The Week Ahead: Learn about orchids, roses, migrating birds

DIY orchids workshop

Where: Relles Florist, 2400 J St., Sacramento

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23

Admission: $5

Details: 916-441-1478, rellesflorist.com

Learn about different orchid species and their care as well as about decorating your home or office with these beautiful plants. Limited class size available; call to register in advance. Attendees will receive a $5 coupon good towards an orchid plant.

Rose pruning classes

Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento

When: 9 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 23 and 30

Admission: Free; donations welcome

Details: 916-715-7294, oldcitycemetery.com

Learn how to prune all sorts of roses, big or small, modern or old. Jan. 23 hands-on workshop is dedicated to repeat blooming roses including hybrid teas. Jan. 30 focuses on spring-blooming old garden roses. Bring gloves and pruners.

9th annual Galt Winter Bird Festival

Where: McCaffrey Middle School, 997 Park Terrace Drive, Galt

When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23

Admission: Free

Details: 209-366-7115, ci.galt.ca.us

This family-oriented festival is a bird lovers’ paradise with loads of activities exploring the Pacific Flyway and our feathered friends. Dozens of vendors, speakers and workshops aim at better understanding and appreciation of migrating birds. Online, sign up in advance for tours to local preserves to watch birds in their wild habitat.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published January 22, 2016 at 6:00 AM with the headline "The Week Ahead: Learn about orchids, roses, migrating birds."