Landscape Architecture

Welcome to the Zürich AR/VR/Spatial Computing Group. Tonight, we are joined by Tianyi Xiao, a fourth-year PhD candidate at ETH Zürich’s geoGAZElab. Tianyi develops XR-based immersive 3D sketching interfaces that serve as both creative instruments for architectural design and tools for investigating human spatial cognition. His research, frequently featured at the prestigious ACM CHI conference, explores how generative AI can create seamless sketch-to-model pipelines. Key projects include Sketch2Terrain, an AI-driven system that allows non-experts to create to sketch accurate maps of natural landscapes in Augmented Reality, as well as Sketch2Model, a creative tool that enables the conversion from 3d sketches into 3D furniture in Extended Reality. Following the talk, we are going to have a hands-on session to try the Sketch2Model tool. This event: 19:30 Opening of door Z0.03 20:00 Main talk: Immersive 3D Sketching by Tianyi Xiao 20:30 hands-on session to try the Sketch2Model tool. The Institute of Media Production of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (FH Graubünden) kindly supports this event and is happy to welcome all of you. EXTRA MESSAGE: Please get in contact, if you have a topic you want to share at one of the meetup events.

**IMAGINE:** The light reflecting in the water like sparks, the movement of the tree leaves above you and you... holding a brush having no clue how to paint that!! hahaha😅 Not anymore! **WHAT DO WE DO?** I show you how I paint on wet using watercolors and we practice together. **WHERE?** Near the lake in Rentenwiese. **WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** 2,5 hours with my guidance and solving your doubts. ► **All the** **Material**: Watercolors, pencil, watercolor paper and eraser. ► **Art experience**: I create this moment for you. When you paint it, the moment will be unforgettable. Did I mention that painting outdoors is what I love the most? **ALL LEVELS** 😓 **Beginner:** "But I have no clue!" **Me:** No worries. I always show the art medium basics and personalized support if you need it. 🤓 **Advance**: "But I don't want to listen the boring explanations!" **Me:** No worries. Start to paint in your rhythm and skip the introduction. **I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). **WHAT TO BRING?** A small chair or towel and a hat to sit where you want. 😊**Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** **FOLLOW ME to LEARN MORE: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

**Description:** One of must-do hikes in Switzerland, Creux du Van, takes you to a natural amphitheater in the Jura mountains. At \~15km and +750m, it is a technically easy hike, easy-to-medium fitness. Expect great views and cool fauna & flora. An off-day in spring is the best way to experience it. Hike start: Noiraigue 10 AM (if you go from Zurich 8.04, Gleis 32) **Full description** \- https://www\.myswitzerland\.com/en\-ch/experiences/route/creux\-du\-van\-round\-trip\-in\-the\-val\-de\-travers/ \- https://schweizmobil\.ch/fr/suisse\-a\-pied/itineraire\-286 **Dedicated WhatsApp group (your stop for all things organization and questions)** [WhatsApp-Gruppeneinladung](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KJwaC0iCVhS8kSFde0y2Pd) **Community:** [🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B7xsWN2VMFt8UXzPP8zLMX)

Please contact me if you want to join the class. Добрый день! This class is for learners with a level B1 or higher. We will meet one time per week. Below is an information about the class. Today's topic and material: to be added.. Cost: 2 students 35 chf per hour, 3 or more student 25 chf per hour per person. Class Length: 1 hour Class structure: • We read a text or a chapter from a book, discuss new words students have. And/or we learn part of grammar and practice using it. We have a good grammar book for that. • After that we discuss the topic and answer the text follow-up questions. • I also give homework tasks to make sentences with new words or do a grammar exercises. • If we finish the exercises earlier, we play word games or have a free chat. If you have questions send me a message or post it in comments.

