Mens Cycling

**From Metro Girona to Plaça Mireia** 🌍 International · Expats · Social Ride ### 📅 Meeting Point & Time **🕚 11:00 AM** 📍 **Metro Girona – Line L4 (Yellow)** We will meet **outside the metro station** ### 🚴 The Cycling Route We will ride together along the famous **Carretera de les Aigües**, one of the most iconic cycling routes in Barcelona. This route is: * Mostly **flat** * Perfect for **city, hybrid, gravel, and MTB bikes** * Famous for its **panoramic views** over Barcelona and the Mediterranean We will cycle **from the Girona area to the end of the route at Plaça Mireia**. The pace will be **relaxed and social**. This is **not a race**. ### 🧺 Picnic at Plaça Mireia Once we arrive at **Plaça Mireia**, we will: * Park the bikes * Sit together * Enjoy a **social picnic with incredible views** * Talk, relax, and meet new people from different countries 👉 **Bring your own food and drinks** Sharing is welcome but optional. ### ℹ️ Practical Information * **Difficulty:** Easy–Moderate * **Elevation:** Gentle (mainly access + flat ride) * **Bike type:** City / Hybrid / Gravel / MTB recommended * **Road bike:** Not recommended (gravel surface) * **Who can join:** Expats, internationals & locals * **Dogs:** Not recommended for this event ### 🎒 What to Bring * Bicycle in good condition * Helmet (required) * Water * Picnic food * Sunscreen / sunglasses * Positive, social attitude 🙂 ### 🌟 Why Join This Ride? ✔ One of Barcelona’s **best cycling routes** ✔ Ideal for **meeting other expats & internationals** ✔ Relaxed, friendly, no-pressure atmosphere ✔ Nature + city views + picnic ✔ Perfect weekend plan If you are **new in Barcelona**, love cycling, or simply want a **social outdoor plan**, this event is for you. 👉 **Click “Attend” and join the ride!** Join the Whatsapp group! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMEBHOrlAE72E9sbpEyxj2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMEBHOrlAE72E9sbpEyxj2) ### ⚠️ Disclaimer & Important Information * This is a **free, non-paid social gathering** organized by volunteers. * The event **does not include any insurance coverage**. * Each participant joins **entirely at their own responsibility** and is responsible for their own safety, health, and belongings. * By attending, you confirm that you are physically able to participate and that your bicycle is in good working condition. * The organizer is **not responsible for accidents, injuries, losses, or damages** that may occur during the activity. 📸 **Photos & Videos** * Photos and videos may be taken during the event for **marketing and promotional purposes** (Meetup, social media, website, WhatsApp groups, etc.). * By attending the event, you **agree to appear in these images**. * If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform the organizer at the beginning of the event.

¡Bienvenid@ a la Matinal de pádel de los sábados! Toda la mañana jugando a pádel, partidos nivelados con descansos. A diferencia del formato pozo, nosotros organizamos los partidos según tu nivel. Las parejas irán rotando, pero si quieres puedes venir con un acompañante y jugar todos los partidos con pareja fija. Nivel **iniciación** (0,5 - 1), **medio-bajo** (1,5 - 2), **medio** (2,5 - 3) y **medio-alto** (3,5 - 4). **TODOS LOS PARTIDOS SE JUGARÁN AL MEJOR DE 7 JUEGOS (es decir, el primero que llegue a 4 juegos gana y finaliza el partido).** Al acabar el partido sube al punto de encuentro para recibir instrucciones del organizador. Horario: sábados de 9:30h a 13:30h. Como no es un evento de plazas limitadas puedes venir mas tarde o marcharte antes, sino quieres jugar toda la mañana. **Precio de la actividad: 16€/persona** * MÁXIMO DE PLAZO PARA CANCELAR LA ASISTENCIA AL EVENTO, SERÁ A LAS 10H DEL VIERNES Para así poder dejar plaza libre a las personas que estén en la lista de espera, y tengan tiempo a organizarse y asistir. En caso de no presentarse: * 1ª vez: Aviso al asistente. * 2ª vez: Será eliminado de nuestro grupo. Si no tienes pala podemos alquilarte una, ¡plazas limitadas! El parking es gratuito (hay que validar el ticket en recepción) Para llegar en transporte público: El L109 y el L21 y metro L10 parada ZAL - Riu Vell ¡Cualquier duda estamos encantados de responderte por Whatsapp al número 615 254 509!

