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Art in the Gardens: Features regional Florida artists and provides a sneak peek of the upcoming ArtiGras in Jupiter in February. Showcases more than 75 regional artists and includes children's activities and the Youth Art Competition. Also includes local musical entertainment and food from local restaurants; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Midtown-PGA, 4801 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; free. 561-748-3946 or www.artigras.org.

Fresh Herbs, Orchids and Plants for Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Saturday; Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. 305-673-7256 or www.mbgarden.org.

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Bird Walk: Jeff Weber leads birders through the park in Key Biscayne. Participants meet at No Name Harbor; 8 a.m. Sunday; Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 1200 S. Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne; free, but park entrance fee of $8 per vehicle. www.tropicalaudubon.org.

Cutler Bay Birding: Roberto Torres leads tour with stops, including Black Point, Dump Marsh and Cutler Wetlands; 7:30 a.m. Saturday; Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79th Ave., Cutler Bay; call for price. 305-255-4767 or www.tropicalaudubon.org.

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Fine Wines at Fairchild: Hosted by Fairchild Palms, a group of young professionals affiliated with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Features wine tasting paired with gourmet cuisine by a local chef plus discounts on any of the featured wines ordered at the event. The indoor-outdoor event at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden includes a performance by jazz vocalist Nicole Henry, a silent auction and moonlight tram rides. Benefits the Fairchild Challenge, an environmental education outreach program. Space is limited to 250 guests; 7:30-11 p.m. Friday; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; $65 at the door, $55 by Monday. 305-667-1651 or www.fairchildgarden.org.

Funding Green Buildings Forecast for 2010 Grants, Incentives and Alliances: Seminar led by Jan McAdams, a green building grant guru. Topics include `Overview of the 2010 Federal Grants and Loans for Green Buildings and Manufacturers,' `How to Compete and Win Federal and State Grants' and

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Back to Nature Farmers' Market & Pines Garden Show: Vegetables and fruits, native plants, trees, flowers and orchids. Garden professionals demonstrate how to attract birds, butterflies, native ferns and frogs plus tell how to care for trees, lawns and landscaping, grow vegetables and flowers and properly trim trees and use water in a sustaining way. Also includes children's art activities; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; free. 954-435-6525 or www.ppines.com.

Bird Walks by Tropical Audubon Society: 305-667-7337 or www.tropicalaudubon.org.

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Gala in the Garden -- A Romantic Evening Under the Venetian Moon: Black-tie fundraiser begins with cocktails and a silent auction in the Jean duPont Shehan Visitor Center; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children. 305-794-6840 or www.fairchildgarden.org.