your Creativity!
**Begin the year with intention, creativity, and calmness.**
Enjoy shared snack platters and one complimentary tea or coffee when you join this Sip & Paint session in Dubai. This is a cozy, low pressure creative gathering created for anyone who wants to unwind, reflect, and reset for the year ahead, whilst meeting new people in a relaxed and welcoming environment!
Tailored for easing into the new year, reconnecting with your creativity, and taking a mindful break as you ease into the usual rush!
**Event Details:**
📅 Sunday, 11th of January, 2026
**📍** [Mahfel Restaurant & Cafe](https://www.google.com/maps?rlz=1C5CHFA_enAE1070AE1087&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyEAgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBwgHEAAYgAQyBwgIEAAYgAQyBwgJEAAYgATSAQgxNDcwajBqN6gCALACAA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=ae&sa=X&geocode=KRePSu1BbV8-MWidGwd2XqGB&daddr=177+Hessa+St+-+Al+Barsha+-+Al+Barsha+3+-+Dubai)
🥙 Shared Snack Platter
☕️ One Tea or Coffee
🕚 11am-2pm
🎨 All materials provided - open to all ages
🎟 AED **199/-** [Pay Here](https://book.stripe.com/cNi28jgVr2vLbp6czX8Zq03)
For additional details, contact 971509783010 ([Whatsapp](wa.me/971509783010)).
Paddle Tennis Social
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BBQ, Grow Professional Arabic Language & Culture, Meet UAE Arabs, & Socialise
Bring your BBQ, meet Emirati Poets, socialize with the community, & grow professionally in Arabic and Emirati Culture! [Join our whatsapp community!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LJsZpnl4d6t5CGfvSTrgct?mode=hqrt2)
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Dubai 🇦🇪
**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌
**📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 17:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start.
* 17:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 17:25-18:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
* 18:45-19:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 19:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though!
**💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
**🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam
🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel
**🤓 FAQ**
* **What will we talk about? What's the topic?**
The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c).
* **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?**
No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.
* **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?**
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* **Is it mostly men that attend?**
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.
* **Can I come alone?**
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* **Can I be late?**
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* **Where do you meet?**
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/).
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Making Philosophy Available To All ✨**
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
**\*\*\***
**Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) 👈**
**Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈**
**Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**
Introduce your business - meetup
**Introduce your business and Networking - Meetup**..
* Introduce you and your business - 1 min
* Networking with everyone - 30min
* Be on Time and Bring your Business Card
Place is calm to interact.
**Date**:- Every Sunday\*
**Time**:- 1pm to 2.30pm
**Location**:-
AL Barsha
1st floor, 105
Hassanicor building,
Roche Bobbis Showroom Downstair,
Near to Mashreq Metro & Mall of Emirate
**Google Location** \- Map:https://goo\.gl/maps/p574x1xF2Jkk5on89
**Register**:- it by joining **whatsup group (Its Free)** **https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICW4LS2Bh2C2Zt5KK6gqUN**
**Contact Whatsup**: +971 524982943
Hydroponics Events This Week
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January Coffee Meetup @ Cafe Rider
Your DXB Tribe – First Coffee Meetup of the Year ☕✨
Let’s start the year together.
We are excited to invite you to our first coffee meetup of the year, happening on Sunday, 11th January at 10:30 am.
This meetup is all about connection. Many new ladies have joined the group, so this will be a relaxed and friendly space to get to know each other, chat, and start the year surrounded by inspiring women.
There is no fixed agenda, just good conversations, coffee, and community.
The meetup will be à la carte, so everyone can order and pay individually.
To help us organize the table and space, registration is required.
We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet many of you for the first time 💛
Your DXB Tribe
Sunday Evening Badminton @ Al Quoz (Baseline Sports Academy) 5-7PM
📍 **Venue:** Baseline Sports Academy, Al Quoz *[(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvyZpc9AFR4pDZNCA)*.
We play badminton here every Sunday, 5-7 PM.
Join our [Al Quoz/Jumeirah Group WhatsApp here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GNNnYpvzVPjJLAgUAIG8Fg).
**👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot.
**📝 Key Info**
This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races.
*Cost per session: 45 AED*
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
Free Leads, BBQ, & Business People Picnic
Business Socialise with us over coffee and bring your BBQ!
[Join our thriving business community!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EAYWgmpDGM296DoDvhn54I?mode=hqrt2)
Step into the heart of Dubai’s thriving business scene with the Dubai Business Community Networking Event, a premier gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals from across industries. Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s iconic skyline, this event celebrates collaboration, innovation, and growth.
Attendees will enjoy an evening of meaningful conversations, strategic networking, and opportunities to build partnerships that drive success. The event blends modern business insights with Dubai’s dynamic energy, offering a platform for sharing ideas, discovering new ventures, and strengthening professional relationships.
Whether you’re a startup founder, corporate leader, or creative professional, this event is your gateway to becoming part of a powerful community shaping the future of business in Dubai.
Embroidery Workshop - Level 1
To confirm your booking, RSVP here and send a WhatsApp confirmation on **+971 55 284 9303** with your full name.
Step into a calm, creative space where your hands do the talking, and your mind gets a break.
This engaging and hands-on workshop is designed for both beginners and seasoned stitchers eager to explore the intricate world of embroidery.
