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April 2008 - Events & Details
05 Sat
POPPING UP POSIES
(BLENDON WOODS METRO PARK)
1 p.m.
Enjoy learning flower names and identification on a 2-mile walk down the Sugarbush Trail. Meet at nature center

BEGINNING BIRDING
(HIGHBANKS METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Learn skills and field tricks to discover Ohio’s birds. Meet at nature center

ADULT NEW MOON HIKE
(PICKERINGTON PONDS METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Enjoy a brisk 2-mile walk and enjoy the sights and sounds of the night. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area on the west side of Bowen Road

AMPHIBIAN RAMBLE
(SHARON WOODS METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
We'll hike half-a-mile to the wet woods and search for frogs, toads and salamanders. Meet at Schrock Lake West Bulletin Board

08 Tue
PRESCHOOLERS: COUNTING FLOWERS
(BLENDON WOODS METRO PARK)
9:30, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
We'll look for numbers in flowers as we hike the 1/3-mile Ripple Rock Trail. No strollers please. Meet at nature center

09 Wed
WOODCOCK WATCH
(GLACIER RIDGE METRO PARK)
7:30 p.m.
Take a 1-mile walk and scan the fields in search of the woodcock performing his aerial dance. Meet at bulletin board near the
picnic shelter at the main park entrance, 9801 Hyland Croy Road

12 Sat
FAMILY SENSORY HIKE
(BATTELLE DARBY CREEK METRO PARK)
1 p.m.
Use your senses to become more aware of the environment on a 2-mile hike. Meet at naturalist office
PRESCHOOLERS: COUNTING FLOWERS
(BLENDON WOODS METRO PARK)
10 a.m.
We'll look for numbers in flowers as we hike the 1/3-mile Ripple Rock Trail. No strollers please. Meet at nature center

FAMILY WILDFLOWER HIKE
(BLENDON WOODS METRO PARK)
1 p.m.
Learn how pioneers and Native Americans used flowers for medicine and dyes as we search for them on a 2-mile hike along
the Brookside, Overlook and Ripple Rock trails. Meet at nature center

13 Sun
HOUND HIKE
(BLENDON WOODS METRO PARK)
1 p.m.
Take a turn around the 1.2-mile Goldenrod Trail with your pooch. Meet at nature center

EARLY BIRDS
(HIGHBANKS METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Join Columbus Audubon’s Mike Flynn on a 2.5-mile search for Ohio’s early migrants. Meet at nature center

17 Thu
HOWL AT THE MOON
(BATTELLE DARBY CREEK METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Bring your canine companion on a 2-mile hike. Meet at Pet Trail Parking Lot, 2914 Georgesville-Wrightsville Road

18 Fri
ALMOST FULL MOON WALK
(BLACKLICK WOODS METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Enjoy a 2-mile stroll through woods and meadows. Meet at nature center

HOMESCHOOLERS: METAMORPHOSIS
(CLEAR CREEK METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Learn about the life cycle of amphivans. Meet at Park Office

HOWL AT THE MOON
(PRAIRIE OAKS METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Hike 2 miles with or without your canine friend as the moon rises over the Darby Bend Lakes. Meet at Darby Bend Lakes

19 Sat
GREEN WITHOUT FLOWERS
(BLENDON WOODS METRO PARK)
1 p.m.
Explore lichens, mosses and ferns on a 2-mile walk around the Brookside, Overlook and Ripple Rock trails. Meet at nature center

VERNAL MOON WALK
(BLENDON WOODS METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Enjoy a 2-mile walk through the fields on the Sugarbush Trail. Meet at nature center

HOWL AT THE MOON
(CLEAR CREEK METRO PARK)
7:30 p.m.
Bring your canine companion for a rugged 1.5-mile hike. Meet at Park Office

NIGHT HIKE AT THE WETLANDS
(GLACIER RIDGE METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Listen for the chorus of frogs and toads at the wetlands on a 1-mile hike. Bring a flashlight. Meet at HondaWetland Education Area

HOWL AT THE MOON
(HIGHBANKS METRO PARK)
7 p.m.
You and your canine friends are invited to join us for a 3.5-mile hike. Meet at nature center

SPRING WILDFLOWERS
(HIGHBANKS METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Join Friends of the Ravine & Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed on a 2-mile hike to enjoy spring’s beautiful blooms. Meet at nature center