Join us for the weekly Language Exchange! 🚀 Language Exchange WhatsApp Chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/C36TAgOl8Ei5qsWMNPZpHU Join the weekly Language Exchange (every monday) to work on your language skills, socialize and meet cool and open people. 💡HOW DOES IT WORK💡 1. Come to the location (for Spring and Summer the event will take place on a outside)☀️🍹 2. The Event Host will greet you🤜🏽🤛🏾 3. Choose the language flag that interests you and speak the language of the flag🇪🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹🇮🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭🇫🇷 4. Start talking with people around the world and improve your language skill💪🏽💭

**Most products are designed to move people in a certain direction.** But when it comes to behaviour change, pressure and punishment **often** **backfire.** They may create short-term compliance, but they can also leave users feeling guilty, frustrated, or simply ready to give up. **In this talk, Mi Xue Tan explores how UX can support lasting behaviour change through positive reinforcement.** Instead of designing systems that fight human psychology, she looks at how we can build experiences that work with it — reducing resistance, creating motivation, and supporting small steps that add up over time. This matters for the UX community because every product shapes behaviour. When we design with human needs and motivation in mind, retention does not have to be forced. It can emerge more naturally through experiences that feel supportive, effective, and genuinely human. **[Mi Xue Tan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mi-xue-tan-3030b5120/)** works at the intersection of data, user research, and human behavior. With a background in data science and UX research, her work xplores how thoughtful design and positive reinforcement can support meaningful behavior change. Her focus: using data, psychology, and good communication to **create experiences that people don’t just use — but stick with.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💬 The Talk is in **English** 📍 The event will be held at ETH Zürich Maschinenbau ML, **Room F36** We kindly ask you to arrive *10 minutes* early of the event start, so everyone can find a seat due to high attendance. *Thank you!*

大家好！ We meet once a week to speak in and about Chinese. Most participants are advanced speakers, or of Chinese descent. Your are a beginner? By all means give our meet-up a chance and drop by! We'd love to help you navigate through the first steps into this fascinating language. If the weather allows we will meet outside (see indicated location). Please bring your own beverages and food. There is a public toilet nearby. 我们每周二晚上七点在火车站附近的某个餐厅聚会，一边吃晚餐（已吃过的也可以只喝一杯），一边用中文聊天。本着开放原则，参加者资格和话题不受任何限制。 我们特别欢迎各位华侨、华裔和来自中国的留学生参加我们的活动，扩充我们对中国的了解。不见不散！ 天气允许的话我们在外面聚会（请参考所颁布的地点）。此时请安排自己的饮料和食物。附近有公共厕所。

**Deep Rest & Relaxation Circle – Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing** *(By donation – all are welcome)* You’re warmly invited to a nourishing relaxation circle designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself. Together we’ll explore deep rest through gentle yoga, effortless Yoga Nidra meditation (practiced lying down), and soothing sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls — all held in a friendly, supportive circle. This is a space to pause, breathe, and return to your heart, your inner calm, and your natural intuition. **This practice can support:** * Relief from stress, anxiety, and tension * Deep relaxation and nervous system reset * Better sleep * Emotional balance and uplift * Greater clarity, confidence, and creativity * Enhanced intuition * Meaningful, heart-centred connections with others ### What to expect **🌿 Gentle, Nourishing Yoga** Slow, accessible movements to release tension, support energy flow, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and vitality. **🌙 Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest)** A zero-effort meditation practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra allows the body and mind to fully rest and restore, helping to calm the nervous system, release anxiety, improve sleep, and gently unwind exhaustion and overwhelm. **🔔 Sound Healing** Tibetan singing bowls guide you into deep presence and relaxation. The vibrations support the release of tension, stress, fatigue, and emotional holding, creating an optimal state for rest and self-healing. Everything is provided — just bring comfortable clothes and an open heart. **Contribution:** Suggested donation: **30.–** If cost is a barrier, please contribute what you can — everyone is welcome. **Booking:** Please WhatsApp or text me on **078 246 50 91** to join, as I don’t use Meetup regularly and bookings are managed via WhatsApp. More info: **[www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org)** I look forward to sharing this peaceful, nourishing time together. With love, **Myriam** 💛

Elisee Kukulu and Eva Sanneke Brinksma will present their award-winning work on visualizing hurricanes. They will share their approach to representing these powerful weather phenomena, discussing design decisions, challenges faced, and solutions developed. This session offers insights into the process of making complex meteorological data accessible through visualization. **Speaker:** Elisee Kukulu and Eva Sanneke Brinksma are students in the [Bachelor in Data Design + Art](https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-design-film-and-art/degree-programmes/bachelor/data-design-and-art/) program at the HSLU. **Agenda**: 17:00 Doors open 17:00–17:30 Drinks & chats 17:30–18:30 Presentation 18:30–19:00 Drinks & chats 19:00 Goodbye! **Format**: This session will be a presentation followed by a plenary conversation for questions and answers with our speakers. **Language**: To include a multitude of perspectives, the spoken language of this meetup will be English. **Streaming:** If you can’t be with us in person, you can join the livestream at 17:30 on Zoom. **You don’t need to register on Meetup to join virtually.** Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83827343718 Interactive Things will provide drinks and snacks and moderate the presentation.

