09.05.2023

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38º | Cloudy | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:53 a.m. | Sunset 5:23 p.m.

Travel and Outdoors

Let’s play bug bingo

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What’s your favorite bug? | Graphic by 6AM City

Grown-ups, do you have a kid who loves creepy-crawlies? Give them this field guide to local bug finding.

Have you ever gone looking for bugs? To be an expert bug hunter, you need:

A magnifying glass
A phone to take pictures with
A notepad to write down your discoveries

Now that you have everything, you’re ready to play bug bingo. Here are a few of our favorite local bugs:

Dragonfly (or damselfly)

Did you know that there are over 3,000 different types of dragonflies? They are great hunters and — unlike some other bugs — can fly in every direction.

Where to find it: Wet places like ponds, lakes, and marshes (like any area at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park). They also like really colorful flowers.

Bee

Bees are one of the most important insects. They carry pollen on their fuzzy legs, which helps plants grow. But if you’re scared of bees, the best thing to do is stay very calm when you see one. Bees only sting if they think you’re a predator, so running away or trying to hurt a bee might backfire.

Where to find it: Bees have favorite flowers — they love lavender and lilacs, to name a few.

Pill bug (or rollie-pollies)

Kind of like armadillos, except bugs — these bugs roll up into balls when scared. They’re not insects, but crustaceans. Meaning they’re related to lobsters.

Where to find it: Somewhere wet and dark, like under a rock. They love eating rotten plants and veggies, so if you see one inside it’s time to take out the trash.

Tap the button below for gross facts and hints for where the bugs might be. Be sure to send us pictures of any discoveries you’ve made.

Field guide to bugs

Events

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 6:15 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | Cheer on the Clip Show during Dime-A-Dog Night.
Free Fitness: Yoga | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Bring a mat for a guided class on the greenspace.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Farmers Market | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | Free | The market features a mix of local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health + beauty products.*

Thursday, Sept. 7

Skate Night | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 6-8:30 p.m. | United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Rd., Columbus | $6-$11 | Bring your own skates, or rent a pair for $5, and spend your night skating around to popular music.

100+ more events

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News Notes

Show

The Columbus Symphony will perform “Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert” on Friday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. at Ohio Theatre. The show will include a screening of the film with live musical performances. Grab tickets.

Community

Franklin County Community Days are Sunday, Sept. 24 and Monday, Sept. 25 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Franklin County residents can enjoy half-price admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ranked

Condado Tacos was named the No. 4 best cheap place to eat in the country by USA Today. The list was curated by analyzing Google ratings at budget-friendly restaurants.

Today Is

National Cheese Pizza Day. Celebrate accordingly with our guide of 16 pizza spots the locals love. Bonus: Find more options than just cheese, including hamburger pizza and buffalo chicken.

Entertainment

Perfect places to celebrate

Start planning: 12 rentable venues in Columbus

Who doesn’t want to get married in a greenhouse? | Photo by @fpconservatory

Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in Columbus.

Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.

Intimate gatherings

Studio 614, 2487 Summit St.

Rates vary
Accommodates 40 guests
1,300 sqft
Key features: Private event packages like canvas paint and sips and candle pourings are available.

Understory, 2571 Neil Ave.

Rates vary
Accommodates 50-120 guests
Multiple rentable spaces
Key features: Full service catering, specialty cocktails, and an outdoor terrace.

The Terrrace, 711 N. High St.

Rate: $5,000-$8,000
Accommodates 60-100 guests
3,900 sqft
Key features: Indoor and outdoor seating with china, glassware, and soft seating furniture in the heart of the Short North.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

From the editor

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. Although we’ll have temperatures in the 90s this week, I’m thinking ahead to fall. Send me your favorite pumpkin flavors around the city.

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