Outdoors

Dear All, The time has come to announce our next event This time we will return to the beautiful Old.Town, the very heart of it. The well-respected cafe Kehrwieder will host us again. As the weather should be good we will once again sit outside in the backyard garden area. The cafe is highly rated and was voted best cafe in Tallinn some time sgo. You are most welcome to join us. Look forward to your participation! Nabil

*Paid event -* Tickets here: [https://tallinnbarcrawl.com/book-now/](https://tallinnbarcrawl.com/book-now/) The easiest way to experience Tallinn after dark. Join our bar crawl to visit 5 great bars, enjoy free shots, drink specials, party games and meet people from around the world. @TallinnBarCrawl on Instagram

Mis juhtub siis, kui võtame aega märgata ja ringi vaadata? In this part of the Estonian summer language cafe series we will be moving in the nature, observe the surroundings and interpret it in our own way. During the journey there is time to chat, discover, have a little picnic and let your imagination move freely. Sometimes the most interesting thoughts are born when we step out of our usual environment. For whom? B1-C1 level Estonian learners who are eager to use the language in everyday situations and make new friends. You don’t need perfect grammar or vocabulary, just some curiousity and willingness to try is enough! Where? In Aegviidu surroundings (we’ll move together by train from Balti Jaam). What to expect? About 10km hike, movement and creativity, supportive environment, loads of opportunities to interact and create new friends and acquintances. Earlybird until 1.07: 10€ Regular price: 15€ NB! The price doesn’t include transportation, which is ca 9.5€ in total for the train there and back. Register here: [Event registration](https://forms.gle/ForpbRectTexCJgJ9) Limited spots available!

Join us for a feel-good **45-minute barre-inspired beach workout** designed to strengthen, tone, and energise your whole body 🌞 Expect a full-body burn with a mix of barre-inspired movement, booty burners, core activation, balance work, and low-impact strength exercises — all set against the beautiful backdrop of Pirita Beach. This class is all about moving together, enjoying nature, and feeling good in your body. We’ll breathe fresh air, soak up the beach vibes, and build strength in a supportive and welcoming environment. ✨ All levels welcome ✨ Bring your own mat ✨ Donation based — pay as you wish ✨ Come solo or with friends ✨ Meet new people & enjoy the community vibe Whether you’re trying barre for the first time or already love a good burn, this class is for anyone wanting to move, connect, and get stronger together 💛

Dear All, The time has come to announce our next event This time we will return to the beautiful Old.Town, the very heart of it. The well-respected cafe Kehrwieder will host us again. As the weather should be good we will once again sit outside in the backyard garden area. The cafe is highly rated and was voted best cafe in Tallinn some time sgo. You are most welcome to join us. Look forward to your participation! Nabil

*Paid event -* Tickets here: [https://tallinnbarcrawl.com/book-now/](https://tallinnbarcrawl.com/book-now/) The easiest way to experience Tallinn after dark. Join our bar crawl to visit 5 great bars, enjoy free shots, drink specials, party games and meet people from around the world. @TallinnBarCrawl on Instagram

Mis juhtub siis, kui võtame aega märgata ja ringi vaadata? In this part of the Estonian summer language cafe series we will be moving in the nature, observe the surroundings and interpret it in our own way. During the journey there is time to chat, discover, have a little picnic and let your imagination move freely. Sometimes the most interesting thoughts are born when we step out of our usual environment. For whom? B1-C1 level Estonian learners who are eager to use the language in everyday situations and make new friends. You don’t need perfect grammar or vocabulary, just some curiousity and willingness to try is enough! Where? In Aegviidu surroundings (we’ll move together by train from Balti Jaam). What to expect? About 10km hike, movement and creativity, supportive environment, loads of opportunities to interact and create new friends and acquintances. Earlybird until 1.07: 10€ Regular price: 15€ NB! The price doesn’t include transportation, which is ca 9.5€ in total for the train there and back. Register here: [Event registration](https://forms.gle/ForpbRectTexCJgJ9) Limited spots available!