Sinergia y colaboración efectiva entre las participantes

**🎸 Clases de Guitarra Flamenca en Línea – Desde Cero y Nivel Intermedio** ¿Te apasiona el flamenco y sueñas con tocar la guitarra con **compás, fuerza y sentimiento**? Únete a mis **clases de guitarra flamenca en línea**, diseñadas para aprender paso a paso, desde cualquier lugar del mundo. En cada sesión trabajaremos: * Técnicas fundamentales del flamenco (rasgueos, picado, arpegios, alzapúa) * Ritmos y compases flamencos (tangos, rumba, soleá, bulerías) * Acompañamiento y falsetas * Ejercicios prácticos y aplicación musical real * Consejos para mejorar sonido, ritmo y expresión 👥 **Para quién es este meetup** * Personas sin experiencia o con conocimientos básicos/intermedios * Amantes del flamenco que quieran profundizar en el estilo * Guitarristas que deseen mejorar técnica y compás 💻 **Formato** * Clases 100% en línea (Microsoft Teams) * Ambiente cercano y participativo * Posibilidad de hacer preguntas en directo 🎶 No necesitas más que tu guitarra, ganas de aprender y pasión por el flamenco. ¡Ven a disfrutar del arte flamenco y haz que tu guitarra hable! 👉 **Reserva tu lugar y empieza a tocar flamenco!**

I ride 60-90 km with easy climbs every Sunday. Usual routes: badalona-besos-la roca-bdn [https://strava.app.link/L3VGWZfGKUb](https://strava.app.link/L3VGWZfGKUb) bcn-dosrius-bcn: [https://strava.app.link/KTZWP4mMcQb](https://strava.app.link/KTZWP4mMcQb) bcn-sant pol-bcn: [https://strava.app.link/aVj7SVrSEKb](https://strava.app.link/aVj7SVrSEKb) bcn-conreria-vallensana-bcn: [https://strava.app.link/kVwd0v6M8pb](https://strava.app.link/kVwd0v6M8pb) In case I have a new track for the following meetup, the new details will be posted before Friday. Meeting point: Port Badalona next to Mercadona at the Granier Café IMPORTANT INFO. If you have never ridden with me, please send me a message with details about your bike, speed average, etc. We are not in a hurry. We ride together in a group, waiting for the slowest at the crossroads and top of the hills. Please, remember, if you ride with me: you agree that this is not a sports club, no business is involved, and that each member is responsible for his/her safety at all times You have a proper **road** **bicycle** to ride with us and carry all the things you need to ride in safe conditions (helmet, tools, replacements, water, snacks, etc)? You will come if you can complete the route. My average speed is approximately 18km/h. Please, answer the questionnaire when you sign up for the event, including the details of the contact, preferably. Looking forward to riding with you!

¡Bienvenid@ a la Matinal de pádel de los DOMINGOS! Toda la mañana jugando a pádel, partidos nivelados con descansos. A diferencia del formato pozo, nosotros organizamos los partidos según tu nivel. Las parejas irán rotando, pero si quieres puedes venir con un acompañante y jugar todos los partidos con pareja fija. Nivel **iniciación** (0,5 - 1), **medio-bajo** (1,5 - 2), **medio** (2,5 - 3) y **medio-alto** (3,5 - 4). **TODOS LOS PARTIDOS SE JUGARÁN AL MEJOR DE 7 JUEGOS (es decir, el primero que llegue a 4 juegos gana y finaliza el partido).** Al acabar el partido sube al punto de encuentro para recibir instrucciones del organizador. **Horario: Domingo de 10:00h a 14:00h**. Como no es un evento de plazas limitadas puedes venir mas tarde o marcharte antes, sino quieres jugar toda la mañana. **Precio de la actividad: 16€/persona** el mismo día del evento en el centro. * MÁXIMO DE PLAZO PARA CANCELAR LA ASISTENCIA AL EVENTO, SERÁ A LAS 10H DEL SÁBADO! Para así poder dejar plaza libre a las personas que estén en la lista de espera, y tengan tiempo a organizarse y asistir. En caso de no presentarse: * 1ª vez: Aviso al asistente. * 2ª vez: Será eliminado de nuestro grupo. Solamente en caso de previsión de lluvia anularemos el evento, el viernes por la tarde, cuando la probabilidad sea de un 80% o superior, la organización no anulará si esta probabilidad es inferior y entenderemos que quien no quiera arriesgarse a venir pueda no presentarse. El parking es gratuito (hay que validar el ticket en recepción) Para llegar en transporte público: El L109 y el L21 y metro L10 parada ZAL - Riu Vell ¡Cualquier duda estamos encantados de responderte por Whatsapp al número 615 254 509!

