Urban Art

**PARA CONFIRMAR TU ASISTENCIA ENVÍA UN MENSAJE A [hola@laperaverde.es](mailto:hola@laperaverde.es) \- EN EL CASO DE NO RESERVAR VÍA CORREO NO SE PUEDE GARANTIZAR LA PLAZA** Clases de acuarela en Poblenou para descubrir el mundo de la acuarela. Pasa un día a la semana aprendiendo y descubriendo esta técnica de la forma más fácil y divertida a través de las clases de acuarela en La Clandestina de Poblenou, Barcelona. En este taller de acuarela aprenderás a utilizar la técnica de una forma sencilla a través de distintas temáticas. Durante 2 horas trabajaremos en una actividad a través de consejos, correcciones, para dominar la técnica a través de distintas temáticas. Sin necesidad de experiencia irás conociendo la acuarela en todos sus formatos y como combinarla con otras técnicas. Ven con muchas ganas de aprender y a empezar la semana de la mejor manera posible; entre colores. **INFORMACIÓN Y HORARIOS** \- Todos los lunes de 18h a 20h \- Las clases se pueden impartir en aulas interiores o en el patio\, depende el tiempo y/o temática\. \- No se cancela la clase por lluvia\. \- Dispondrás de todos los materiales\, pero podrás traerte los tuyos si tienes y quieres practicar con ellos sin problema🙂 **PARA RESERVAR UNA PLAZA** \- A través de la[ web](https://laperaverde.es/clases-acuarela/) o enviando un correo a hola@laperaverde.es \- Si tienes dudas puedes escribirme a hola@laperaverde\.es \- El precio de la clase individual de acuarela es de 25€ **¿QUIÉN LO IMPARTE?** Soy Victoria, la persona de detrás de[ La Pera Verde](https://laperaverde.es/), una marca de ilustración aplicada sobre joyería, papelería y objetos para el hogar. A través de la acuarela y los lápices de colores. Desde 2016 me podréis encontrar en distintos markets y como tallerista para enseñar toda aquella experiencia que he ido adquirido con la acuarela y otras técnicas.

☀️ Eros Art Space Comunidad artística en crecimiento. Ofrecemos formaciones abiertas, para todos los ritmos y todas las edades. 🎨 Técnicas disponibles · Dibujo: grafito, carboncillo, conté, sanguina · Pintura: acuarela, óleo, acrílico, pastel · Técnicas mixtas: collage, monotipia y otras · Taller de arte infantil · Taller de pintura experimental 📚 Programas de participación · Mensual / trimestral: 2h o 4h semanales con seguimiento continuo · Pack libre: elige tus clases sin límite mensual · Clase suelta: ideal para probar o venir puntualmente 🕒 Horarios · Turno mañana: 12:00 – 14:00 · Turno tarde 1: 16:00 – 18:00 · Turno tarde 2: 18:00 – 20:00 👥 Cupo máximo: 10 personas, atención cercana y acompañamiento personalizado. Si quieres, dime qué técnica te interesa y si te encaja alguna sesión o modalidad (mensual, pack libre o clase suelta), y te cuento con más detalle ✨ **Plazas limitadas.** Reserva tu plaza al **650 927 591**

☀️ Eros Art Space Comunidad artística en crecimiento. Ofrecemos formaciones abiertas, para todos los ritmos y todas las edades. 🎨 Técnicas disponibles · Dibujo: grafito, carboncillo, conté, sanguina · Pintura: acuarela, óleo, acrílico, pastel · Técnicas mixtas: collage, monotipia y otras · Taller de arte infantil · Taller de pintura experimental 📚 Programas de participación · Mensual / trimestral: 2h o 4h semanales con seguimiento continuo · Pack libre: elige tus clases sin límite mensual · Clase suelta: ideal para probar o venir puntualmente 🕒 Horarios · Turno mañana: 12:00 – 14:00 · Turno tarde 1: 16:00 – 18:00 · Turno tarde 2: 18:00 – 20:00 👥 Cupo máximo: 10 personas, atención cercana y acompañamiento personalizado. Si quieres, dime qué técnica te interesa y si te encaja alguna sesión o modalidad (mensual, pack libre o clase suelta), y te cuento con más detalle ✨ **Plazas limitadas.** Reserva tu plaza al **650 927 591**

Enjoy one of the best city experiences in Barcelona. With this experience you will be able to see the Barcelona sunset from the sea and have an unforgettable moment with the people who are important to you. Free drinks on board included. (price per person 50€)

Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc. Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre. Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes ! **Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.** **Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.** (por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).

