Outdoors

Hi This time we will have a shorter hike....and it will take place closer to the city center. Meeting point: Russalka statue in Tallinn. Meeting time: 12:00 Warm wishes🙂 Maria

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 I am excited to announce our next event which will take place at Cafe Lummus in the Old Town. This will be our 166th event 😀 Cafe Lummus offers decent coffee, tea and other cakes for you to enjoy. It is a great café for relaxing and socializing. We should be able to sit outside if the weather is kind. Looking forward to another good turnout! Nabil

**Ticket booking and information** **👉 [https://annameurer.com/services/guided-photowalks/](https://annameurer.com/services/guided-photowalks/) 👈** **Discover the city through a different lens.** Are you looking to sharpen your photography skills while exploring the hidden corners of Tallinn? My guided photowalks are designed for anyone who loves capturing moments. It doesn’t matter which camera you use. And yes, even a smartphone 😁 **The Experience** These walks are a unique blend of a hands-on workshop and a casual urban exploration. We don’t just walk from point A to point B; we look for the stories hidden in the architecture, the play of natural light on the cobblestones, and the authentic textures of the city’s industrial spaces. The atmosphere is intentionally relaxed and social. There are no stiff lectures here, just a group of like-minded people enjoying the craft of photography. **What’s Included** * **Professional Guidance:** I’ll be right there to offer real-time advice on composition, lighting, and technical settings. * **Creative Assignments:** To keep things interesting, I’ll provide small, fun „photo challenges“ throughout the walk to help you see the world in new ways. * **Q&A Sessions:** Have a specific question about your gear or a certain technique? Ask away as we walk. **Is this for you?** Whether you want to master manual mode, improve your „eye“ for composition, or simply spend a few hours being creative in good company, you are welcome here. Together we focus on the authenticity and clarity of the image, which helps you take photos that feel honest and direct.

🏆 Expats Cup Series Play. Connect. Compete. The Expats Cup Series is a fun game event made especially for expats and internationals living in Tallinn, hosted this time in Kadrioru Park. This is not just one game and not just one night. It is a fun competition series where every event brings new games, new people and new chances to score points. Come solo, with friends, colleagues or family. Teams change, games rotate and everyone has a fair shot. You play, you laugh, you meet people and you collect points. How it works • Events take place at least once a month • Communication and game instructions are in English • Different games at every event • Score points individually across events Why join • Meet new people in a fun, pressure-free way • Play awesome games you do not find in bars or cafes • Compete without needing to be a pro • Become part of an awesome international community Whether you are new to Tallinn or have lived here for years, the Expats Cup Series is about friendly competition, good energy and shared experiences. NB! Exact location is marked with the pin. Search for 4 Sõpra flag when nearby. Feel free to contact us if needed! This time we will be playing Flingball, Cornhole, Spikeball and other fun games :). No previous experience needed! UPDATE: I was really looking forward to this event but sadly I managed to get sick so it will be rescheduled. \-\-\- You can find more information about us here - https://4sopra.ee/

Kas oled valmis avastama midagi uut? In the first meeting of this Estonian language workshop series we will take a journey through flavours, stories and unexpected situations. We will cook **Portuguese food** together and chat and look at the world from a slightly different angle. During the evening different experiences, cultures and ideas meet. For whom? B1-C1 Estonian learners who are eager to use Estonian in everyday situations and to meet new people Where? In Tallinn, Kalamaja What to expect? 5 course meal, new flavours, creative self-expression, supportive environment, loads of opportunities to interact and create new friends and acquaintances. Price: 50€ Register here: [Event registration](https://forms.gle/ERJaCrvWnc3jbLtU7) Registrations open until 24.06 Just a few spots left! Contact: estonianwithgrete@gmail.com

🎮 Even though it is not an event held by us, we're thrilled by the fantastic board game nights and the vibrant gaming community of Yo Mana! With an impressive collection of **100+ board games and access to game consoles like PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch**, this is a gaming paradise. 💰 To support the community and help cover the rent, there's a **5€ participation fee**. It would be the easiest for you to bring it in cash. Trust us, it is a modest fee considering the hours of enjoyment and the variety of games at your disposal. 📅 **Check out their [website](www.yomana.ee)**! They have a Discord channel and many other events happening. Just scroll down on the website to see the calendar. Also also, there's a recurring [Facebook event](https://facebook.com/events/s/wednesday-board-games-yo-mana-/967419134491734/) for these Wednesdays. **💬** Because **we're not the organizers of these events**, for any specific inquiries or additional information please reach out to Yo Mana through the contacts on their website.

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.

Join us for a beautiful walk in the park this Tuesday at 7 pm! We will hike two miles through the beautiful landscaped gardens of Inniswood Metro Park. Our trail will be a combo of boardwalks, dirt trails and paved paths winding through the flowers and woods.

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