Salida en moto ruta de 4h aprox. Con parada para desayunar, salimos a las 10h desde Barcelona, y vuelta sobre las 15h Ruta: Bcn-Rasos de Paguera-Bcn

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

​SHKUL SPORT BARCELONA - PADEL ​Unite all expats, guests and locals in Barcelona ​Padel is the fastest growing game in the world in the rocket sports. To get to know other exparts playing padel is a good way to have fun. ​The game lasts 1.5 hours. There are 4 people in the team. ​-> for beginners: basic master class for beginners, explanation of the rules, selection of partners for the game, rent of court, racket, balls ​-> for those who continue: formation of a group (we find partners for the game), rent of court, racket, balls ​ Rules: 1. ​Cancellation before 24 hours the game - non-refundable. 2. ​The validity period of a subscription for 4 games is 2 months from the date of payment. Reservation in MeetUp. After I send all information about event - in WhatsApp chat. You can participate just after confirmation. PAYMENT IS ONLY REQUIRED AFTER CONFIRMING THAT THE SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU. THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY WITHOUT A RESERVATION. Payment: https://tips.profee.com/shkulsportclub/event/5f5ec31a11b36be462e1f460

​SHKUL SPORT BARCELONA - PADEL ​Unite all expats, guests and locals in Barcelona ​Padel is the fastest growing game in the world in the rocket sports. To get to know other exparts playing padel is a good way to have fun. \> tournaments for advanced players ​Duration 3 hours. Partners, sponsors and the best prizes for winners from Barcelona's startups. Opportunity to win our club's season cup. Don't forget the sneakers, sportswear, water, cap, shades, sunscreen. ​ Rules: 1. ​Cancellation before 24 hours the game - non-refundable. 2. ​The validity period of a subscription for 4 games is 2 months from the date of payment. Reservation in MeetUp. After I send all information about event - in WhatsApp chat. You can participate just after confirmation. PAYMENT IS ONLY REQUIRED AFTER CONFIRMING THAT THE SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU. THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY WITHOUT A RESERVATION. Payment: https://tips.profee.com/shkulsportclub/event/5f5ec31a11b36be462e1f460

Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

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***FREE TOUR TICKET FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEETUP MEMBERS*** Use Promo Code **MEETUP2025** to get your free ticket and route smart guide at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197) You can do the tour solo/with your favorite peeps, or try to generate a group ride of Meetup CycleNuts by RSVPing here and posting the day and time you are interested in others joining you. Either way, have fun on your memory-making adventure, and thank you for being a CycleNut! ### SOL in Columbus, OH \- A Smart\-guided Short One\-way Loop Bikeway Tour Short One-way Loop (SOL) in Columbus on bikeways. The smart-guided tour is mostly through scenic riverside parks with a quick downtown peek. All of that in 10 miles! 83% of the route is bikeway, and the rest is Google Maps designated "bicycle-friendly roads". This short ride passes through several beautiful riverside parks. Passing through downtown the route runs alongside Huntington Park baseball stadium, Nationwide Arena hockey stadium, near North Market (worth a stop if you enjoy markets with lots of tasty treats), within a few blocks of the state capitol, convention center, art museum, center of science and industry, several first-class hotels, and much more (see Points of Interest list below). Easily, anywhere along the way, the tour can be detoured to nearby points of interest. This smart-guided route comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. If your bike has gears, you might use them to climb in a few spots. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour (even a single-speed if you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned). The route is shaded about 50% of the way. Sweating is optional - you set your pace, starting time, and touring agenda. Points of interest: COSI Scioto River North Market German Village The Scioto Mile Brewery District Huntington Park Nationwide Arena Columbus Union Station Arch Greater Columbus Convention Center **The Meetup plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the smart-guided instructions.** This is a smart guided tour route that can be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly, to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. **If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.** Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun! ***This is a repeating event on the calendar***\*, but the date and time do not necessarily need to be what is posted. **If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section** giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.\* ***The mission of this format is to create a catalog*** *of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. **The goal is to get people out cycling** either in groups or solo. **The vision is a cycling community with resources** available for bike tours, bike talk, and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.*

**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.