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Green Paddling đŁđ»ââïž May edition
....aaaaand we are back in the water also this year!!!
Kayaking around the city channels is one of the most enjoyable activities in Copenhagen on a sunny day.
GreenKayak, a NGO dedicated to raise awareness to ocean pollution, makes few (open) kayaks available across the city to paddle and help collecting waste floating in the water.
Open kayaks are typically easier to manovre than other types, and do not require EPP2/EPP3 patents.
I booked 2 double kayaks for 4 ppl in total.
It is possible to use the facilities at Kayak Republic free of charge: restrooms, lockers and showers.
**REQUIREMENT**
\- Safety first \- Need to be able to swim comfortably
\- Waterproof gear preferable
\- Sun lotion and sunglasses
\- Change of clothes in case yours get a bit wet during paddling
\- Towel\, if you want to shower or just in case
**COST**
Unfortunately, due to the frequent last minute cancellation last summer, it was challenging backfilling participants with short or no notice, and it was very disrespectful to the group and GreenKayak NGO.
**To reserve your spot, please transfer 150 kr. to my mobilepay 25717293**. The amount will be returned to you if you show up on time, or the event is cancelled for other reasons; **this remains a free non-profit event**.
The kayak rental is free of charge provided that:
\- we are able to pick\-up some waste during our paddling activity
\- we share our experience on the So\.Me \#GreenKayak
**AGENDA**
11:50- Meet up - please be on time đ
11:50-12:00 Briefing and getting ready
12-00-13:45 Paddling around Copenhagen channels and return to the start point
13:45-14:00 Return the equipment to Kayak Republic
**DISCOMFORT LEVEL** \- 3/5
**TO LEARN MORE**
[GreenKayak](https://www.greenkayak.org/)
đ JUST GUTSY â Solo Travelers Meetup (Mexico City 4PM local time)
No agenda. No awkward intros. Just good people.
Just Gutsy is a weekly meetup for solo travelers, nomads and locals who love meeting them, a simple way to find your people in a new city.
Who comes:
Solo travelers in transit · digital nomads · curious locals who love meeting travelers
What to expect:
casual and self-led · small group energy · show up, talk to someone, see where it goes
Not sure how to talk to strangers? I put together a set of questions that actually make it easy â find them here: [justgutsy.com/icebreakers](http://justgutsy.com/icebreakers)
The only things you need to do:
â Comment below so others know you're coming
â If plans change, update your RSVP
â When you arrive: comment "Here, [what you're wearing]" so people find you
When & where:
⹠Every Sunday · 4PM local time
Meetup.com sometimes shows a different timezone â ignore it, it's always 4PM where you are
âą Location: in front of the SĂžren Kierkegaard statue
Join Just Gutsy â [justgutsy.com](http://justgutsy.com/) · Early members get lifetime premium access to the app
BEGINNER Full Body Stretching session
**Spring is here** !!!!đ·
Let's do something good for our bodies and stretch together, out in the fresh air and sun. âïž
I invite you to a **head-to-toe**, full body stretching session that will leave feeling good and more limber.
**You will need**: your own yoga mat đ§ and whatever makes you stay hydrated đ§.
See you theređ€ž
đ Event subject to cancel if the weather is difficult.
*Disclaimer:* *I am not a certified stretching instructor; I am simply a stretching enthusiast organizing this event to share my passion. Participants are responsible for their own well-being and should listen to their bodies, take necessary precautions, and consult a professional if needed. By joining this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk, and the organizer is not liable for any injuries or issues that may arise.*
Guided tour in English in Limhamns kalkbrott
Malmö has a nature reserve in the city! However it can only be accessed with a guide from Malmö stad. You'll need to reserve your spot for the tour by buying a symbolic ticket via this link: [https://www.kulturcentralen.nu/evenemang/limhamnlimestonequarry-joinaguidedtourinenglish](https://www.kulturcentralen.nu/evenemang/limhamnlimestonequarry-joinaguidedtourinenglish) It costs 10 kr. Note that the sale opens one month before the event, on April 24th at 9am. Make sure you pick the right date (May 24th). Spots sell fast, so if you are eager to join, make your reservation early in the day. Since it's a public tour I have no idea how many spots are available. It's first come first serve.