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Whether you're a music enthusiast, beer lover, or just looking for a lively night out, this event will offer the perfect blend of entertainment. Come unwind, socialize, and enjoy the best of both worlds with us. Mark your calendar and don't miss out on this unique experience!

Join us for an **Architectural Sketching Workshop** and learn how to draw urban scenes with more confidence, clarity, and expression. Together we will explore: * how to begin when the cityscape feels visually overwhelming; * how to simplify complex architecture without losing its character; * how to choose what really matters in a sketch; * how to make your sketches feel more alive and expressive. **This is a practical workshop based on the real architecture of Barcelona.** We will speak about perspective, form, focus, and visual storytelling in a simple and accessible way. **During the workshop you will:** * learn a practical framework for architectural sketching in the city; * do exercises on perspective and simplification; * train your eye to observe and select the essential; * discover sketching as a way to tell a story about a place. The workshop is open to both beginners and those who already draw and want to feel more confident sketching on location, understand architecture better, and create more dynamic urban sketches.

Join us for a curated art experience featuring Italian artist Alessandro Pumpo. UNDERFORMS explores the transformation of matter between abstraction and figuration. The works unfold as processes where form emerges, dissolves, and reorganizes in continuous movement. The evening combines art, gastronomy, and sound in an intimate setting designed for an international audience of creatives, professionals, and art enthusiasts. A small number of signed prints by the artist will be offered to selected guests. Spots are limited. Request access here: https://luma.com/xkn56sxu

Art, Food & Sound Experience ​Donde la forma emerge, se disuelve y se transforma. ​UNDERFORMS presenta las obras del artista italiano Alessandro Pumpo, explorando la materia en constante transición entre abstracción y figuración. Cada obra se desarrolla como un proceso, invitando al espectador a un espacio de percepción, ambigüedad y descubrimiento lento. ​No es una exposición tradicional, sino una experiencia curada donde arte, comida y sonido se combinan para crear una atmósfera íntima e inmersiva. ​Pensado para una audiencia internacional de creativos, profesionales y mentes curiosas, el evento ofrece un momento para conectar, reflexionar y vivir el arte más allá de la observación. ​Solo con invitación · Confirmación requerida Spots are limited. Request access here: [https://luma.com/xkn56sxu](https://luma.com/xkn56sxu) ​Invite only · RSVP required ​Art, Food & Sound Experience ​Where form emerges, dissolves, and transforms. ​UNDERFORMS presents the works by Italian artist Alessandro Pumpo, exploring matter in constant transition between abstraction and figuration. Each piece unfolds as a process, inviting the viewer into a space of perception, ambiguity, and slow discovery. ​This is not a traditional exhibition, but a curated experience where art, food, and sound come together to create an intimate and immersive atmosphere. ​Designed for an international audience of creatives, professionals, and curious minds, the evening offers a moment to connect, reflect, and experience art beyond observation. Spots are limited. Request access here: [https://luma.com/xkn56sxu](https://luma.com/xkn56sxu) ​Invite only · RSVP required

