Conservation Groups Near Me

📚 Quietly Thriving – Our Take on Silent Book Club 🌿

CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Backyard Fruit Growing Workshop - Free

The Franklin County MGVs are offering a Backyard Fruit Workshop on August 26. * Learn to grow more than 20 different types of fruit in your garden * Get valuable tips for success from Master Gardener Volunteers * Tour the Waterman Fruit Collection featuring tree fruits and small fruits **Registration is free, but required** **• Space is limited. Register by August 23, 2026.** **• Register at go.osu.edu/growfruitbackyard** **Date**: Wednesday August 26, 2026 **Time**: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. **Location**: 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH **Learn to Grow:** Apples Apricot Blackberry Blueberry Cherry Currants Elderberry Fig Goji Berry Gooseberry Grapes Hardy Kiwi Honeyberry Mulberry Pawpaw Peaches Persimmon Plum Raspberry Rhubarb Strawberry EVENT SPONSOR Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Franklin County August 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2548 Carmack Road Columbus, OH 43210

Contra dance with Big Scioty on Sept. 5 - First Congregational Church

**Caller: River Abel** **Band: Raven & Goose** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Sunset / Full Moon Paddle Series - Sturgeon Moon

Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Harvest Cooking, Food Preservation @ Fort Ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site

Aug 29 The Harvest Gathering of the Crops Details Staff will guide visitors through an exploration of historic cooking methods and ways of preserving foods. Demonstrations will include: making hominy, stringing beans, and grinding corn into corn meal. Guests may drop in to participate anytime between noon and 4pm in the museum garden. Hosted by Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks and Ohio History Connection * Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 12:00PM - 4:00PM EDT * Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, Oregonia, OH General Admission for Non-members. (Adults - $7, Children (6-17yr) - $6, Seniors - $6 and children 5 and under are free) Address 6123 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, USA Contact 513.932.4421 fortancient@ohiohistory.org https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/fort-ancient-earthworks/ ********* UNESCO World Heritage Site Built around 2,000 years ago by the Ancestors of many modern American Indian tribes, Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve is Ohio’s oldest state park and the largest hilltop enclosure in North America. While the name suggests that this site was used as some kind of defensive structure, evidence shows it was actually a gathering place used for ceremonial purposes. Experience an on-site museum and gift shop (members receive a 10% discount), recreated American Indian garden and three miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks. Dogs are welcome on the grounds, but not inside the museum. Please keep your furry companions leashed and remove messes that they may create on the grounds. Enjoy the earthworks but please do not climb or walk on the walls. We would like to keep these walls standing tall for 2,000 years after you visit them. Foot traffic will cause damage over time.

Blendon Woods Hike

Meet at the Nature Center parking lot at Blendon Woods to hike the Sugarbush, Hickory Ridge, Overlook, and Brookside trails approximately 4 miles at 18 min/mile pace.

Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free. We'll be meeting in the sculpture garden area at the meeting time, which is just outside the cafe area by the main entry. When you approach the front desk/main entry area there will be some seating just outside the cafe area. If you can meet us there by 11:15 we'll head into the gallery area as a group, but if you arrive after that time feel free to message us through the meetup app, and we'll do our best to connect you with the group!

🎬 Friday Night at the Movies: The End of Oak Street🍿

Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am

Free yoga