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NeuroTechX Paris - OpenCogLab #63 - Gaming & Hyperscanning
Note:
Cet après-midi OpenCogLab est consacrée aux projets de la communauté locale et de la vie de l’association, en interaction avec les membres du LPI, nous n'assurerons pas (obligatoirement) de présentation à cette date pour permettre aux projets communautaires d'avancer.
Cet après-midi aura un thème principal : **Gaming (Dual Tetris) & Hyperscanning** et nous pourrons discuter des différents projets CogLab en cours ou à venir : https://coglab.fr/portfolio/
#Présentation des OpenCogLab
Chaque samedi après-midi l’association CogLab, NeuroTechX Paris organisera des après-midi hebdomadaires conviviales, propices aux échanges et à la réalisation d’activités communautaires, accessible en présentiel ou en ligne, avec la communauté NeuroTechX locale et internationale et la communauté du LPI/CRI.
#Informations et astuces
* Ces après-midi peuvent accueillir des présentations, démos et retour d’expériences en fonction des personnes présentes, idéalement programmé à l’avance.
* Les échanges sont plutôt d’ordre informel et chacun est libre d’arriver à l’heure qu’il souhaite.
#Ressources
* Site web https://coglab.fr/
* Agenda https://coglab.fr/actu/agenda/
* Devenir membre ou soutenir l’association https://www.helloasso.com/associations/coglab/
* Kanban https://trello.com/scoglab
* Forge https://github.com/NeuroTechX
StudioJahido – 1er Cours GRATUIT!!- Salsa & Zouk/Kompa -Paris (12)
## Details
STUDIOJAHIDO – Samedi Après‑Midi
18 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris
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Pourquoi venir ?
Rejoins-nous pour le coup d’envoi de la 7ᵉ saison de StudioJahido ! 1er cours d'essai gratuit, l’ambiance est géniale, et nos tarifs sont carrément imbattables ! ✨
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Cours offerts & horaires
Le 1er cours est GRATUIT pour les nouveaux ! Places limitées — priorité aux premiers arrivés, aux abonnés et aux inscriptions sur place.
• 15h00 : Salsa cubaine débutant
• 16h00 : Salsa cubaine intermédiaire
• 17h00 : Zouk/Kompa
Tarifs à partir de 83€/an, avec réductions spéciales (étudiants, couples, demandeurs d’emploi). 💸
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Accès à la salle de danse
1. Code de la porte : 381A0 (zéro).
2. Appuie sur le bouton “Cours 2ᵉ sous-sol” — je t’ouvre à distance.
3. Descends au 1er sous-sol (salle d’attente / vestiaire).
• WC disponibles (sanibroyeur — ne rien y jeter ! 🙏).
4\. Attends la fin du cours précédent pour descendre en salle de danse\.
5\. Problème pour entrer ? Écris\-moi sur Messenger \(profil : Pepito Jacson\)\.
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Rejoins la communauté !
• WhatsApp : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eiwig0AOJIb3wldRLfTHnJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eiwig0AOJIb3wldRLfTHnJ)
• Facebook : STUDIOJAHIDO & PEPITO Y MYSHA
• Instagram : Pepito dance&style
Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟
**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟**
This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
**What’s on the program?**
• Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖
• Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭
• Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍
We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫
More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/)
**Want to get more involved?**
Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly.
📩 **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫
**Spread the word!**
If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group!
The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊
See you soon,
**The Art&More Team**
Founders Running Club :: Paris
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Lou Yong Tao Tö Qi
un nouvel espace en plein cœur de la nature. Salle en bois ouverte sur le parc. Lieu idéal pour la pratique!
Cours- découverte 10E, et puis 20E à l'unité. Carte de 10 cours à 160E.
Carte de 20 cours à 250E.
Réservation chez City' zen Paris au 01 49 57 25 50 ou cityzenparis75@gmail.com
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Paris DevMorning - Self Study Programming
**DevMorning - Un moment pour avancer sur tes projets, entouré de passionnés.**
Nous nous réunissons entre développeurs pour travailler et échanger sur des sujets divers, comme des projets personnels, la lecture/l’écriture de code open source, la rédaction d'articles techniques, etc.
Qui est la cible de cet évènement ?
Nous visons comme public des développeurs de tout niveau qui sont à la recherche d’un moment dans la semaine où ils sont libres de travailler sur les projets de leur choix.
**Horaires**
* 10h30 - début officiel mais libre à vous d’arriver avant ou (bien) après
* 12h30 - nous n'avons pas de fin officielle mais libre à vous de rentrer déjeuner ou rester avec nous pour discuter, manger ou encore coder :)
**Y a-t-il des frais de participation ?**
Rejoindre cet évènement est totalement gratuit, libre à vous de prendre la consommation de votre choix dans le Colombus
**Quand et où se déroule-t-il ?**
Nous nous retrouvons les dimanches matin dans un café parisien. Nous changeons rarement de lieu mais pour le moment, nous nous retrouvons dans le café Colombus du boulevard Sebastopol. Il est grand, un peu animé mais surtout avec des prises.
**Pourquoi travailler à plusieurs ?**
Nous pensons que travailler entouré de personnes motivées par les mêmes sujets dans une bonne ambiance permet de favoriser l’entraide et les initiatives.
