Outdoors

**Reset with fresh-air breathing exercises, then toast the weekend with an awesome crowd.** ⸻ 📍 **Location:** Zum Frischen Max (Max-Bill-Platz 19, 8050 Zürich Oerlikon) 🎟 **Entry:** 28 CHF *(Includes a 15 CHF voucher for drinks/snacks!)* 🔗 **Ticket:**[ Sold on Eversports](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/29dd9b86-d7db-49a8-ac82-369f1210ab5a) 🗓 **Date:** Saturday, 13 June 2026 🕗 **Time:** 16:00 – Open End ⸻ **What to expect** 🌬️ **16:00 – 17:00:** Breathwork & gentle movement 🍹 **17:00 – Open End:** Social hour, cocktails & snacks ⸻ Embrace the summer and experience a Saturday afternoon designed to elevate your weekend. We are gathering at one of Zurich's most vibrant urban oases for a perfect blend of mindfulness and celebration. We’ll kick things off under the open sky with a guided breathwork and active movement session. It’s all about letting go of the busy week, flooding your system with fresh oxygen, and tapping into pure, positive energy. Once your mind is clear and your body is relaxed, the party begins! Grab your favorite summer cocktail or non alcoholic refreshment and some tasty bites—your ticket comes with a **15 CHF voucher** to spend directly at the bar. When you feel this grounded and energized, striking up authentic conversations and meeting fantastic new people becomes completely effortless. ☔ **Rain-proof promise:** Summer weather can be unpredictable, but nothing stops our vibe! The breathwork is under the shelter of the venue's massive, beautiful tipi tent. 🧘‍♀️**Be comfortable:** During breathwork we will be seated on wooden floor, take with you yoga mat, blanket or pillow for your comfort. ⚠️ **Registration:** Tickets are required. Secure your spot and your drink voucher here: [link to eversports](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/29dd9b86-d7db-49a8-ac82-369f1210ab5a) **In case of any questions contact us here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t)

We manage attendance via this WhatsApp group, [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LGzReBVGyfa3VM3qVGLEUU?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LGzReBVGyfa3VM3qVGLEUU?mode=ac_t) The actual number of players is on WhatsApp. Contact the host to know how many people signed up. We play every week regardless how many people signed up in Meetup. Saturday morning kick about. Games can be anything from 7x7 to 11x11 depending on attendance. If you have bibs or a football please bring it along. The field is artificial grass. Meet in Juchhof in any of the 3 pitches depending on availability. If you RVSP and fail to attend you will be removed from the group.

**OUTDOOR ACTIVITY** Summer is here and it's time to grab your swimwear and get active! At our next outdoor activity, we're going to meet at Greifensee for some fun activities. There will be paddle boards, boat, badminton, spike ball, board games and more. What would a summer event be without BBQing together? We will provide snacks. So, all you gotta do is bring your drinks, meat, and anything else you'd like to throw on the grill. See you soon at Greifensee! Are you an international living in Switzerland and/or just enjoy getting to know people from different places while playing a board game? Feel free to join our diverse community in Zurich every first Friday evening of the month to meet new people and play a few of our 300+ board games. It's gonna be fun. See you at our next meetup! For questions, please join our Discord group: [https://discord.gg/jUeARCfeHY](https://discord.gg/jUeARCfeHY) Disclaimer: We will be taking photos to help promote future events.

This hike start at the bus stop Muotathal at 9:05. It is not the easiest one. Although it is only a T3 it is 2000m up. If we are enough people, we can split into two groups. One group for those who prefer a more relaxed option, like swimming in Träsmerenseeli or just go slower while the others reach the summit by doing the full hike. We can speak about that in the dedicated whatsapp group difficult version: [Wasserbergfirst - swisstopo app](https://swisstopo.app/i/1/51387743-7589-4ff3-803d-d0e20ee6f45d) easy version: [Wasserberffirst (easy) - swisstopo app](https://swisstopo.app/i/1/a9c596f5-590d-4b69-a3d7-d3034b1ca05c) **How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):** [Verbindungen Zürich HB nach Muotathal, hintere Brücke | Das Online-Portal der SBB für Fahrplan, Zug und ÖV](https://www.sbb.ch/de?stops=Z%C3%BCrich+HB_I8503000~Muotathal,+hintere+Br%C3%BCcke_I8587533&day=2026-06-14&time=06_26&moment=dep&trip=4) **dedicated whatapp group** [WhatsApp-Gruppeneinladung](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DyUbnmefXvpBuk37JI83VA) **Registration:** To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity: [🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V) If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group) If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group). Please sign up only when you are certain! You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.