Take a moment for yourself by the lake. This lakeside mindfulness session is created to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect in a calm outdoor setting. We’ll start with a short 5-minute introduction round, followed by 10 minutes of guided breathing exercises to help you relax and reset. Then we’ll move into a 10-minute body scan to bring awareness to the body. We’ll finish with a 10-minute group reflection, where we take a moment to gently connect with our feelings in a safe and relaxed space. Afterwards, we’ll stay a bit longer for a casual social moment to chat, connect, and enjoy the lakeside together 🤍 📍Rentenanstalt, Zurich (near Glace Tina Kiosk) 👛 Free (tip based)

**The wild and creative side of Zurich** Do you also think Zurich is a boring city? Then come to this tour. Zürich-Born To Be Wild shows the wild and creative side of Zurich. Topics: Bircher-Müesli, Plastic Waste, Black Holes, Warped Time, Queer Balls, Magical Theatre, Expressionist Poetry, Invisible Matter, Revolution, Putsch, Schizophrenia, Anarchy, Reichstag Fire, Nobel Peace Prize and much more. This city tour largely goes through the original sites and takes about two hours. Highlights of the tour: Einstein, Schrödinger, Joyce, Hesse, Lenin, Trotzki, Dada, CG Jung, Wagner... Tour guide: Bernhard Eisenbarth Born to be wild Tour is free of charge. Fundraising in favor of social welfare: [Winterhilfe Zürich](https://zh.winterhilfe.ch/). *Further dates (in german and english) you'll find* **[HERE](https://www.bernhardeisenbarth.ch/touren/stadttour-z%C3%BCrich/)**

Searching for a moment to move and connect by the lakeside in Zurich? Join us for a relaxing and energizing Afterwork Mat Pilates session by the lake 🌿 We start at 19:00, moving through a mindful workout to strengthen your body and improve posture after the workday. After the 50-minute session, around 20:00, we’ll stay a bit longer to socialize, connect, and enjoy conversations together ✨ Bring your mat (or big towel if you don’t have one), some water, warm clothes and good vibes 💛 Join the Whatsappgroup for more info! https://chat.whatsapp.com/CYiVGDw8XZnBsGVsamxt1B?mode=gi_t Tickets: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/yoga/lakeside-pilates-7451681708900889051.html (Max. 14 spots)

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

This Monday 4/27/26 at 6:30p we will walking at Thompson Park. The address is 5600 Thompson Rd. We will meet at the shelter house. The walk will be approximately 2 miles on paved trails~Join us if you can.

**Session 01 - Lightroom Classic Fundamentals and Catalog Management** **Session 02 - Lightroom Classic Library Module Part 01** **Session 03 - Lightroom Classic Library Module Part 02** **Session 04 - Lightroom Classic Develop Module Part 01** **Session 05 - Lightroom Classic Develop Module Part 02** **Session 06 - Lightroom Classic Export Operations** **Session 07 - Lightroom Classic Print, Book, and Slide Modules** **Session 08 - Lightroom Classic Troubleshooting and Optimizing**

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Free Communal Garden Class Series GROWING MUSHROOMS In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops. We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest! APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN 1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205 INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader. He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants. Registerefor free here https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/

**🥰 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Columbus Locals** We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Columbus singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation. **Choose your age range to register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - 🎉 People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference. --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Columbus locals tonight. 💖 ✨ Lean version: fewer words, same core offer. Concise by design so people can decide quickly.

Annual plant sale to support the Inniswood Volunteers Inc., giving back to the gardens. Offering mostly perennials, herbs and a few shrubs. Day 1: Saturday May 2, 2026 8am-4pm Day 2: Sunday May 3, 2026: 11a-3pm rain or shine. Bring a wagon if you have one!

Annual plant sale to support the Inniswood Volunteers Inc., giving back to the gardens. Offering mostly perennials, herbs and a few shrubs. Day 1: Saturday May 2, 2026 8am-4pm Day 2: Sunday May 3, 2026: 11a-3pm rain or shine. Bring a wagon if you have one!