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(Free only for forigners)Real Conversations&Friends: Meeting K-Chingu in Dajeon!
(Free only for forigners)Real Conversations&Friends: Meeting K-Chingu in Dajeon!
## **Stop Living the Typical Expat Life! Meet Real Local Friends at Culcom** ๐Ÿปโœจ(Free only for forigners) Are you tired of the "Home โ†’ Work โ†’ Home" routine? Finding Korean friends who actually vibe with you in English isn't always easy. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re here. At **Culcom Daejeon**, weโ€™re not about boring textbooks. Weโ€™re about **real connections.** Since 2004, weโ€™ve been the go-to spot for expats and locals to hang out, share stories, and build a "second family" in Korea. ๐ŸŒ‰๐Ÿค *** ### **Whatโ€™s Waiting for You?** ๐Ÿ“‹ * **Real Talk:** Skip the "How are you?" and dive into dating, culture, and life with 40\~70 people every night. * **Small Groups:** You'll be placed in a cozy team (5-7 people) so everyone gets a chance to speak. * **Free Perks:** Enjoy **unlimited self-service beer**, snacks, and a super chill vibe. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿฅจ * **Beyond the Cafe:** We donโ€™t just sit and talk. We do ski trips, kimchi making, casino nights, and wine parties! ๐ŸŽฟ๐Ÿท ### **When & Where?** ๐Ÿ“ * **Time:** 8:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM (Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu) * **Place:** 5F, 487, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon (Right in the heart of the city!) * **Inquiry:** 010-8268-1638 ### **What Happens When You Arrive?** ๐Ÿ•’ 1. **Welcome:** Chat with our friendly staff and get to know the Culcom vibe. (Don't forget to say you came through **Meetup**! ๐Ÿ˜‰) 2. **1:1 Matching:** If you want, sign up for a personal language exchange partner. 3. **The Main Event (2 hours):** Meet a bunch of new Korean friends and chat away in English! ### **FAQ** ๐Ÿ’ฌ * **Is there any hidden charge?** Nope, not at all. * **What if Iโ€™m late?** No worries! You're always welcome, but coming on time is more fun for everyone. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ * **Can I bring a friend?** Please do! Weโ€™ll give you a big hug if you bring your crew. XD ๐Ÿค— ### **Check Our Vibe!** ๐ŸŽฅ Curious what we actually do? Check out these clips: * [Beerpong Night ๐Ÿบ](http://vimeo.com/101484635) * [Kimchi Making ๐Ÿฅฌ](http://vimeo.com/57131651) * [Casino Night ๐Ÿƒ](http://vimeo.com/136714567) **"Come for the English. Stay for the people."** See you at the 5th floor! ๐Ÿ‘‹โœจ
Meeting new Korean friends in Daejeon (Free only for forigners)
Meeting new Korean friends in Daejeon (Free only for forigners)
โœจโฃ๏ธ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‡๐Ÿงก๐ŸŒŸMeeting new Korean friends in Daejeon (Free only for forigners)โฃ๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ†๐Ÿงก Time: 11:00AM-13:00PM // 18:00PM - 20:00PM every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00AM-13:00PM every weekend on Saturday, Sunday ๐Ÿ‘‰ We are the awesome language exchange cafe with warm and great mood, you can learn language, and culture, meet new people, and make friends a lot( Foreigners & Korean) ๐ŸŽทFree drinks, snacks and parties // Learning Korean for language exchange are available. ๐ŸŒ†๐ŸŒŒโฃ๏ธ โฃ๏ธPlease do not judge availability by current RSVPs through Meetup cause weโ€™re much more active on other platforms as like Instagram and generally only receive a few RSVPs via Meetup. You can make many wonderful friends here!! Letโ€™s make great moment altogether!!๐ŸŽท๐Ÿป Place: 1066 3rd floor, Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon our map [https://naver.me/xDJXc1Q1](https://naver.me/xDJXc1Q1)

Outdoors Events This Week

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Real Conversations&Friends: Meeting K-Chingu in Dajeon!
Real Conversations&Friends: Meeting K-Chingu in Dajeon!