**Join Adona every Sunday for outdoor yoga at Glattpark - a space for movement, breath and pause.** Start your Sunday with mindful movement, fresh air and flow. This outdoor yoga class is designed to release tension, regulate the nervous system and create more balance, clarity and connection in both body and mind. Expect a grounding yet energising practice with accessible variations, suitable for all levels — whether you are completely new to yoga or already experienced. * The class is in English // Open to levels * Bring your own mats & props Please sign up & purchase a pass via [Yoga Nest Eversports](https://www.eversports.ch/s/yinflow-yoga-movement-meditation) Join [Outdoor Yoga Whatsapp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DGeQSSYsG33EQIcmrAMRvy) to be up to date

☀️ Pilates by the Lake ☀️ Join us for a relaxing Sunday evening by the lake with movement, fresh air & good company 🧘‍♀️✨ 🕚 19:00 - 20:00 We’ll start with a 50-minute Pilates session suitable for all levels. 🥐 20:00 Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a cozy potluck brunch together by the lake — feel free to bring something small to share! 💸 Price: 25 CHF 🎟️ Tickets can be purchased via Eventfrog. Come move, connect & enjoy a beautiful morning together Tickets: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/yoga/pilates-high-tea-7452447336087747362.html

A via ferrata is a protected, fixed-cable climbing route that allows people to traverse steep or difficult rocky terrain safely. These routes incorporate steel cables, rungs, ladders, and bridges, which serve as both climbing aids and continuous anchors for a special via ferrata safety set to clip into, blending the experience of hiking and rock climbing. Last year we struggle in winter time to catch the last cable car, summer time will be better, and we will start early so we have time to jump in the small lake too (optional, weather and temperature dependent) We plan to do * The Via Ferrata Brunnistöckli ([https://brunni.ch/60/en/brunnistockli](https://brunni.ch/60/en/brunnistockli)) a K2 if there are beginners that want to learn the basics. * Then go to the Klettersteig Rigidalstock ([https://brunni.ch/62/en/rigidalstockridge-and-face](https://brunni.ch/62/en/rigidalstockridge-and-face)) a K3 Both are ideal for beginners. **Weather can cancel the event a few days before if weather is not perfect for execution!** * https://www.meteoschweiz.admin.ch/lokalprognose/brunnihuette-sac.html#forecast-tab=detail-view **You MUST sign the waiver form, it contains detailed information about the difficulty and more** [https://forms.gle/U9vwNC22R8utpx6a8](https://forms.gle/U9vwNC22R8utpx6a8) You can read the QuickStart guide: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19oks3FaopmkEDDOAUF163Lo_qWMmBgFS0Ht5TqTf0YA/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19oks3FaopmkEDDOAUF163Lo_qWMmBgFS0Ht5TqTf0YA/edit?usp=sharing) There is no transport organised, no Bus. You can use your car or travel with the organiser Cédric Walter from Zürich HB, meeting up below the Blue Engel at 6:50 sharp The recommended train is the 7:10 in Zürich HB -> Engelberg, Brunnibahn. 20 CHF HalbTax one way **Costs:** You'll have to pay for: * Transport by train to Engelberg or you organise your own transportation * The first cable car (is free with a General abonnement, discounted with HalbTax) & the chairlift, see https://brunni.ch/en/detail/prices-single-and-returntickets **Renting Equipment (+20 CHF)** * The via ferrata set (incl. helmet and harness) can be reserved in advance either by using the form below, by telephone (041 639 60 60) or by e-mail (info@brunni.ch). You have to leave a valid ID * The via ferrata sets can be obtained at the Kräuterhütte [https://brunni.ch/22/de/krauterhutte](https://brunni.ch/22/de/krauterhutte) at the Härzlisee. * The Kräuterhütte close EARLY than 17:00, your ID is then move to the restaurant beside the Kräuterhütte, you can give the helmet and harness and get your ID there * If the set is not collected one hour after the requested reservation time, the Brunni-Bahnen reserve the right to release the equipment in case of increased demand, but your ID will stay at the top of the hill, and need to be sent per post. * We have to get enough time buffer to catch the cable car

**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

Moth Night with Butterfly Ridge in Granville Friday, July 17, 2026 8:45PM - 11:30PM Join Chris Kline from Butterfly Ridge for an evening learning about and identifying our nocturnal pollinating friends, the moths!! The program lasts a few hours, but you can leave on your own schedule. Free! Registration not required. Christopher Kline’s interest in butterflies began in 1997 when he began tagging Monarch butterflies in Indiana. Since 1997, he has tagged thousands of Monarchs, co-founded the Central Arizona Butterfly Association, and founded the Southwest Monarch Study. He has also served as the Butterfly Specialist at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, Ohio. He now is the Director of Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center in Rockbridge, Ohio where he and his wife have converted 21 acres of fields and forests into butterfly friendly habitats and have quintupled the butterfly population in the process. He has authored several books including A Field Guide to Tropical Butterflies of American Conservatories, Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants, Butterfly Rider, Moths of Butterfly Ridge, and the Beginner’s Guide to Mothing. 8:45PM - 11:30PM **Location**: Arena Area, Infirmary Mound Park 4351 Lancaster Rd in Granville, Ohio 43023 (Follow Signs in the Park to the Mothing location in the back) Other events at the Park: DIY Mosaic Stepping Stone - May 30 Gravel Gardens - June 4 Backyard Prairies - June 11 Rain Barrels - June 18 Moth Night - July 17 Butterfly Talk and Walk - July 18 More! Direct link to LPD activity catalog: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/licking-park-district-oh/catalog