STROLLER STROLL: WILDFLOWERS
(INNISWOOD METRO GARDENS)
11 a.m.
Enjoy exploring the trails in search of wildflowers. Meet at Innis House

WILDFLOWER WANDER
(SHARON WOODS METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Stroll 2 miles in search of wildflowers and learn about their historical uses. Meet at Apple Ridge Bulletin Board

ADULT SEASONAL STROLL
(SHARON WOODS METRO PARK)
8:15 p.m.
Learn about current seasonal happenings on a slow-paced, 3.5-mile walk along the trails under an almost-full moon. Adults
only, please. Meet at Apple Ridge Bulletin Board

20 Sun
EGG FULL MOON HIKE
(BATTELLE DARBY CREEK METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Enjoy a rugged 4-mile hike. Meet at naturalist office

SALAMANDER SHUFFLE
(CLEAR CREEK METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Search for salamanders on a 2-mile off-trail hike. Meet at Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area

WILDFLOWER WALK
(INNISWOOD METRO GARDENS)
2 p.m.
Join us for a walk along the Preserve Trail to observe the wildflowers. Meet at Program Tent

ADULT FULL MOON HIKE
(SHARON WOODS METRO PARK)
8:30–9:45 p.m.
Take a fast-paced 4-mile hike along gravel, paved and natural surface trails. Meet at Apple Ridge Bulletin Board

22 Tue
EARTH DAY FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
(SLATE RUN METRO PARK)
1 p.m.
Read Dr. Seuss's environmental classic "The Lorax," take a walk and try activities to find out how we can protect our Earth.
Ages 6 and older Meet at Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area

23 Wed
HOWL AT THE MOON
(PICKERINGTON PONDS METRO PARK)
8 p.m.
Bring your dog for a 2-mile walk along the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area on the west side of Bowen Road

25 Fri
ARBOR DAY HIKE AND CAMPFIRE
(BLACKLICK WOODS METRO PARK)
7:30 p.m.
Roast your own goodies over a campfire after taking a half-mile walk to learn about the uses of trees. Meet at Ash Grove Picnic Area

APPLE BLOSSOMS FOR ARBOR DAY
(CHESTNUT RIDGE METRO PARK)
7 p.m.
Take a 1.5-mile hike in search of the historic apple orchard that once thrived on the ridge. Meet at Springhouse Program Area

WILDFLOWERS & TAME FLOWERS
(CHESTNUT RIDGE METRO PARK)
10 a.m.
Discover the beauty of wild-flowers on a 1.5-mile hike. Meet at Springhouse Program Area.

26 Sat
BIRDING AT ITS BEST
(BATTELLE DARBY CREEK METRO PARK)
8 a.m.
Ring in the spring with a chorus of birds on a 2-mile hike in the Darby Valley. Meet at Indian Ridge Bulletin Board

SPRING WILDFLOWERS
(BLACKLICK WOODS METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Search for woodland flowers on a 1.5-mile walk. Meet at Ash Grove Picnic Area

WILDFLOWER WALK
(CLEAR CREEK METRO PARK)
10 a.m.
Take a 1-mile hike in search of wildflowers. Meet at Park Office Metro Parks

26 Sat
FROM WORKING FARM TO LIVING MUSEUM
(SLATE RUN LIVING HISTORICAL FARM)
2 p.m.
Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour and learn about the development of a working farm museum.

27 Sun
WILDFLOWER WONDERS
(BATTELLE DARBY CREEK METRO PARK)
1 p.m.
Raise your spirits and intoxicate your senses with a spectacular show of trillium, trout lilly, Dutchman's breeches and other
spring wildflowers on a 2-mile hike. Meet at naturalist office

SPRING WILDFLOWERS
(GLACIER RIDGE METRO PARK)
2 p.m.
Hike 1 mile on the Red Oak Trail and enjoy the spring woodland flowers. Meet at bulletin board near the picnic shelter at the
main park entrance, 9801 Hyland Croy Road
 

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• Get moving! Research shows that just two 5-minute walks each day will get you started in the right direction.

• Reduce stress. Some scientists have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress in a person’s life that may affect the risk factors for heart disease and stroke. For example, people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would. Research has even shown that stress reaction in young adults predicts middle-age blood pressure risk.

April-Injury Prevention Month

Avoid a fall by slip-proofing your bathroom! Bare feet and water create a slick combination. Make sure your bathroom has anti-slip mats both inside and outside of the shower area. If possible, install grab handles to provide additional support when maneuvering in and out of the bath area.

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