### Taller de Arte 3D (Anamórfico) Después de explorar distintas formas de intervenir el espacio, abrimos este taller como una introducción práctica al arte 3D anamórfico: una forma de pintura que transforma superficies planas en ilusiones ópticas tridimensionales. Un espacio para entender, paso a paso, cómo se construyen estos efectos y cómo hacer que una imagen cobre volumen desde un punto de vista preciso. *** ### ¿Qué aprenderás? * Fundamentos del arte 3D anamórfico * Perspectiva y construcción del punto de vista * Encaje y deformación de la imagen * Volumen, luz y color * Cómo leer y optimizar el efecto desde cámara *** ### 🛠 Cómo se trabaja El taller combina explicación, práctica y acompañamiento continuo: * Introducción teórica + demostración * Ejercicios guiados paso a paso * Aplicación sobre muro o soporte * Corrección directa durante el proceso *** ### 🧱 Estructura * **Duración:** 2 días (3 horas cada día) **Día 1** Base, perspectiva y diseño **Día 2** Aplicación, volumen y acabado *** ### 👥 Dirigido a Personas con o sin experiencia, así como creativos que quieran comprender cómo construir este tipo de efectos visuales desde la práctica. *** ### 📅 Información práctica 📍 La Clandestina 🗓 15 de mayo (17:00–20:00) y 16 de mayo (10:00–13:00) de 2026 👥 Grupo reducido 🎨 Materiales incluidos 🗣 Idioma: español (posibilidad en inglés bajo solicitud) *** ### 💸 Precio * 150 € * **Early bird:** 130 € (primeras 4 plazas) Reserva tu plaza completando el formulario. La inscripción queda confirmada una vez realizado el pago. *** ### 🔗 Inscripción * Más información: [https://juandresvera.com/colaboraciones](https://juandresvera.com/colaboraciones) * Formulario: [https://juandresvera.com/formulario-taller](https://juandresvera.com/formulario-taller) *** ### ⚠ Política de cancelación * Cancelación gratuita hasta 5 días antes del inicio del taller * Después no hay devolución, pero puedes cambiar tu plaza a otra fecha (según disponibilidad) *** ### Imparte [Juandrés Vera](https://juandresvera.com/colaboraciones) – Artista visual urbano internacional reconocido como uno de los referentes en el arte 3D anamórfico y la pintura mural 3D. Su obra combina el realismo técnico con narrativas simbólicas que exploran tensiones entre religión, poder, economía, naturaleza y memoria. Autodidacta en el dibujo desde la infancia, estudió Artes Visuales con especialización en Artes Audiovisuales en la UANL (Monterrey). Sus primeras series se inspiraron en el transporte urbano, la filosofía y la religión, revelando desde el inicio su interés por lo cotidiano como metáfora de lo histórico. A lo largo de su trayectoria ha pintado sobre muros, pavimentos y soportes no convencionales como vinil antiderrapante o paneles de concreto. Estas superficies se convierten en parte de su discurso, reforzando la idea de un arte urbano que dialoga con el espacio y con el público. Sus obras transforman objetos simples —un huevo, un billete, un barco de papel, un muro roto— en símbolos de significado universal: migración, fragilidad, renacimiento o corrupción. Con una trayectoria internacional en más de veinte países, ha participado en festivales y exposiciones en México, España, Alemania, Reino Unido, Tailandia, Dubái y Estados Unidos, entre otros. En 2013 dirigió en los Países Bajos una pintura anamórfica de 140 metros que obtuvo un Guinness World Record. En sus proyectos recientes, Vera entrelaza lo personal y lo colectivo: la memoria del exilio, la experiencia de la pérdida de un ser querido y el nacimiento de otro, y la constante tensión entre naturaleza y ciudad. Su serie *Road to Nowhere* imagina un mundo donde la naturaleza recupera lentamente lo urbano, mientras que obras como *Memoria Viva* o *The Shipment* plantean el mural como un espacio donde lo efímero y lo monumental se encuentran. Para Juandrés Vera, la pintura es un espejo de contradicciones: un arte que provoca reflexión y contemplación, nacido del caos vital y organizado en imágenes cargadas de sentido.

