Design talk

What: Designing with African Violets and Underwater Design Demo for Show program by Janice Beaty during the Columbus African Violet Society meeting

Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St.

When: 6:30 p.m. Monday Details: Madelyn Sechler at madelyns@columbus. rr.com or 614-846-0048; free parking

Garden secrets

What: Garden Center Secrets by Tisa Watts, Columbus Garden Coach during the Dublin and Hilliard Garden Club joint meeting

Where: Dublin Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Parkway, Dublin

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday

Docents needed

What: candidates needed to join the docent class for the Worthington Historical Society; volunteers will lead tours of the Orange Johnson House and participate in educational and special events. Where: Orange Johnson House, 956 N. High St., Worthington

When: April 21 and 28 Details: email jeri@ worthingtonhistory.org or 614-885-1247 Call 614-891-0700 for more information; call 614-508-8111 to register. For events at Inniswood Metro Gardens, call 614-895-6216 to register. For a complete listing of programs, visit www. metroparks.net.

Creature feature

What: a Wild Kratts film about the amphibians plus a chance to see one Where: Blacklick Woods, 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Beech Maple Lodge When: 2 p.m. today

Spring hop

What: discover frogs, toads and salamanders through stories, activities and a short walk

Where: Three Creeks Park: Heritage Log Cabin, 551 Wirt Road, Groveport When: 10 a.m. Tuesday The following will be presented by Preservation Parks of Delaware County. Call 740-524-8600 or visit preservationparks.com.

Bird lesson

What: Wendell Patton, professor emeritus of the zoology department at Ohio Wesleyan University, will discuss the many birds that call vernal pools home, during the Delaware County Bird Club meeting

Where: Deer Haven Park, 4183 Liberty Road, Delaware

When: 6:30 p.m. Monday Details: doors open at 6:30 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m., all ages