## **Stop Living the Typical Expat Life! Meet Real Local Friends at Culcom** ๐Ÿปโœจ Are you tired of the "Home โ†’ Work โ†’ Home" routine? Finding Korean friends who actually vibe with you in English isn't always easy. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re here. At **Culcom Daejeon**, weโ€™re not about boring textbooks. Weโ€™re about **real connections.** Since 2004, weโ€™ve been the go-to spot for expats and locals to hang out, share stories, and build a "second family" in Korea. ๐ŸŒ‰๐Ÿค *** ### **Whatโ€™s Waiting for You?** ๐Ÿ“‹ * **Real Talk:** Skip the "How are you?" and dive into dating, culture, and life with 40\~70 people every night. * **Small Groups:** You'll be placed in a cozy team (5-7 people) so everyone gets a chance to speak. * **Free Perks:** Enjoy **unlimited self-service beer**, snacks, and a super chill vibe. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿฅจ * **Beyond the Cafe:** We donโ€™t just sit and talk. We do ski trips, kimchi making, casino nights, and wine parties! ๐ŸŽฟ๐Ÿท ### **When & Where?** ๐Ÿ“ * **Time:**11:00 AM โ€“ 13:00 PM (Every Weekend) * **Place:** 5F, 487, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon (Right in the heart of the city!) * **Inquiry:** 010-8268-1638 ### **What Happens When You Arrive?** ๐Ÿ•’ 1. **Welcome:** Chat with our friendly staff and get to know the Culcom vibe. (Don't forget to say you came through **Meetup**! ๐Ÿ˜‰) 2. **1:1 Matching:** If you want, sign up for a personal language exchange partner. 3. **The Main Event (2 hours):** Meet a bunch of new Korean friends and chat away in English! ### **FAQ** ๐Ÿ’ฌ * **Is there any hidden charge?** Nope, not at all. * **What if Iโ€™m late?** No worries! You're always welcome, but coming on time is more fun for everyone. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ * **Can I bring a friend?** Please do! Weโ€™ll give you a big hug if you bring your crew. XD ๐Ÿค— ### **Check Our Vibe!** ๐ŸŽฅ Curious what we actually do? Check out these clips: * [Beerpong Night ๐Ÿบ](http://vimeo.com/101484635) * [Kimchi Making ๐Ÿฅฌ](http://vimeo.com/57131651) * [Casino Night ๐Ÿƒ](http://vimeo.com/136714567) **"Come for the English. Stay for the people."** See you at the 5th floor! ๐Ÿ‘‹โœจ
(Free only for forigners)Real Conversations&Friends: Meeting K-Chingu in Dajeon!
(Free only for forigners)Real Conversations&Friends: Meeting K-Chingu in Dajeon!
## **Stop Living the Typical Expat Life! Meet Real Local Friends at Culcom** ๐Ÿปโœจ(Free only for forigners) Are you tired of the "Home โ†’ Work โ†’ Home" routine? Finding Korean friends who actually vibe with you in English isn't always easy. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re here. At **Culcom Daejeon**, weโ€™re not about boring textbooks. Weโ€™re about **real connections.** Since 2004, weโ€™ve been the go-to spot for expats and locals to hang out, share stories, and build a "second family" in Korea. ๐ŸŒ‰๐Ÿค *** ### **Whatโ€™s Waiting for You?** ๐Ÿ“‹ * **Real Talk:** Skip the "How are you?" and dive into dating, culture, and life with 40\~70 people every night. * **Small Groups:** You'll be placed in a cozy team (5-7 people) so everyone gets a chance to speak. * **Free Perks:** Enjoy **unlimited self-service beer**, snacks, and a super chill vibe. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿฅจ * **Beyond the Cafe:** We donโ€™t just sit and talk. We do ski trips, kimchi making, casino nights, and wine parties! ๐ŸŽฟ๐Ÿท ### **When & Where?** ๐Ÿ“ * **Time:** 8:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM (Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu) * **Place:** 5F, 487, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon (Right in the heart of the city!) * **Inquiry:** 010-8268-1638 ### **What Happens When You Arrive?