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The delicately shaped beauty of bonsai has been treasured for ages. (File Associated PRess / The Spokesman-Review)
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The delicately shaped beauty of bonsai has been treasured for ages. (File Associated PRess / The Spokesman-Review)

Garden

Inland Empire Bonsai Society – Styling a tree demonstration. Friday. 6-9 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center. $5. 455-9576.

Beginning Gardening – The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss annuals and perennials. This is the third class in a four-part series. Saturday. 10 a.m.-noon., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.

Organic Gardening Hands On Seminar – The People for Environmental Action and Community Health are presenting this class that will discuss Fertility Foundations: organic fertility and fertilizers, cover crops and green maures and composting. Part two of a three-part series. Saturday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hotrum Farm, 2121 S. Cherry St. in Vinegar Flats, Spokane. $30 for series; $20 for students, seniors and low income; $15 for individual classes. 455-2552.

Paradise Creek Clean-up – Celebrating Earth Day. Meet at Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute. Saturday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow. (208) 882-1444.

Plant Identification Course on the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge – Learn about the plants that grow on the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 26010 S. Smith Road., Cheney. $10 donation for one session, $15 for two. Second session, May 20. 235-4979.

Preparing Garden Beds for Spring – A Home Depot workshop on Saturdays in April. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 534-8588; 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; 891-0613.

Protect Your Drinking Water, Protect Our Aquifer – Spring turn-in of unused household contaminants. Drop off at these fire stations: Saturday, 6306 E. Sprague Ave.; April 29, 9111 E. Frederick Ave., Millwood. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pullman Clean-up Event – Celebrating Earth Day for the nonbusiness residents of Pullman. Materials permitted: general spring cleaning trash, appliances, yard waste materials, recycling, car tires (up to 12, no rims). Please sort out materials beforehand. No hazardous waste, everyday normal household trash, truck or tractor tires. Saturday. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Pullman Disposal Services, 135 NW Harold Drive. Dumping fees: $2/car, $3/pickup and trailers, $6/other. 334-1914.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society (Japan Week) – See demonstrations and displays of the art and design of trees in miniature. Monday. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Community College, LAIR, Littlefoot Conference Room, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-8114.

Flower Show Judge Class – This class will train students to just flower shows and will discuss horticulture, floral design and flower show procedure. The prices vary; call for information. Next Tuesday-April 27. 8 a.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. 747-4926.

Inland Empire Iris Society – Monthly meeting. April 27. 7 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. 535-8025.

Selecting and Planting Perennials for All Seasons - In celebration of National Gardening Weekend, the Home Depot is offering this class. April 27. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 534-8588; 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; 891-0613.

Arbor Day Planting - The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute is celebrating Earth Day at Robinson Park in Moscow. April 28. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Robinson Park, Moscow. (208) 882-1444.

Arbor Day celebration - The annual celebration includes passing out free seedlings, information on gardening, free family activities and more. April 29. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Finch Arboretum, Sunset Highway and ‘F’ Street. 624-4832.

Associated Garden Clubs Annual Plant Sale - This plant sale will take place April 29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. 468-9807.

Corbin Art Center Historic Garden Clean-up - Volunteers are needed to edge, weed and clean-up this garden. Refreshments will be provided. April 29. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. 624-0885.

Home

Installing the Right Fence – A Home Depot workshop on Thursdays in April. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 534-8588; 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; 891-0613.

Home Show 2006 – Presented by Spokane Home Builders with ideas, inspiration and solutions. Hours are Friday, noon-7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana St. at Broadway Ave. $6/adults, free/children age 12 and younger. 532-4990.

Upgrade and Renew Your Deck – A Home Depot workshop offered Sundays in April. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 534-8588; 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; 891-0613.

Green Building for Residential Construction and Remodeling – Alternative Heating Systems. April 27. 5:30-8:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $49. 533-4700.