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Love nature and want to support conservation? Join the Pollinator Documentation Program, and help track pollinator species and plant health across 37 Columbus habitats. Your observations help guide future care and maintenance. Get started by signing up for in-person training on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 6-7 p.m. at the prairie at Whetstone Park. You’ll learn how to use the iNaturalist app, document routes and identify pollinators. Can’t attend in person? Complete virtual training when it works for you.
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Ready for chaos on the diamond? Join us for the Mixed Nutz Screwball Tournament—a wild day of wacky rules, crazy innings and zany outfits. The only rule? Don’t take it too seriously. The tournament takes place on Sunday, Aug. 17, at Lou Berliner Sports Park. The entry fee is $200 per team.
Don’t miss out on the most hilarious softball game of the year! Register between July 25-Aug. 8.
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Join us Thursdays at noon for Conversations & Coffee, a weekly artist talk featuring local creatives, community stories and live discussion.
On July 31, join Gayle Van Marter and David King, who will discuss Art, Glass and Community. Come back on Aug. 7 to hear Michael Fornadley delve into My Favorite Love Songs. Can’t make it? Watch previous Conversations & Coffee on YouTube.
These events are free and open to the public, and they take place at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center, located at 139 W. Main St., 43215. We hope you will join us for these great conversations!
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Make a splash at a free private pool party for LGBTQ+ youth and friends on Friday, Aug. 8, at Dodge Pool! Designed for students ages 12-18, this event offers a safe, inclusive space to swim, hang out and connect with others in the community.
Participants are encouraged to wear swimwear that feels comfortable to them, as long as it's made primarily from polyester, spandex or nylon. Register online in advance, or simply drop in the day of the event.
For questions or more information, contact Miss Tish at 614-645-3613 or TMGauntner@columbus.gov. Come as you are, and celebrate summer in a space where everyone belongs!
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