Tree ID workshop: The Wild Ones has organized a tree hike 12:30-4 p.m. today. Naturalist Jerry Lippert teaches how to identify native trees and shrubs with the intent of helping you decide which to plant in your yard. Meet at the Winton Woods Center. Information 941-6497.

        Persian art: Persian prints, handcrafted home accents, tapestries, metalworks, handbags and rugs will be available at a Persian Open House 10 a.m-5 p.m. todayat 2973 Aries Drive, Groesbeck, 521-2986.

        Gardening basics: Green thumb Carole Van Lieu will explain and demonstrate the best way to begin and maintain a garden 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. next Saturday at Smith & Hawken in Norwood's Rookwood Pavilion. Fee: $2. 731-3133.

        Antiques show: Early American period and country furniture, jewelry, books, paintings, china, glass, silver and accessories from more than 25 dealers will be at the 2002 Lancaster Antiques Show and Sale 11 a.m.-6 p.m. next Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 10. The site for the show will be Fairfield County Career Center, Ohio 33 and Coonpath Road. Admission: $3 in advance through Thursday at (740) 681-1997 and $4 at the door.

        Zoo class: Tips on using trees in the landscape, including shade, flowering, patio trees and evergreen will be discussed 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Fee: $6 members, $7 non-members. 559-7767.

        Second Sunday: Second Sunday Antiques Marketplace show and sale will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 10 at London Hall in the Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell.. Advertising, primitives, sports memorabilia, art, china, linens, sterling, books, pottery and more will be sold. Admission: $3. (859) 341-3390.

        Tree care: A tree care conference and trade show presented by the Ohio chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture will be held Feb. 10-12 at the Marriott North in Columbus. $145 members, $230 non-members. (216) 381-1740.
        Contact Joy Kraft by phone: 768-8467; fax: 768-8330; e-mail:jkraft@enquirer.com.
       

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