*Please Always contact me by whats app to book your space at the workshop, thank you!* What we' ll do You don't need to be an artist to join my creative art workshop! I'll be waiting for you outside the MACBA (The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art). From there, we'll take a walk to CCCB (The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona), which has a café and co-working space. Once we get there, we'll ask for coffee/tea and get ready to embark on our creative journey! The art-making process will serve as a bridge for social and creative communication, and the theme will be centered around traveling and the things that make us vibrate. We'll start by using imagery, storytelling, and moving freely between drawing and writing to collage. We'll also work collaboratively, with each collaborator adding to a composition in sequence, allowing creativity to flow as we play. The main objective is self-expression, awakening creativity, having fun, and sharing a nice time together while colors and words come together to empower the artistic experience. I will guide you in the right direction to create something that you may have never thought of on your own, and you can take your own pace with art and bring it back home. The aim of this art workshop is to enhance your own creativity and self-expression. I will provide all the art materials, and the cost is 25 euros for a maximum of four people for a one-hour-long session. An individual session costs 40 euros. If you'd like to attend an creative art workshop please send me a message or call me to book your place. You can also arrange a different time that suits you better. Thank you very much! For more information and to book your space, please send me a WhatsApp message. Valentina +34 661192530. [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) * https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart About Me I'm an artist and an expressive art therapist, a yoga, dance and pilates, I'm originally from latin America, and I've lived in New York, London and now Barcelona for a while. I get my inspiration from traveling, and sharing the art making process with people to allow them to expand their creative potencial ! As an artist and teacher I've travel around the word and I always carry with me color pencils and a bloc to socialised in a creative ways ! I Believe that each one of us is inherently creative and infused with the gift of imagination, to shape their experience into creative expression! * Descripción No necesitas ser un artista para tomar parte de esta experiencia creativa ! El proceso de hacer arte es un puente social creativo de comunicación, y el tema sera el viaje y cosas que nos hacen vibrar ! Empezaremos usando imágenes contar historias, moviéndonos libremente entre dibujo y escritura al collage! Tan bien trabajaremos componiendo colectivamente y la creatividad comenzara a fluir dentro tuyo como jugando! lo mas importante en que te expreses, despiertes tu creatividad y pasarlo bien juntos, mientras los colores y palabras se juntan una con las otras, empoderando tu experiencia artistica! Al final tendras una pieza artística que podrás llevarte a casa! \*Yo dare los materiales, con un cafe o te incluido. * El taller cuenta 25 euros grupal, 35 euros la sección individual, * El taller dura 1 max 4 personas, por favor mandame un mensaje para hacer tu reserva +34 661192530 Sobre mi Soy una Artista, Terapeuta en Artes Expresivas y tan bien profesora de Danza, Yoga y Pilates. Soy originalmente de Latino America y he vivido en Nueva York, Londres y ahora hace ya un tiempo en Barcelona! Encuentro inspiración de los viajes y de compartir el proceso artistico con otros para ayudarlos a expandir su potencial creativo. Creo que cada uno de nosotros es inherentemente creativo y pose el regalo de la imaginación, para transformar su experiencia en una expresión creativa. * [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) ://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart

*Please Always contact me by whats app to book your space at the workshop, thank you!* What we' ll do You don't need to be an artist to join my creative art workshop! I'll be waiting for you outside the MACBA (The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art). From there, we'll take a walk to CCCB (The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona), which has a café and co-working space. Once we get there, we'll ask for coffee/tea and get ready to embark on our creative journey! The art-making process will serve as a bridge for social and creative communication, and the theme will be centered around traveling and the things that make us vibrate. We'll start by using imagery, storytelling, and moving freely between drawing and writing to collage. We'll also work collaboratively, with each collaborator adding to a composition in sequence, allowing creativity to flow as we play. The main objective is self-expression, awakening creativity, having fun, and sharing a nice time together while colors and words come together to empower the artistic experience. I will guide you in the right direction to create something that you may have never thought of on your own, and you can take your own pace with art and bring it back home. The aim of this art workshop is to enhance your own creativity and self-expression. I will provide all the art materials, and the cost is 25 euros for a maximum of four people for a one-hour-long session. An individual session costs 40 euros. If you'd like to attend an creative art workshop please send me a message or call me to book your place. You can also arrange a different time that suits you better. Thank you very much! For more information and to book your space, please send me a WhatsApp message. Valentina +34 661192530. [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) * https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart About Me I'm an artist and an expressive art therapist, a yoga, dance and pilates, I'm originally from latin America, and I've lived in New York, London and now Barcelona for a while. I get my inspiration from traveling, and sharing the art making process with people to allow them to expand their creative potencial ! As an artist and teacher I've travel around the word and I always carry with me color pencils and a bloc to socialised in a creative ways ! I Believe that each one of us is inherently creative and infused with the gift of imagination, to shape their experience into creative expression! * Descripción No necesitas ser un artista para tomar parte de esta experiencia creativa ! El proceso de hacer arte es un puente social creativo de comunicación, y el tema sera el viaje y cosas que nos hacen vibrar ! Empezaremos usando imágenes contar historias, moviéndonos libremente entre dibujo y escritura al collage! Tan bien trabajaremos componiendo colectivamente y la creatividad comenzara a fluir dentro tuyo como jugando! lo mas importante en que te expreses, despiertes tu creatividad y pasarlo bien juntos, mientras los colores y palabras se juntan una con las otras, empoderando tu experiencia artistica! Al final tendras una pieza artística que podrás llevarte a casa! \*Yo dare los materiales, con un cafe o te incluido. * El taller cuenta 25 euros grupal, 35 euros la sección individual, * El taller dura 1 max 4 personas, por favor mandame un mensaje para hacer tu reserva +34 661192530 Sobre mi Soy una Artista, Terapeuta en Artes Expresivas y tan bien profesora de Danza, Yoga y Pilates. Soy originalmente de Latino America y he vivido en Nueva York, Londres y ahora hace ya un tiempo en Barcelona! Encuentro inspiración de los viajes y de compartir el proceso artistico con otros para ayudarlos a expandir su potencial creativo. Creo que cada uno de nosotros es inherentemente creativo y pose el regalo de la imaginación, para transformar su experiencia en una expresión creativa. * [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) ://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart

