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Mob Programming at Mofer Coffee
Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together.
Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions.
If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming!
Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event!
Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event!
**Discord**:
We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event!
https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E
**Event policy**:
* We have 0 tolerance for harassment.
* We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets.
* The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do.
* Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.
Pioneer Village to Union Station Via Humber River Trail and High Park
40.6 km cherry blossom ride from Pioneer Village to Union Station Via Humber River Trail and High Park
Route Map:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2821848844
Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
Crothers Woods
We will meet at the Thomas Hauser Trailhead behind the Loblaws parking lot.
This location features a lovely assortment of native spring ephemeral wildflowers.
The cost for this event will be $10. Bring 1 guest free of charge. Cash or e-transfer to daniellepellatthall@gmail.com can be paid upon arrival at the event.
If things change and you can no longer attend, please make sure to change your RSVP to NO at least 2 HOURS before the event starts. Please and thank you.
It is not enough to know the names of plants. This group gives you the opportunities to use those words and commit the plants to memory.
Bring your plant and tree identification guide if you have one, and if you don't have one, the library is a great place to try some out. Plant ID apps are also welcome.
-Be safe
-Treat people with respect
-Don't eat things without a firm confidence in their identity
-ID trees and plants
-Take and post pictures
-Repeat
🌸🌆 FLEURS DE VILLES VOYAGE – BLOOR-YORKVILLE FLOWER WALK AND LUNCH🌆🌸
🌸🌆 FLEURS DE VILLES VOYAGE – BLOOR-YORKVILLE FLOWER WALK 🌆🌸
**A Floral Trail, Daytime Stroll & A City in Bloom**
For a few days each year, Bloor-Yorkville transforms into a living, walkable art exhibit — filled with flowers, colour, and creativity around every corner.
Join us for Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE, a one-of-a-kind experience where top floral designers partner with local businesses to completely “flower-bomb” the neighbourhood.
This daytime version is perfect if you prefer a more relaxed pace — giving us time to wander, explore, and really take in the details.
Expect over 30 unique installations scattered throughout the area — from fashion-inspired mannequins to floral archways, window displays, and even edible creations popping up where you least expect them.
This is not a formal tour.
It’s a social walk — come explore, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere together.
📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd)
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**🚶♂️ What We’ll Do**
We’ll meet at the Toronto Reference Library and begin our walk through Bloor-Yorkville, following the floral trail and discovering installations as we go.
There’s no rush — we’ll take our time, stop for photos, and enjoy the creativity throughout the neighbourhood.
After the walk, we’ll head over to Jack Astor's for food, drinks, and a chance to hang out and connect. 🍔🍹
You’re welcome to join for food or head out whenever you like.
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🌆 **Vibe & Expectations**
This is an easy, relaxed city walk — no distance pressure, no intensity.
Just:
✔️ Beautiful visuals
✔️ A lively neighbourhood
✔️ Good company
Also — this is NOT a guided or historical tour. It’s about enjoying the experience and being social.
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**🧢 Meetup Details**
📍 Meetup Location: Outside the Toronto Reference Library
🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat
⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time.
On time is late.
We’ll head out promptly.
End Point: Yonge & Bloor
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🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to
📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/)
This helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖
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🎒 **What to Bring**
Water
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera or phone for photos 📸
Weather-appropriate clothing
Optional: cash/card if joining for food & drinks afterward
Please also use the washroom before arriving, as stops are limited.
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🌈 **Who Is This For?**
This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not.
**We also host:**
🎬 Movies
🚶 Walks & hikes
🎭 Arts & culture outings
🍽️ Restaurant gatherings
There’s always something happening.
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**REMEMBER:** You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule.
And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates.
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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email
📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)
Come for the flowers. Stay for the stroll.
Leave feeling like the city surprised you — in the best way. 🌸✨
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Survivalist Series: Introduction to Navigation
**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/intro-navigation-26)**
**Navigation isn’t a lost art - it’s a life-saving skill. Whether you’re exploring remote backcountry or just trying to orient yourself on a trail, knowing how to read the land can make all the difference.**
Join us for this *one-day navigation workshop,* which will equip you with the skills needed for safe and confident adventures.
**Interested in joining this year’s Epics? Completing this and other relevant courses will support your approval process for advanced adventures.**
**Morning: Theory**
We’ll start with hot beverages and a hands-on classroom session where you’ll learn:
* Why maps still matter in a GPS world
* How to read a topo map and visualize the land
* What contours tell you about your route (and your legs)
* How to orient yourself when you’re turned around
* Compass skills that could save your life
**Afternoon: Practice**
After a quick lunch, the real fun begins. With only a map, compass, and your brain, you’ll work in teams to complete a real-world navigation challenge. Each team gets a unique course and a grid reference sheet to plot and follow. Fastest (and most accurate) team earns top bragging rights as Wilderness Union’s best navigators.