** ๐Ÿ•’ 1. **Welcome:** Chat with our friendly staff and get to know the Culcom vibe. (Don't forget to say you came through **Meetup**! ๐Ÿ˜‰) 2. **1:1 Matching:** If you want, sign up for a personal language exchange partner. 3. **The Main Event (2 hours):** Meet a bunch of new Korean friends and chat away in English! ### **FAQ** ๐Ÿ’ฌ * **Is there any hidden charge?** Nope, not at all. * **What if Iโ€™m late?** No worries! You're always welcome, but coming on time is more fun for everyone. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ * **Can I bring a friend?** Please do! Weโ€™ll give you a big hug if you bring your crew. XD ๐Ÿค— ### **Check Our Vibe!** ๐ŸŽฅ Curious what we actually do? Check out these clips: * [Beerpong Night ๐Ÿบ](http://vimeo.com/101484635) * [Kimchi Making ๐Ÿฅฌ](http://vimeo.com/57131651) * [Casino Night ๐Ÿƒ](http://vimeo.com/136714567) **"Come for the English. Stay for the people."** See you at the 5th floor! ๐Ÿ‘‹โœจ
๐Ÿค—Free Korean class (for foreigners)
๐Ÿค—Free Korean class (for foreigners)
Korean Class at Culcom Eunhaeng! Want to learn Korean for free? Join our Korean Class for Foreigners at Culcom Daejeon! Schedule: Every Thursday 7-8pm & Saturday 1-2pm Fee: FREE! Location: Culcom Eunhaeng A Korean class taught by a **professional Korean language instructor** for foreigners living in Korea. This class starts from the **beginner level**, so even if you donโ€™t know Hangul or basic grammar, youโ€™re totally welcome. We focus on real-life Korean, practical expressions, and speaking confidence not just textbook Korean. **Class Schedule** Thursday 7:00โ€“8:00 PM Saturday 1:00โ€“2:00 PM Small group classes, friendly atmosphere, and plenty of chances to speak and ask questions. If you want to feel more comfortable living in Korea and communicate more naturally, this class is for you. How to Join? Text 010-8268-1638 to book a consultation and get started!
Meeting new Korean friends in Daejeon (Free only for forigners)
Meeting new Korean friends in Daejeon (Free only for forigners)
โœจโฃ๏ธ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‡๐Ÿงก๐ŸŒŸMeeting new Korean friends in Daejeon (Free only for forigners)โฃ๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ†๐Ÿงก Time: 11:00AM-13:00PM // 18:00PM - 20:00PM every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00AM-13:00PM every weekend on Saturday, Sunday ๐Ÿ‘‰ We are the awesome language exchange cafe with warm and great mood, you can learn language, and culture, meet new people, and make friends a lot( Foreigners & Korean) ๐ŸŽทFree drinks, snacks and parties // Learning Korean for language exchange are available. ๐ŸŒ†๐ŸŒŒโฃ๏ธ โฃ๏ธPlease do not judge availability by current RSVPs through Meetup cause weโ€™re much more active on other platforms as like Instagram and generally only receive a few RSVPs via Meetup. You can make many wonderful friends here!! Letโ€™s make great moment altogether!!๐ŸŽท๐Ÿป Place: 1066 3rd floor, Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon our map [https://naver.me/xDJXc1Q1](https://naver.me/xDJXc1Q1)
Sunday Tea Club Regular Meetup
Sunday Tea Club Regular Meetup
Sunday Tea Club was founded in Daejeon in 2023. Created as a quiet alternative to Koreaโ€™s typical drinking and nightlife culture, the club offers a calm, meaningful way to spend your Sunday afternoons. If youโ€™ve ever wished for a slower, more mindful space to enjoy afternoon tea and gentle conversation โ€” youโ€™re more than welcome to join us! Participant fee 15,000won+order 1drink(The participation fee is only paid once โ€” at your first visit. All fees are collected and reinvested into the club to purchase new teaware, high-quality teas, or ingredients for future gatherings.)