### TALLER **PUEDE SER UN JARDÍN** **Estampación creativa y paisaje colectivo** **Con Pablo Apolo y Alfonsina Fantín** Un taller práctico y experimental para explorar formas de estampación manual, color y composición colectiva a partir de piezas de madera encastrables. Imaginamos futuros posibles a través de la metáfora del jardín, el juego y el hacer manual. No se necesitan conocimientos previos: partimos de la experimentación, el gesto y la prueba para descubrir posibilidades gráficas y construir un paisaje común. *** ### ¿Qué haremos? * Intervención de piezas de madera utilizando pinceles, esponjas, stencils, texturas vegetales y herramientas de impresión simples. * Dinámicas de juego y preguntas disparadoras para reflexionar sobre futuros, deseos e ideas posibles o utópicas. * Montaje progresivo de un **jardín colectivo**, donde cada pieza se une a las demás formando una composición en transformación. *** ### ¿Qué aprenderás? * Técnicas de estampación manual y experimentación con color * Creación de composiciones gráficas colectivas * Desarrollo de procesos creativos lúdicos * Trabajo en equipo y dinámicas participativas *** ### ¿A quién va dirigido? * Personas de 5 a 99 años sin experiencia previa * Interesadas en estampación, color, artes visuales y experimentación colectiva * Quienes disfruten trabajar con las manos y participar en dinámicas colectivas *** ### Materiales Todos los materiales están incluidos: tablillas, pinturas, pinceles, rodillos, esponjas, sellos, sucedáneos y marcadores. *** ### 📅 Información práctica 📍 La Clandestina (Poblenou) 🗓 Sábado 17 de mayo ⏰ De 10:30 a 14:00 h 💸 Precio: 15 € por alumno / 20 € adulto + niño 📩 Inscripciones: hola@laclandestinadepoblenou.org *** ### Imparte **[Pablo Apolo](https://www.instagram.com/apo_opablo/)** – Arquitecto, artista y docente en EINA. Su práctica combina construcción, artes visuales, pedagogía y diseño de experiencias colectivas. Ha desarrollado talleres de forma, color y experimentación material para infancia, jóvenes y adultos en contextos educativos y culturales. **[Alfonsina Fantín](https://www.instagram.com/alfonfan)** – Diseñadora editorial y creadora visual. Su trabajo se centra en narrativa visual y pensamiento analítico. Ha trabajado para Editorial Planeta y actualmente desarrolla talleres de educación visual donde confluyen pensar y hacer.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

Short North Street Skates return Saturday, April 4 and we’re excited to get back rolling together. These weekly rollouts are a chance to move through the city as a group, build community, and create more visibility for skating and small-wheeled movement in Columbus. Details: Meet: 1160 N High St 9:30 AM meet 10:00 AM rollout All wheels welcome We’ll be skating through the Short North and surrounding areas at a steady, social pace. Routes will use a mix of streets and bike lanes, so comfort navigating the city is helpful, but you don’t need to be an expert. If you’ve been meaning to come out, this is a great place to start. Come solo or bring a friend!

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.

Art in the Park: DIY Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone Saturday, May 30, 2026 In this fun hands-on workshop, let your creativity flow as you design and craft your own mosaic stepping stone, perfect for adding a personal touch to your outdoor space! You will use concrete, colorful tiles, and your imagination to create a unique piece of garden art. No experience needed! We will provide the concrete, molds, tiles, and some inspiration patterns. If you have any ceramic pieces, glass, or stones of your own that you would like to add to your mosaic, feel free to bring them, but we will also have plenty on hand. Your mosaic stepping stone will need to set and dry, so we will create them on this day and you will pick yours up within the next week. * Ages 16+. * Registration required by May 26. * Yard ReWild discount applies. Class Fee: $20 1PM - 3PM Location: Shelter 6, Infirmary Mound Park Register here [https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026)