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Pacific Northwest Bonsai Convention - 19th annual event hosted by the Inland Empire Bonsai Society; today through Sunday. Five internationally-known bonsai artists will be conducting classes and demonstrations including Walter Pall, Kathy Shaner, Dennis Makishima, Jerry Meislik and David De Groot. Registration required. Visit www.inlandbonsai.com/convention. . Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $235, includes meals on both days. (509) 455-9576.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Corbin Kids Garden Activity - For ages 6-11. Enjoy activities, pick up leaves, talk about trees and tour the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. Pre-registration is required. Class will be offered Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. and from 1-2:30 p.m. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $7. (509) 625-6677.

Deep Creek-Adler Volunteer Event - Hosted by the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute. The day will consist of erosion control, planting and site maintenance. Wear work clothes and sturdy shoes, bring sunblock, hat, water bottle and sunglasses. Some snacks provided. Visit www.pcei.org/sites.htm for directions. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Deer Creek, Potlatch, Idaho. Free admission, bring an item of nonperishable or canned food to donate. (208) 882-1444.

Discover Moscow Mountain - For adults. Participate in a light half-day hike Saturday around the mountain and learn about different aspects of the mountain through multiple 45-minute sessions. Picnic included. Hosted by the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PCEI Nature Center, 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow. $25. (208) 882-1444.

Fall Plant Sale - Hosted by the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute. Shop at the Native Learning Nursery for native plants. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., PCEI Nature Center, 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow. (208) 882-1444.

Water Wise Landscapes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane Master Gardeners. Held Saturdays, Sept. 20: “Seven Steps to Water Wise Landscaping,” Sept. 27: “Xeriscaping,” Oct. 4: “Landscaping with Native Plants,” Oct. 11: “Rain Gardens.” Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. Saturday. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Spokane Rose Society presents Ping Lim - Master Rose Breeder, Ping Lim of Bailey’s Nursery will be the guest speaker. Lim has won several awards with his rose introductions and his latest line of Easy Elegance roses combines hardy roses with vigor, disease resistance and beauty. Sept. 26, 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1107 W. Heroy Ave. $5. (509) 448-4968.

Idaho Tree Farm Tour - Annual fall tour includes MMs. Jean Maucieri’s Tree Farm near Harrison and the Rusty Gate tree Farm. Participants should wear appropriate outerwear and bring a lunch. Sept. 27, 9 a.m., meet at the Harrison Y junction of state Highways 3 and 97. (208) 667-4641.

Creating Compost for the Garden - Part of the Fall Home Horticulture classes presented by the Bonner County Master Gardeners. Learn how to make compost bins, what materials to use, and how to create your own compost. Presenter is Mike Bauer, University of Idaho Extension Educator. Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Custer’s Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - Oct. 3 , 4-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Log and Timber Frame Home Show - Showcases fully-erected log homes on display, energy-efficient designs and fine craftsmanship. Educational seminars, live demonstrations, exhibitors of many home styles and accessories. Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $10/good all three days.

Grow Your Own Food - Offered by WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension. Oct. 7, Stan Urmann, owner of Riley Creek Blueberries in Laclede, Idaho, will talk about berry crops for the Inland Northwest; Oct. 14 is “Growing Organic Vegetables” with instructor Dave Swett of Yesterday’s Farm in Deer Park; Oct. 21, local tree fruit grower John Stuart will discuss backyard tree fruit growing and fruit tree propagation; Oct. 28, Carol Mack, WSU Extension, will talk about extending the growing season for both heat-loving and cool season crops. Pre-registration is required. . 6:30-8:30 p.m., Usk Community Center, 2442 Black Road, Usk, Wash. $10/class, $30/series. (509) 447-2401.

30th Annual Home Idea Show – More than 300 booths with thousands of products and services. Oct. 10, noon-8 p.m.; Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, $4/seniors and military, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 939-8017.

All About Bulbs, Corns and Rhizomes - Part of the Fall Home Horticulture classes presented by the Bonner County Master Gardeners. Learn how and when to divide, plant, grow, and care for the bulbs and their plants. Presenter is Valle Novak, Master Gardener Emeritus. Oct. 15, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Quilt Show - 30th Annual - “Winter Harmony” features 600 quilts, quilted clothing, and wall hangings, a Merchant Mall Quilters’ Boutique selling hand-crafted items, hourly free quilting demonstrations and more. Sponsored by Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter. Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WSQ’s Quilt Show Voting by the public for their favorite quilts. Featured Quilter: Barb Lambrecht. Spokane County Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway, Ag Buildings, Spokane Valley. $7/good all weekend, age 11 and younger admitted free. (509) 466-7812 or (509) 448-5107.

Fall Leaf Festival - Jump in a gigantic pile of leaves, along with crafts and activities. Bring the family, a picnic lunch and enjoy. Spokane County attendees, with identification verifying residence, can receive a free plastic compost bin after completing the various composting activities. There is a limit of one bin per household. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., John A. Finch Arboretum, 1299 S. F Street (Sunset Boulevard at Woodland Boulevard). Free. (509) 624-4832.

Researching Your House History Workshop - Learn how to research your home’s history. Sessions are led by staff from Spokane Public Library’s Northwest Room and the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s Research Library and Archives. Pre-registration required. Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 2316 W. First Ave. $35. (509) 456-3931.

Youth Sewing for Ages 9-13 - Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Class begins Oct. 30 and runs four weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $25. (509) 625-6200.

Inland Crafts 2008 Exhibition - Fine contemporary crafts. Nov. 7, noon-8 p.m.; Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free on Sunday from 3:30-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibition Hall, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7 admission for the entire weekend. (509) 466-7474 or (509) 981-9916.

Recycling Day at Mobius - Make recycled paper, explore a worm bin, sort trash, investigate the magnetic properties of metal and check out recycled plastic pellets. Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mobius Kids Museum, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-KIDS.