GARDEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES
• PRUNING CLINICS
Where: Capital Nursery, 8423 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove
When: 9 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 684-2100 or www.capitalnursery.com
Horticulturist Mike Runner will tackle trees, shrubs and roses.
• BARE-ROOT FRUIT TREES
Where: Green Acres Nursery, 8501 Jackson Road, Sacramento, and 901 Galleria Blvd., Roseville.
When: 10 a.m. today8
Admission: Free
Details: www.idiggreenacres.com
Learn about planting, pruning and maintenance of bare-root fruit trees.
• ROSE PRUNING WORKSHOP
Where: Amador Senior Center Rose Garden, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.
When: 10 a.m. to noon today
Admission: Free
Details: (530) 620-2200
The Mother Lode Rose Society tackles the center's garden while teaching about pruning.
• ORCHID WORKSHOP
Where: Exotic Plants, 1833 Howe Ave., Sacramento
When: Noon next Saturday
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 967-2330
Kifumi Keppler will share her secrets to orchid success in this free workshop. Seating is limited; call to reserve seat.
– Debbie Arrington
HOME-RELATED ACTIVITIES
• GALT WINTER BIRD FESTIVAL
Where: McCaffrey Middle School, 997 Park Terrace Drive, Galt
When: 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. today; vendors hall and exhibits open 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free; tours, $10-$20
Details: (209) 366-7115 or www.ci.galt.ca.us
Learn about our many feathered guests – millions of migratory birds that flock to the Sacramento Valley each winter. Lots of children's activities will be offered including a 9 a.m. tour of McFarland Ranch with duck-calling demonstration and a free wild animal show at 3 p.m. Vendors offer bird-related products such as houses and feeders as well as home goods. Check the website for a full schedule.
• FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION AND SHREDDING
Where: United Methodist Church, 2101 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 635-4242
Tackle two problems at once – dispose of unwanted electronic products plus shred confidential documents and papers. This collection will accept computer monitors, televisions, desktop and laptop computers, computer mice, VCRs, stereo equipment, speakers, keyboards, PDAs, digital cameras, zip drives, telephones, cell phones, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, microwaves and small appliances such as toasters, mixers, blenders and vacuum cleaners (with the dust bag removed). Up to five banker boxes of documents will be shredded for free; additional boxes may be shredded for $10 a box.
– Debbie Arrington
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