The following is a list of Metropolitan Park District of Columbus and Franklin County programs for this week.
Battelle-Darby Creek
Metro Park
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway
¢ Juncos and Jays , 9 a.m. Saturday at the Indian Ridge bulletin board. Take a birding adventure along the banks of Big Darby Creek and look for wintering birds.
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg
¢ Stroll on the Links , 5 p.m. Saturday at the golf course activity building. Take a leisurely stroll around the golf course to look for wildlife.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
8445 Winchester Road, N.W., Carroll
¢ Homeschoolers: Turkey Time , 2 p.m. Friday at the Springhouse Program Area. Learn the history of this colorful bird.
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 Hempstead Road,
Westerville
¢ Family Craft Workshop , 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Innis House. Create gift and decorations for the holidays.
Three Creeks Park
3860 Bixby Road, Groveport
¢ Unstructured Play in the Park , 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Confluence Trails bulletin board. Climb trees, make a shelter and explore the park's natural play area with shovels, bets and whatever else you like.
Slate Run
Living Historical Farm
1375 state Route 674 N., Canal Winchester
¢ Sweet Treats , 1-3 p.m. Saturday . Watch the ladies prepare candy and other sweets for gifts and company.
¢ Turkeys, Traditions and Thanksgiving , 1-3 p.m. Sunday . Learn about some of the customs of the Thanksgiving holiday and participate in discussions about corn, pumpkins and other food traditions, including butchering the turkey.
Blendon Woods Metro Park
4265 State Route 161 E., Westerville
¢ Just for Kids: Turkey Talk , 10 a.m. Saturday at the Nature Center. Learn how turkeys came to play such an important role in the Thanksgiving holiday.
¢ Fall Turkey Search , 2 p.m. Sunday at the Nature Center. Use calls to lure the elusive wild turkey.
Interpreters and assistive listening devices for persons with hearing impairments are available for any program. Call 891-0700 (TDD 895-6240) to schedule these services.