Remise en forme Aquatique - Sauna, hammam et jacuzzi et piscine de luxe
Hey toi !
Viens profiter d’un moment unique de remise en forme et de détente avec sauna, hammam et jacuzzi. L’alternance de chaleur sèche, vapeur et bain bouillonnant est idéale pour recharger tes batteries et te relaxer en profondeur avant de commencer une nouvelle semaine. On se retrouve en petit groupe, pour partager un moment de bien-être.
L’activité est dans l’espace VIP à l’étage de la piscine. Le plus sympa est de partir ensemble en vélib du métro porte de Saint Cloud pour rejoindre la piscine, on en parle sur chat comme indiqué ici …
Accorde-toi un vrai moment de détente, sans te ruiner, grâce à notre tarif préférentiel à seulement 15€.
**Infos pratiques :**
🕖 Horaire : à partir de 15h
ℹ️ Déroulement de l'événement et question en commentaire sur l’app gratuite socializus
⚠️maillot de bain et bonnet de bain homologué pour la piscine
📲 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) :
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE)
**Comment participer :**
Télécharger l’app gratuite Socializus pour avoir la carte détaillé, le point de rendez-vous et les message de groupe : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
**Nos réseau sociaux :**
🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/)
🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J)
📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE)
(Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !)
🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
**🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)**
Nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, nous partageons une réduction sur le tarif.
✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app Socializus. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr·e de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊
📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus
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🕑 Merci de respecter les horaires.
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A bientôt
La team meetup
GALETTES DES ROIS – ENJOY! PARIS Par ENJOY! Paris
✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨
Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊
👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** :
[https://www.billetweb.fr/galettes-des-rois-enjoy-paris](https://www.billetweb.fr/galettes-des-rois-enjoy-paris)
⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.**
👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):**
**09/01/26:** [🤍✨ WHITE PARTY – ENJOY! PARIS ✨🤍](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/white-party-enjoy-paris)
**18/01/26:** [👑🥐 GALETTES DES ROIS – ENJOY! PARIS 🥐👑](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/galettes-des-rois-enjoy-paris)
**20/01/26:** [🧀🔥 SOIRÉE RACLETTE – ENJOY! PARIS 🔥🧀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-raclette-enjoy-paris)
**02/02/26:**[ 🥞🔥 SOIRÉE CHANDELEUR – CRÊPES À VOLONTÉ 🔥🥞 - ENJOY! Paris](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-chandeleur-crepes-a-volonte-enjoy-paris)
**13/02/26:** [🎉 Contre Saint-Valentin - ENJOY! Paris 🎉](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/contre-saint-valentin-enjoy-paris)
**21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris)
**11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris)
Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous :
🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/)
📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) :
👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share)
👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !**
Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋
Deviens bénévole !
🍷 Pourquoi devenir bénévole ?
Nous t’invitons à rejoindre l'équipe de bénévoles pour organiser des activités sympas en profitant d'une petite boisson gratuite, c'est un petit avantage mais tout va progresser car nous souhaitons aider les organisateurs. Pour les organisateurs, la première boisson est gratuite. C’est l’occasion de faire connaissance, d’échanger en différentes langues et de discuter de la manière dont tu pourrais, si tu le souhaites, contribuer à l’évolution du projet Socializus.
Que tu sois développeur graphiste ou que tu souhaites développer tes compétences en communication, dans l'événementiel ou dans un autre secteur. You're welcome. Notre objectif est simple : Aider les organisateurs et favoriser les rencontres amicales et les échanges linguistiques. Au fil du temps, notre communauté est devenue la plus grande sur Paris, et nous sommes heureux de rassembler des personnes d’horizons différents pour partager de bon moments.
Notre démarche est portée par une association à but non lucratif. Cela veut dire que nous avançons doucement, avec les moyens du bord, mais toujours avec la volonté de créer du lien et de soutenir les organisateurs qui souhaitent développer des événements similaires.
**Infos pratiques :**
🕖À partir de 21h30
💸 Gratuit avec le pass Socializus !
📲 WhatsApp pour des infos rapides : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa)
**Comment participer :**
Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
Ou soutiens l’association avec une carte de membre annuelle sur :[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
**Reste connecté :**
🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/)
🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa)
(Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !)
🔹 Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹 Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)
✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit.
Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûre de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊
Felting Workshop | RÉTRO Salon de thé & Galerie
Happy New Year! ✨
To start the year beautifully, would you like to make a felted toy, jewelry piece, brooch, or keychain?
Join our Felting Workshop and create a unique, handmade felt creation. Relax, unwind, and enjoy a cozy creative moment—felting is easy to learn, deeply calming, and incredibly satisfying, even for beginners. 🧶💛
🧵 What’s included:
✔ All materials (felting needle, sponge, wool & special tools)
✔ Step-by-step guidance and techniques
✔ A warm, chill creative atmosphere
✔ One bubble milk tea 🧋
price: €25 per workshop (includes one drink)
Saturday,17 January | 15:00 – 17:00
📍 Location: RÉTRO 繁花 Salon de thé & Galerie
52 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, 75004 Paris
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Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus.
In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks.
Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
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!
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
DevOps Columbus January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Details
\#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️
**Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - 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 DevOps Columbus, 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. 🧱➡️📐
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)
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 × DevOps Columbus**
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, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus 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/
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.



