Participants will be guided through various techniques, from basic stitches to more advanced designs, enabling them to transform simple threads into stunning works of art.
Our experienced instructors will provide personalized attention, ensuring everyone leaves with newfound skills and confidence.
Beyond learning technical skills, this workshop is an opportunity to express your creativity, relax, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Come join us and discover how embroidery can be a rewarding outlet for your artistic flair!
✨ **What to Expect:**
* A cozy, judgment-free zone where you can relax, unwind, and just be.
* Supportive, guided learning—I'm here to make sure you feel welcomed, encouraged, and safe to create at your own pace.
* A warm group of like-minded people (new friends included!).
* In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn **5** unique stitches.
🧵 **Why Embroidery?**
* It’s therapeutic (goodbye, stress).
* It sharpens focus and patience.
* It builds confidence, stitch by stitch.
* And hey, your walls will thank you for the art you’re about to make.
🧶 **All Materials Provided:**
* Needle & thread
* Embroidery hoop
* Pre-sketched fabric
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the rich tradition of embroidery with a hint of the modern expression of art and craft something beautiful.
**Investment: AED 150/-**
📅 **Pre-booking is required!**
To confirm your booking, RSVP here and send a WhatsApp confirmation on **+971 55 284 9303** with your full name.
**\*IMP NOTICE: No walk-ins or on-the-spot payment allowed. Only those who have pre-booked will be considered as confirmed participants\***
**Location: Late Lounge, Jumeirah 2, Dubai**
Let’s stitch and share a few laughs.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Paint & Sip 🎨 ☕
🎨☕ Paint & Sip Event! ☕🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting and Coffee experience.
Highlights:
- Guided Painting Session
- Gourmet Coffee
- All Art Supplies Provided
- Socialize & Make Art
💲 Price: 100 AED
⏳ Duration:2 hours
Limited spots available. Reserve yours now!
Capture memories, sip coffee, and let your creativity flow!
Admin: Farah 055 577 8561
OUR MAIN GROUP
https://chat.whatsapp.com/H9HzhICmUKC2sbsEc8rcEN
Beginners Run
Beginners Run: Take the First Step
Stop thinking about it and start doing it! This run is for all beginners, regardless of your current fitness level. We're focused on building confidence and consistency in a supportive environment. Come join us on the beautiful running track of Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaima (25°40'08.8"N 55°44'27.0"E), and make running a habit! Get in touch on +971 55 475 4037.
Tarot and Tea
This is your chance to get all your questions answered in 30 minutes for AED 50.
First come, first served.
Each one of you will be given a different time. Please arrive at the time given to you.
Those on the waiting list can get a private 30-minute online session for AED 100.
If you RSVP but don't show up, you will be banned from the group.
Hydroponics Events Near You
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Azure CBUS January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️
**Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game?
Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure.
### What we’ll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
### Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
Columbus HUG January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️
**Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game?
Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure.
### What we’ll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
### Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Columbus Medical Marijuana Meetup 1/20/26 - Network/Learn/Celebrate/Mix/Chill
Happy New Year, all! I hope it is a great one for all of us. Let's welcome 2026 together!
Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday January 20** **from 7-10 pm at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new friends!
Hope you can join us! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect.
Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!
Bhuta Shuddhi-Columbus
**This is a paid program.**
**Click <<[here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/bhuta-shuddhi-cityprogram-staybridge-suites-columbus-university-area-ohio-us-jan-16-2026)\>\> to register\.**
### **Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the five elements” (i.e. earth, water, fire, air and space) which gets to the root of imbalances in the body that lead to disease. This simple practice which you can do daily reorganizes your system on the elemental level.**
**Benefits:**
* **Keeps the system in harmony and balance**
* **Prepares the system to handle powerful states of energy**
* **Creates the basis to gain complete mastery over the human system**
**For ages 14 and above, no prior knowledge of yoga is required.**
**This program is conducted by a Hatha Yoga teacher trained by Sadhguru.**
For Adults: Beginner Macrame Plant Hangers
For Adults: Beginner Macrame Plant Hangers
January 31, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Create a basic cord plant hanger and then practice some simple macrame knots to use in future projects.
Hosted by Metro Parks
VENUE
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S. Hempstead Rd.
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone
(614)895-6216
Yogasanas - Columbus
**Click <<[here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/yogasanas-cityprogram-staybridge-suites-columbus-university-area-ohio-us-jan-17-2026)\>\> to register\.**
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZdcGKUQufU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZdcGKUQufU)**
**Yogasanas**
**Yogasanas are offered as a set of powerful postures to transform the body and the mind into a possibility for ultimate well-being. They are not taught merely for physical fitness and strength, but are a way of aligning the inner system to the celestial geometry, becoming in sync with the existence, thereby naturally achieving a state of health, joy and bliss.**
**"Your physical health, your psychological wellbeing, and your spiritual possibility depend on how well aligned you are with existence. Essentially, hatha yoga is towards establishing this alignment." - Sadhguru**
**Benefits of practicing Yogasanas regularly:**
* **Stabilization of the body, mind, and energy system**
* **Slows down the aging process**
* **Relief of chronic health conditions**
**Agility Level: Intermediate**
**For ages 14+**
**Open to everyone, no previous experience of yoga required**
Trails & Ales! Blacklick Woods Metro Park / Prost Beer & Wine Café
**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.




















