Butterfly and Bird Walk: Led by Sandy Koi, covers a 10-acre oak hammock. Explore migratory warbler activity and migratory butterflies; 9 a.m. to noon Sunday; John Williams Park, 6101 Sheridan St., Hollywood; free. 954-449-5428 or sandykoi@bellsouth.net.

Fall Seasonal Butterfly Counts: Covers Tree Tops Park and Long Key Natural Area; 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday; Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie; free. 954-584-3123 or badewitt@gmail.com.

It's Easy Being Green: Friends of the Gifford Arboretum presents Joy Klein, forest restorationist and education coordinator at Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management. Klein will speak about creating a yard to attract wildlife by using native plants; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; University of Miami Cox Science Building, 1301 Memorial Dr., Coral Gables; free. 305-284-5364 or www.bio.miami.edu/arboretum.

Miramar Orchid Society Auction: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Miramar Senior Center, 7667 Venetian St., Miramar; free. 954-962-7349 or Onzinuka@bellsouth.net.

MEETINGS

Redland Evening Herb Society: Learn about herbs and their uses at this monthly meeting; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Redland Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Redland; free. 305-247-5727.

Scouting for Plant Diseases and Disorders in the Landscape: Workshop topics include fundamentals of spotting problems, common factors that contribute to plant disorders, their incidences and severity plus management recommendations; 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; John D. Campbell Agricultural Center, 18710 SW 288th St., Miramar; $20. 305-248-3311.

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