The reserve comes with restrictions. One of them being: it is not allowed to walk or stay outside of the assigned paths and areas. Another being: it is also not allowed to bring pets or drones and other aircrafts.
After the tour, for those who are interested, we can walk around the quarry, it's 4km. There are viewpoints with nice view of the area, see featured photo. The tour lasts for 2 hours. The duration of this event is including the walk around the quarry.
Limhamns kalkbrott has been a nature reserve since 2011. It used to be a mining area, but nature has been roaming free since 1994, when the operations closed down.
What to bring: water could be good, and also sunscreen. Dress according to weather.
How to get there:
The quarry is easily accessible by bike.
Public transportation: City bus 12 arrives at bus stop SibbarpsvÀgen at 14.39 from the north. From there it's a short walk to the meeting point and gate.
By car: There's a parking lot by the gate to the reserve and our meeting point.
Note that the **gates** for entering with the guide **close** at 3pm **SHARP**. Come early!
European green toad mating sounds and Oljehamnen
End time is approximate, let's take our time to enjoy the sounds of this rare toad, and views of Lomma bay from the shoreline.
Please change your rsvp as soon as possible when you have decided to no longer attend.
In Malmö there are two thriving locations with this otherwise rare species. May is the time for the European green toad to mate. We will keep our ears out for their calls. On this event we will meet in Oljehamnen in the vicinity of bus stop Svartögatan, go for a walk along the shoreline, enjoying the views of Lomma bay, and reach a place called Paddeborg, a pond where these toads are supposed to hang out, to enjoy their song. Perhaps even catch a glimpse of them. When we are satisfied after sunset we will head back to the bus stop.
What to bring:
đž something to sit on
đž water for the walk
đž dress according to weather
đž patience and silence
Getting there:
By bike: Meeting point is accessible by bike from Malmö Central Station.
By public transportation: City bus nr 35 arrives at bus stop Svartögatan at 20.10.
By car: Find a parking lot at a suitable spot in the vicinity of the bus stop.
Vedic Philosophy Sunday Feast
ISKCON Malmö is welcoming everyone to a very spiritual inspiring Bhakti-yoga feast on Sunday.
Adress: Mindfulness Home, NobelvÀgen 11, Malmö
Program:
15:00-15:30 Bhajans
15:30-16:15 Bhagavad-gita Lecture
16:15-17:30 Gaura-arati, Hare Krishna Kirtan and Prasadam
Let us know by marking Attending if you will come so we can arrange for prasadam vegetarian feast accordingly
Contact: 070-355 41 91(Emma)
We also welcome you to Tempel and reading room. Open for meditation Monday-Friday kl 11:00-15:00
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đ JUST GUTSY â Solo Travelers Meetup (Mexico City 4PM local time)
No agenda. No awkward intros. Just good people.
Just Gutsy is a weekly meetup for solo travelers, nomads and locals who love meeting them, a simple way to find your people in a new city.
Who comes:
Solo travelers in transit · digital nomads · curious locals who love meeting travelers
What to expect:
casual and self-led · small group energy · show up, talk to someone, see where it goes
Not sure how to talk to strangers? I put together a set of questions that actually make it easy â find them here: [justgutsy.com/icebreakers](http://justgutsy.com/icebreakers)
The only things you need to do:
â Comment below so others know you're coming
â If plans change, update your RSVP
â When you arrive: comment "Here, [what you're wearing]" so people find you
When & where:
⹠Every Sunday · 4PM local time
Meetup.com sometimes shows a different timezone â ignore it, it's always 4PM where you are
âą Location: in front of the SĂžren Kierkegaard statue
Join Just Gutsy â [justgutsy.com](http://justgutsy.com/) · Early members get lifetime premium access to the app
BEGINNER Full Body Stretching session
**Spring is here** !!!!đ·
Let's do something good for our bodies and stretch together, out in the fresh air and sun. âïž
I invite you to a **head-to-toe**, full body stretching session that will leave feeling good and more limber.
**You will need**: your own yoga mat đ§ and whatever makes you stay hydrated đ§.
See you theređ€ž
đ Event subject to cancel if the weather is difficult.