The Daejeon International Party
The Daejeon International Party
**๐ŸŒ The Daejeon International Party** Looking to meet new people in Daejeon? Want a relaxed night where you can actually talk, not just drink? Join us for a casual international party โ€” easy to join, even if you come alone. ๐Ÿ“… Date: May 30 (Sat) 19:00โ€“23:00 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Haroohae, Gungdong (ํ•˜๋ฃจํ•ด ๊ถ๋™) ๐Ÿป What to expect โ€ข Unlimited soju & beer for 3 hours โ€ข Unlimited food for 2 hours (fried chicken, sausage, fries) โ€ข Mix of Koreans & internationals โ€ข Good conversations and a friendly atmosphere **๐ŸŽŸ Reserve here:** [https://nurio.kr/events/28](https://nurio.kr/events/28) **๐ŸŽŸ Pricing** ๐Ÿ”ฅ Super Early Bird โ‚ฉ15,000 (May 5 โ€“ May 10) โšก Early Bird โ‚ฉ20,000 (May 11 โ€“ May 24) ๐ŸŽŸ Advance โ‚ฉ25,000 (May 25 โ€“ May 29) ๐Ÿšช Door โ‚ฉ30,000 (May 30) ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Group Discount (Applicable for Early Bird & Pre-booking) Coming with friends? โ€ข 3 people: โ‚ฉ2,000 off per person โ€ข 4 people: โ‚ฉ3,000 off per person โ€ข 5 people: โ‚ฉ4,000 off per person โ€ข 6 people: โ‚ฉ5,000 off per person Spots are limited to keep the group balanced. Reserve early to secure your spot. **๐Ÿ“ธ Photo & Video Notice** Photos and videos may be taken during the event and may be used for Nurioโ€™s promotional purposes (Instagram, website, etc.). By attending the event, you consent to this. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **๐ŸŒ ๋Œ€์ „ ์ธํ„ฐ๋‚ด์…”๋„ ํŒŒํ‹ฐ** ๋Œ€์ „์—์„œ ์ƒˆ๋กœ์šด ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๋“ค์„ ๋งŒ๋‚˜๊ณ  ์‹ถ์œผ์‹ ๊ฐ€์š”? ์‹œ๋„๋Ÿฌ์šด ํด๋Ÿฝ์ด ์•„๋‹ˆ๋ผ, ํŽธํ•˜๊ฒŒ ๋Œ€ํ™”ํ•  ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋Š” ๋ถ„์œ„๊ธฐ๋ฅผ ์ฐพ๊ณ  ๊ณ„์‹ ๊ฐ€์š”? ํ˜ผ์ž ์™€๋„ ์ž์—ฐ์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ ์–ด์šธ๋ฆด ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋Š” ํŽธ์•ˆํ•œ ๊ตญ์ œ ๊ต๋ฅ˜ ํŒŒํ‹ฐ์— ์ดˆ๋Œ€ํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ“… ์ผ์‹œ: 5์›” 30์ผ (ํ† ) 19:00โ€“23:00 ๐Ÿ“ ์žฅ์†Œ: ํ•˜๋ฃจํ•ด ๊ถ๋™ ๐Ÿป ์ด๋Ÿฐ ๋ถ„๋“ค์—๊ฒŒ ์ถ”์ฒœํ•ด์š” โ€ข ์™ธ๊ตญ์ธ ์นœ๊ตฌ๋ฅผ ๋งŒ๋“ค๊ณ  ์‹ถ์€ ๋ถ„ โ€ข ์ž์—ฐ์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ ์˜์–ด/ํ•œ๊ตญ์–ด๋กœ ๋Œ€ํ™”ํ•˜๊ณ  ์‹ถ์€ ๋ถ„ โ€ข ํŽธํ•œ ๋ถ„์œ„๊ธฐ์—์„œ ์ƒˆ๋กœ์šด ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๋“ค์„ ๋งŒ๋‚˜๊ณ  ์‹ถ์€ ๋ถ„ ๐Ÿ— ์ œ๊ณต โ€ข ์†Œ์ฃผ & ๋งฅ์ฃผ 3์‹œ๊ฐ„ ๋ฌด์ œํ•œ โ€ข ์•ˆ์ฃผ 2์‹œ๊ฐ„ ๋ฌด์ œํ•œ (์น˜ํ‚จ, ์†Œ์„ธ์ง€, ๊ฐ์žํŠ€๊น€) ๐ŸŽŸ ์‹ ์ฒญ ๋งํฌ [https://nurio.kr/events/28](https://nurio.kr/events/28) ๐ŸŽŸ ๊ฐ€๊ฒฉ ์•ˆ๋‚ด ๐Ÿ”ฅ Super Early Bird (์ž๋ฆฌ ํ•œ์ •) โ‚ฉ15,000 (5/7 โ€“ 5/10) โšก Early Bird โ‚ฉ20,000 (5/11 โ€“ 5/24) ๐ŸŽŸ ์‚ฌ์ „ ์˜ˆ์•ฝ โ‚ฉ25,000 (5/25 โ€“ 5/29) ๐Ÿšช ํ˜„์žฅ๊ฐ€ โ‚ฉ30,000 (5/30) ๐Ÿ‘ฅ ์นœ๊ตฌ ํ• ์ธ (Early Bird / ์‚ฌ์ „ ์˜ˆ์•ฝ ํ•œ์ •) โ€ข 3๋ช…: 