COMING UP
AROUND AND ABOUT Conservatory
The following will be featured at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St. Call 614-645-5923 or visit fpconservatory.org
African violets
What: Celebrating the 70th birthday of the Columbus African Violet Society during a meeting of the group.
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday Details: the meeting and parking are free; for more information, email Madelyn Sechler at madelyns@columbus.rr.com or call 614-846-0048
The following will be presented by Preservation Parks of Delaware County. Call 740-524-8600 or visit preservationparks.com.
Birding 101
What: Beth Schultz will discuss the red crossbill and how its diet determines its range, breeding and more during
a meeting of the Delaware County Bird Club
Where: Deer Haven Park, 4183 Liberty Road, Delaware
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday
Details: free; all ages; speaker will begin at 7 p.m.
Beginning birding
What: Jim Estep will offer tips about getting started in birding and improving one's knowledge of birds during a Dublin Garden Club meeting.
Where: Dublin Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Parkway, Dublin
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Details: free; for more information, contact Linda Fardal, 614-889-0333
Nature symposium
What: Prairies, pollinators, botanical discoveries, bogs and fens of the Great Lakes region are among the topics to be discussed during the Ohio Botanical Symposium.
Where: Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Details: $45, includes conference materials, buffet lunch and refreshments. Registrations will be accepted until Tuesday or until conference is full. For more information, visit naturepreserves. ohiodnr.gov/obs or contact Rick Gardner at 614-265-6419.
Cedar Bog
What: Tom Hissong will introduce attendees to Cedar Bog and its many unique and rare plants during a Worthington Hills Garden Club meeting.
Where: Worthington Hills Country Club,
920 Clubview Blvd., Worthington
When: 11 a.m. April 10; business meeting at 11:30 a.m.; luncheon and program to follow Details: $21; for reservations, call 614-288-4668 by April 6
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