You’ll build and follow a route card, learn to trust your instincts, and develop the kind of confidence that only comes with practice.
**Your Instructor:** Former Canadian Army Advanced Reconnaissance Instructor, Captain Buckingham is a decorated Pathfinder and the Canadian Infantry School’s top navigation instructor, he’ll guide you every step of the way.
**Who It’s For:** This course is for beginners and intermediate explorers alike. No military mindset required—just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love of getting outside. This is an amazing opportunity not only to learn from a world-class expert but it's a fun, practical lesson at a uniquely low price.
**About this series:** The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable, and life-saving skills in the wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses that become available.
**Due to the cost of parking at Bronte Creek, WU transport is recommended for this course.**
**Highlights**
**Expert Instruction -** Our amazing expert guides will teach you everything you need to know in a safe and fun way.
**Practical Skills -** Develop essential skills to survive and thrive in the wild.
**Local Adventure -** Just 45 minutes from Toronto, this adventure is close to home for anyone living in the GTA.
**Event cost: $80+HST - optional transport available.**
**Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/intro-navigation-26)**
**About Wilderness Union**
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.
Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.
Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!
***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***
Wychwood to Nordheimer Ravine (7.9 km)
Nordheimer ravine is relatively short but as with other midtown ravines like Cedarvale, it's well-used and surrounded by moneyed neighbourhoods. There are spectacular vantage points in the surrounding parks. This neighbourhood also has popular attractions like Wychwood Barns, Casa Loma, Spadina Museum, and a bunch of murals. I hope you like hills because there will be several of them.
This hike is sandwiched by restaurant rows at St Clair Ave W and Dupont St. There isn't any standout cuisine but Dupont is home to a mini-empire of Middle Eastern restaurants. On St Clair Ave W are some of the best upper mid-range restaurants in Toronto for Italian, North Indian, and Persian cuisine. And possibly one of the best gelaterias in the city.
There will be long lines at Bar Ape so come earlier if you want to get gelato there.
**Highlights**
1. Bar Ape Gelato (depart 2:30 pm)
2. Pura Vida / Baker and Scone
3. Pink Ice Cream
4. Sea Witch / JABS
5. Wychwood Barns (depart 2:55 pm)
6. Hillcrest Park
7. Tollkeepers' Cottage
8. High Level Pumping Station
9. Nordheimer Ravine
10. St Clair Subway Station, south side of St Clair Ave W (depart 3:55 pm)
11. Sir Winston Churchill Park
12. Casa Loma (outside)
13. Spadina Museum (depart 4:35 pm)
14. The Backyard Smokehouse / Euphoria Cake
15. Roti Cuisine Of India (arrive 4:55 pm)
**Neighbourhoods**
Wychwood > Casa Loma > The Annex
**Map**
[https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=16joz8-VYsQ8lr155TDonvYdkgl70iwI&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=16joz8-VYsQ8lr155TDonvYdkgl70iwI&usp=sharing)
Uphill and downhill at Hillcrest Park, Nordheimer Ravine. Stairs at Winston Churchill Park and Casa Loma.
**How it works**
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to [globaltorontoeats@gmail.com.](http://globaltorontoeats@gmail.com.) No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
See our [About section](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info.
North Rosedale: Moore Park and the Brickworks!
\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
**for more information or for signing up!\*\***
\*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
Toronto's lungs are its ravines, its green oasis, breathing life into the City itself. A city emerging from forest.
Fanning outward like the veins in a leaf, Toronto's ravines bring a touch of the country to every city neighbourhood. They provide a tranquil sanctuary and respite from the noise and bustle, and a safe home for birds, and other animals.
The Moore Park or Belt Line Ravine stretches from the Don Valley Parkway east of Rosedale to the edge of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. It has faced destruction several times in its long history. But cooler heads have prevailed. It served as an early commuter railway route between Toronto and its suburbs. But during the 1940s plans were underway to utilize the ravine for a major traffic artery which was never built. For that we are truly thankful. A garden awaits us.
Take a walk on the real wild side and let's follow and explore the old Moore Park Ravine and North Rosedale.
This walking tour is for all walking levels and fitness skills, but there are several hills on this walk. Please dress for the season and bring water. Hope to see you there.
This walking tour begins outside the Castle Frank Subway Station on the Bloor Danforth Line. We end this walk at the corner of Moore Park and Mount Pleasant Road, adjacent to transit.