1์ธ๋‹น โ‚ฉ2,000 ํ• ์ธ โ€ข 4๋ช…: 1์ธ๋‹น โ‚ฉ3,000 ํ• ์ธ โ€ข 5๋ช…: 1์ธ๋‹น โ‚ฉ4,000 ํ• ์ธ โ€ข 6๋ช…: 1์ธ๋‹น โ‚ฉ5,000 ํ• ์ธ ๊ท ํ˜• ์žˆ๋Š” ๋ถ„์œ„๊ธฐ๋ฅผ ์œ„ํ•ด ์ธ์›์€ ์ œํ•œ์ ์œผ๋กœ ์šด์˜๋ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ๐Ÿ“ธ ์‚ฌ์ง„ ์ดฌ์˜ ์•ˆ๋‚ด ํ–‰์‚ฌ ์ค‘ ์‚ฌ์ง„ ๋ฐ ์˜์ƒ ์ดฌ์˜์ด ์ง„ํ–‰๋  ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ์œผ๋ฉฐ, ํ•ด๋‹น ์ฝ˜ํ…์ธ ๋Š” nurio์˜ ํ™๋ณด ๋ชฉ์ (์ธ์Šคํƒ€๊ทธ๋žจ, ์›น์‚ฌ์ดํŠธ ๋“ฑ)์œผ๋กœ ํ™œ์šฉ๋  ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ํ–‰์‚ฌ์— ์ฐธ์—ฌํ•˜์‹ค ๊ฒฝ์šฐ ์ด์— ๋™์˜ํ•œ ๊ฒƒ์œผ๋กœ ๊ฐ„์ฃผ๋ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค.
Daejeon Langauge Exchange
Daejeon Langauge Exchange
**What to Expect** Weekly in-person language exchange meetups in a relaxed cafรฉ setting. Meet locals and internationals, practice languages, and make new friends. Every round, groups rotate so you can talk to different people. **Who Comes** A mix of locals and internationals learning each other's languages. Most conversations are Koreanโ€“English, but everyone is welcome. **How It Works** 1. Join our open chat: [https://open.kakao.com/o/gLvLBEai](https://open.kakao.com/o/gLvLBEai) 2. Book your spot 3. Show up and start talking You can come alone or with friends. \-\-\-\-\- ํŽธ์•ˆํ•œ ์นดํŽ˜ ๋ถ„์œ„๊ธฐ์—์„œ ์ง„ํ–‰๋˜๋Š” ์ฃผ 1ํšŒ ์˜คํ”„๋ผ์ธ ์–ธ์–ด ๊ตํ™˜ ๋ชจ์ž„์ž…๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ํ•œ๊ตญ์ธ๊ณผ ์™ธ๊ตญ์ธ์ด ํ•จ๊ป˜ ๋งŒ๋‚˜ ์–ธ์–ด๋ฅผ ์—ฐ์Šตํ•˜๊ณ  ์ƒˆ๋กœ์šด ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๋“ค์„ ๋งŒ๋‚  ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ๋งค ๋ผ์šด๋“œ๋งˆ๋‹ค ๊ทธ๋ฃน์ด ๋ฐ”๋€Œ์–ด ์—ฌ๋Ÿฌ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๊ณผ ๋Œ€ํ™”ํ•  ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. **์ฐธ์—ฌ ๋ฐฉ๋ฒ•** 1\. ์˜คํ”ˆ์ฑ„ํŒ… ์ฐธ์—ฌ https://open.kakao.com/o/gLvLBEai 2\. ๋ชจ์ž„ ์‹ ์ฒญ 3\. ๋ชจ์ž„ ์ฐธ์—ฌํ•˜๊ณ  ์–ธ์–ด๊ตํ™˜ ์‹œ์ž‘ ํ˜ผ์ž ์˜ค์…”๋„ ์ข‹๊ณ  ์นœ๊ตฌ์™€ ํ•จ๊ป˜ ์˜ค์…”๋„ ๋ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค.

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Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)โ€™s 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 Worldโ€™s 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 conservatoryโ€™s 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 conservatoryโ€™s 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 Chihulyโ€™s 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 Childrenโ€™s 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.
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
**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 - Granville
Moth Night with Butterfly Ridge - Granville
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 Klineโ€™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 Beginnerโ€™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