EVENTS

Butterflies of Biscayne: Exhibit of art, photos and posters on the species found in Biscayne National Park. Includes information on butterfly life cycles and ways to attract them to home gardens; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Saturday; Dante Fascell Visitor Center, Biscayne National Park, 9700 SW 328th St., Homestead; free. 305-230-7275 or www.nps.gov/bisc.

Butterfly World Super Savings: Buy one full-price admission and get one free of equal or lesser value. Customers must present coupon (available at www.butterflyworld.com/discount.html) at entrance. Good Monday through Friday through Oct. 30; Butterfly World, Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek; regular admission $24.95, $19.95 kids 3-11, free for kids 2 and younger. 954-977-4434 or www.butterflyworld.com/discount.html.

Coconut Creek Craft Festival: Offers an expansive green market with plants, flora and orchids plus crafts, including folk art, pottery, handmade jewelry and paintings. Presented by American Craft Endeavors and producers of the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts and Boca Fest; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4451 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek; free. 954-472-3755 or www.artfestival.com.

Flower Decoration: Class in flower arrangement includes materials plus refreshments; 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; Flower Bar, 9612 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores; $50, reservations required. 305-759-2217 or info@flowerbardesign.com.

Gold Coast Orchid Society Auction: Annual sale of exotic orchids: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Gwen Margolis Community Center, 1590 NE 123rd St., North Miami; free. 305-681-0883.

Tropical Audubon Society Bird Walks: More information at 305-667-7337 or www.tropicalaudubon.org:

• Matheson Hammock: With Raul Urgelles, TAS field trip leader, 7:30 a.m. Sunday; Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables.

• South Dade Birding: With Roberto Torres, TAS field trip leader. All-day carpool trip, which may include stops at Lucky Hammock, Castellow Hammock and Dump Marsh. Bring lunch; 7 a.m. Saturday; Burger King, 9675 SW 40th St., Miami.

Flamingo Gardens Appreciation Days: Free admission for residents of Weston, Southwest Ranches, Plantation and Sunrise; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie; regular admission is $17 for adults and kids 12 and older; $8.50 kids 4-11 and $3 kids 3 and younger, additional charge of $3-$4 for tram. 954-473-2955 or www.flamingogardens.org.

Workday at the Doc Thomas House: Learn about native plants and help Tropical Audubon Society maintain native landscape at the Doc Thomas House; 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday; 5530 Sunset Dr., South Miami; free. 305-667-7337 or volunteer1@tropicalaudubon.org.

MEETINGS & CLASSES

Orchid Culture for the Beginner: Betty Eber, former president of the Orchid Society of Coral Gables, demonstrates division and repotting of cattleyas, phalaenopsis, dendrobiums and vandas. Species, hybrids, insects and disease control are also covered from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays Oct. 27-Nov. 10; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; $80, $60 members, register by the close of business hours on Oct. 21. 305-667-1651, ext. 3322, or www.fairchildgarden.org.

Terrestrial Orchids for Miami Gardens: Registration open for upcoming class 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27 with Peter Kouchalakos, former president of the Bromeliad Society of South Florida and Pan American Orchid Society, who will speak about the types of garden habitats orchids require. Plants available for sale after the class; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, $45, $25 members, register by the close of business hours on Oct. 23. 305-667-1651, ext. 3322, or www.fairchildgarden.org.

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