*Disclaimer:* *I am not a certified stretching instructor; I am simply a stretching enthusiast organizing this event to share my passion. Participants are responsible for their own well-being and should listen to their bodies, take necessary precautions, and consult a professional if needed. By joining this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk, and the organizer is not liable for any injuries or issues that may arise.*
Guided tour in English in Limhamns kalkbrott
Malmö has a nature reserve in the city! However it can only be accessed with a guide from Malmö stad. You'll need to reserve your spot for the tour by buying a symbolic ticket via this link: [https://www.kulturcentralen.nu/evenemang/limhamnlimestonequarry-joinaguidedtourinenglish](https://www.kulturcentralen.nu/evenemang/limhamnlimestonequarry-joinaguidedtourinenglish) It costs 10 kr. Note that the sale opens one month before the event, on April 24th at 9am. Make sure you pick the right date (May 24th). Spots sell fast, so if you are eager to join, make your reservation early in the day. Since it's a public tour I have no idea how many spots are available. It's first come first serve.
The reserve comes with restrictions. One of them being: it is not allowed to walk or stay outside of the assigned paths and areas. Another being: it is also not allowed to bring pets or drones and other aircrafts.
After the tour, for those who are interested, we can walk around the quarry, it's 4km. There are viewpoints with nice view of the area, see featured photo. The tour lasts for 2 hours. The duration of this event is including the walk around the quarry.
Limhamns kalkbrott has been a nature reserve since 2011. It used to be a mining area, but nature has been roaming free since 1994, when the operations closed down.
What to bring: water could be good, and also sunscreen. Dress according to weather.
How to get there:
The quarry is easily accessible by bike.
Public transportation: City bus 12 arrives at bus stop SibbarpsvÀgen at 14.39 from the north. From there it's a short walk to the meeting point and gate.
By car: There's a parking lot by the gate to the reserve and our meeting point.
Note that the **gates** for entering with the guide **close** at 3pm **SHARP**. Come early!
European green toad mating sounds and Oljehamnen
End time is approximate, let's take our time to enjoy the sounds of this rare toad, and views of Lomma bay from the shoreline.
Please change your rsvp as soon as possible when you have decided to no longer attend.
In Malmö there are two thriving locations with this otherwise rare species. May is the time for the European green toad to mate. We will keep our ears out for their calls. On this event we will meet in Oljehamnen in the vicinity of bus stop Svartögatan, go for a walk along the shoreline, enjoying the views of Lomma bay, and reach a place called Paddeborg, a pond where these toads are supposed to hang out, to enjoy their song. Perhaps even catch a glimpse of them. When we are satisfied after sunset we will head back to the bus stop.
What to bring:
đž something to sit on
đž water for the walk
đž dress according to weather
đž patience and silence
Getting there:
By bike: Meeting point is accessible by bike from Malmö Central Station.
By public transportation: City bus nr 35 arrives at bus stop Svartögatan at 20.10.
By car: Find a parking lot at a suitable spot in the vicinity of the bus stop.
Vedic Philosophy Sunday Feast
ISKCON Malmö is welcoming everyone to a very spiritual inspiring Bhakti-yoga feast on Sunday.
Adress: Mindfulness Home, NobelvÀgen 11, Malmö
Program:
15:00-15:30 Bhajans
15:30-16:15 Bhagavad-gita Lecture
16:15-17:30 Gaura-arati, Hare Krishna Kirtan and Prasadam
Let us know by marking Attending if you will come so we can arrange for prasadam vegetarian feast accordingly
Contact: 070-355 41 91(Emma)
We also welcome you to Tempel and reading room. Open for meditation Monday-Friday kl 11:00-15:00
Philosophy - What Is Happiness?
**How can I live a happy life?**
**What kind of person should I be?**
**The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is a self-help book written in the fourth century BC and a masterpiece of Western philosophy.**
**We are reading it slowly together, discussing and commenting on it as we go along.**
**No previous knowledge or preparation is necessary.**
**This is the text:**
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QeXc6geLCrJvvVh6BdJrsPP6To6ywBYM/view?usp=sharing
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Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)âs roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 Worldâs Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatoryâs 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatoryâs identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihulyâs work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Childrenâs Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
ServiceNow Knowledge 26 Recap + Topgolf Happy Hour
Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come â mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/