The only Metro Park with a fire tower! **History** [Scioto Grove Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/scioto-grove/) officially became the 19th park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system when it opened to the public on May 6, 2016. Located along a scenic bend of the Scioto River in Grove City, just south of Columbus, the 620-acre park was designed to blend preservation with modern recreation. Long before it became a park, this river corridor served as a vital footpath and trade route for Indigenous communities. Decades later, the mature forests and dramatic river bluffs caught the eye of conservationists looking to expand regional green spaces. The grand opening was a major milestone, drawing over 19,000 visitors in its very first weekend. The creation of the park was made possible through a sequence of land acquisitions and strong community partnerships. In October 2009, Franklin County voters approved a critical property tax levy that funded the initial purchase of 66 acres. Shortly after, the City of Grove City generously donated nearly 193 acres of land, previously known as Talbot Park, to anchor the project. Additional parcels were acquired using state grants from the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, successfully closing the gap between properties by December 2012. This collaborative funding model ensured that pristine wilderness areas remained completely protected from commercial development. From its inception, the park aimed to introduce innovative amenities to the regional park system, most notably the concept of "urban backpacking". Through a key partnership with the outdoor gear retailer REI Co-op, the park established the scenic REI River Trail. This trail features five rustic, reservation-only campsites along the river, specifically designed to give newcomers a safe place to practice backpacking close to home. Additionally, planners prioritized making the park fully pet-friendly, allowing leashed dogs across all trails and areas. This open-pet policy uniquely distinguished Scioto Grove from many other traditional Columbus Metro Parks. As the park grew in popularity, community members established special commemorative landmarks to honor local lives. In June 2019, a dedicated memorial garden was unveiled near the park entrance in memory of Reagan Tokes, an Ohio State University student. The serene space features a central pond bordered by bright blue flowers, representing her favorite color. A primary buckeye tree stands alongside a dedicated plaque, surrounded by four additional buckeye trees to represent her immediate family members. This addition transformed a portion of the park into a meaningful place for community reflection, healing, and peace. The historical depth of the park took a significant leap forward with the relocation of a massive piece of Ohio history. In August 2023, Metro Parks officially unveiled the Keystone Forest Lookout Tower, which had been carefully moved from Jackson County, Ohio. Originally constructed in 1942 by the Aermotor Windmill Company, the 82-foot-tall metal structure spent decades guarding southern Ohio’s vast forests from devastating wildfires. Workers painstakingly disassembled, re-galvanized, and reassembled the historic landmark at Scioto Grove. Today, visitors can climb its 111 steep steps to experience a panoramic view stretching all the way to the downtown Columbus skyline. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Scioto Grove](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SGR-map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** We will hike around 5 miles on the Overlook, REI River, Mingo, and Arrowhead Trails. While the configuration of the trails can lead us to occasionally taking longer hikes than at other parks, Scioto Grove is not generally a very strenuous place to hike. If you use hiking poles and inadvertently forget them, this is not a park where you're likely to end up caring that much. That said, Scioto Grove is one of the better Metro Parks for hiking as well as other things. They are the only Metro Park with five camping areas where you can literally pitch a tent and sleep for the night. You must contact the park and reserve these in advance; they are however free. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area, near the restrooms and playground. Arrowhead is the main picnic and parking area of the park, and it also has the only water fountain at Scioto Grove. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Grove City Brewing](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/menu). They have pretty good hamburgers. I was mortified to discover that I've never had their [Grove City Hooyah](https://www.beermenus.com/beers/486553-grove-city-hooyah) before, but I will correct that during this event. The actual address of the brewery is [3946 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3946+Broadway,+Grove+City,+OH+43123/@39.8836912,-83.0919635,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88389b3a28d0f4ad:0x3d85c41f608406c6!8m2!3d39.8836912!4d-83.0919635!16s%2Fg%2F11g8dh6h1_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.