This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person!
\*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
Rosedale Mansions and Mayfair Festival
We will walk by the grandest homes in Rosedale and will discuss some of their unique architectural styles and history. We will then end at the Mayfair festival in Rosedale Park featuring bands, carnival rides and games, dog show and a barbeque. There is also a very nice food market nearby called Summerhill Market.
This is a free event but you pay for the rides, games and food. Please wear a hat, bring water, and go to the bathroom before arriving.
Check out the festival:
[[https://mooredale.com/mayfair/](https://mooredale.com/mayfair/)]([https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mooredale.com/mayfair/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw05_vurYbGu0MzivSEds91O](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mooredale.com/mayfair/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw05_vurYbGu0MzivSEds91O))
We will be joined by my other meetup group "Walk and Roll" so there will be a high amount of attendees.
Don Valley Wilderness Trail Hike
Don Valley Trail Hikes are excellent and have so much to offer and explore - especially as the weather gets more warm.
The 8 km hike is not difficult but there are some hills. You will get some good exercise.
Everyone who has attended before has always enjoyed the hike.
After we go to the outdoor Farmers Market at the Brickworks which is really good.
Lets get a good turn out.
Please be sure to confirm and update your attendance.
We meet at Sherborne Station outside the front doors at 10 am. Please do not be late.
TommyThompson
## Details
Our hike leader is Gadi Prager
From the website...
* [TommyThompson](https://www.hphc.ca/TommyThompson01.html) \-\- description of hike with driving instructions
* [Schedule Spring 2025](https://www.hphc.ca/schedule.html)
* [What to Bring](https://www.hphc.ca/WhatToBring.html) \-\- on a hike
* [Hiking Etiquette](https://www.hphc.ca/HikeEtiquette.html)
* [Taking Photos](https://www.hphc.ca/Photos.html)
* [Après Hike](https://www.hphc.ca/ApresHike.html)
Hello Hikers (and those currently questioning our identity),
This coming Sunday, May 10th, we are trading our vertical inclines for horizontal velocity. We’re "walking" more than "hiking." What’s up with that, you ask? Think of it as a strategic recovery mission at a brisk pace.
We’re tackling the Leslie St. Spit, formally known as Tommy Thompson Park. Fun fact: Tommy is world-renowned for the phrase “Please Walk on the Grass,” so feel free to rebel by staying on the path—or don’t. He’d want you to live your best life.
**The Mission**
This is a classic 11 km out-and-back journey to the lighthouse. It’s paved, level, and straighter than a ruler, with unpaved "finger trails" for those who have an itch for the scenic route.
Navigation Warning: It is virtually impossible to get lost unless you decide to swim to St. Catharines or the Island Airport. If you plan on stowing away in the cargo hold of a jet to the Caribbean, please let me know by the 5 km mark so we don’t count you as "missing."
**The Scenery**
Far from a boring stroll, the views are spectacular—pure "Kodak moment" territory for the shutterbugs among us. As a nature reserve, the park is teeming with locals, including Marty the Mink. You’ll have Lake Ontario on one side and the iconic Toronto skyline on the other. It’s basically a 360-degree flex.
**The Details**
Runners: You are more than welcome to "Run, Forrest, Run" ahead of us. Trail runners are a solid choice if you want to explore the grit.
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM sharp at the park entrance.
Cost: $0.00. Free parking, free entrance, priceless memories.
Transport: Carpooling is available for those who prefer to be chauffeured in style. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams" (though you’ll have to provide your own Grey Poupon).
Supplies: Bring water and lunch. Marty the Mink does not share his snacks.
**Location**: 1-3 Leslie St. Toronto, ON M4M 3M9
The views for this walk are truly unbe-leaf-able. (Sorry, I had to).
Looking forward to seeing everyone out there!
Gadi Prager
Downtown Toronto: Indoor 5v5 Futsal @ Waterfront
**Please read ALL details before joining:**
**Info:** 2 hours of 5v5 indoor futsal at the East Bayfront Recreation Centre in Downtown Toronto.
**Cost:** $4.75
**Note:** This venue/event is run by the **City of Toronto.** Upon arriving, please check in with the front desk! I do not take any payments. **Make sure you arrive early, their check-in process is really slow sometimes.**
**Setup:**
* 2 Teams (or 3 if we have 15 players)
* 7 min games
* Subs rotate between games / two games on, one game off (if there are 3 teams)
Web Mapping Events Near You
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards**
In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these.
While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics.
**About Our Speaker**
Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**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.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com





















