Michigan Orchid Society’s 60th Annual Palm Sunday Orchid Show: Display of orchids, plus orchids and orchid supplies available for purchase. Speakers will discuss repotting and growing orchids. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. United Food and Commercial Workers Union Hall, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights. Free. Carolyn Butcher: 248-417-1024. www.miorchids.com.
Northville Novi Garden Club Meeting: “Ponds” presented by Joe Barson, Barson’s Greenhouse. 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting Mon. Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady, Northville. Membership: $25 single, $35 couple. Connie: 248-380-0500. gardenersnorthville-novi.org.
Yardeners of St. Clair Shores: “Landscaping to Preserve Water Quality” with Mary Gerstenberger, consumer horticulture coordinator at Macomb MSU Extension. 7 p.m. Mon. St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 E. Eleven Mile, St. Clair Shores. Free. 586-415-7110. There also will be an opportunity to pre-order rain barrels ($55, $60) to be delivered on May 10 at Selinsky-Green Farmhouse.
Mt. Clemens Garden Club: Presentation by Telly’s Greenhouse on new plants and flowers for 2014. Noon Wed. Mt. Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass, Mt. Clemens. $3 nonmember free. RSVP. Marge: 586-228-8921.
Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association (SEMBA): “Garden Design” with Carolyn Sohoza. Discuss ways to begin, expand and enhance your garden to attract wildlife, especially butterflies. 7 p.m. Wed. Nankin Mills Nature Center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. $3 for nonmembers. 734-223-5510. www.sembabutterfly.com.
Heirloom Vegetables: Organic gardener, Jean Smith, will share her passion for growing and cooking with heirloom tomatoes, lettuce and more. 6:30 p.m. Thu. Telly’s Greenhouse, 3301 John R, Troy. $5. Register. 248-689-8735. www.tellys.com.
Night Hike at Heritage Park: Listen for nocturnal animals and observe a full moon in the night sky. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. Farmington Hills Nature Center at Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington , Farmington Hills. $3. Register or pay the night of program, but space is limited. 248-477-1135. https://recreg.fhgov.com.
Signs of Spring Hike: See the tree buds opening, new bird arrivals and more. Dress for the weather. 1 p.m. Sat., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Harrison Twp. $3. Register. 586-463-4332.
Next week
Invasive Plant Workday: Removing garlic mustard is a great opportunity for community service hours and master gardener hours. Bring gloves and water. 1 p.m. April 20. Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford, Dryden. 810-796-3200. www.sevenponds.org.
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Meeting: With Greg Afman discussing his experiences in Japan, his bonsai apprenticeship, and the American/Japanese perspective on bonsai. 7 p.m. April 23. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro, Ann Arbor. Free. 734-647-7600. www.annarborbonsaisociety.org.
Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club: “Not Just Another Pretty Plant: Using Plants for Improving Water Resources,” With Tom Fernandez, PhD, MSU. Coffee and refreshments at 9:15 a.m., program starts at 10 a.m. April 25. Coach House adjacent to Meadow Brook Hall, Oakland University, 280 S. Adams, Rochester Hills. Guests, $5 donation. Membership fee is $30 a year, $45 for couple. 248-364-6210. www.meadowbrookhall.org/join/volunteering.
Detroit River Cleanup: Cleanup of the shores and small islands in the lower Detroit River. Sponsored by Friends of the Detroit River. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26. Trenton Rotary Park, 1 Harrison, Trenton. Call for more information. 734-676-4626. www.detroitriver.org.
International Herb Day Celebration: Herbs bring joy and well-being and are used in food, beverages, medicine, beauty products, crafts and more. There will be cooking demonstrations, gardening tips, seminars, activities and a wide variety of plants and products for sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26. MSU Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 W. Monroe (M-50), Tipton. $5, free for HLG members. 517-431-2060. www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.
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