It's a bird!: Learn about spotting, identifying and feeding birds in our area from Hamilton County naturalists today at 11 a.m. at Mariemont Garden Center, 7510 Wooster Pike. Free. Information: 561-4769.

        The three Ps: Green thumbs from White Oak Garden Center will discuss “Pruning, Planting and Preparing” your garden throughout the year at 7 p.m. Monday at the Monfort Heights branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Free. Information: 385-3313 or 369-4472.

        Faux painting: A faux painting class on mixing your own glazes and choosing the right color combinations plus strie, color washing and combing will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday at The Great Indoors, 11925 Commons Drive, Springdale. $45. Reservations: 346-1506.

        Wild Flower Society: Bring a picnic an d enjoy a slide show by Cincinnati Wild Flower Presentation Society members 6-10 p.m. Friday at the Avon Woods Nature Preserve in North Avondale. Free. Meet at the Nature Center. Information: 861-3435.

        Ornamental grasses: A basic information class on ornamental grasses to enhance gardens and landscapes by Anne Burcheral of Ohio River Grass will be 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. next Saturday at Smith & H awken, Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. Fee: $5. Reservations: 731-3133.

        Garden of grass: A program on ornamental grasses as a backdrop for butterflies, birds, sculptures and wild daisies is being planned 6-8:30 p.m. Friday at an East End location by the Civic Garden Center. Fee: $15 includes refreshments. Reservations by Sunday: 221-0981.

        Shopper's market: Artwork, seasonal treasures, antiques, collectibles, photos and crafts will be sold 9 a.m.-2 p.m. next Saturday at Trinity United Church of Christ, 3850 E. Galbraith Road, Dillonvale. Information: 791-7631.

        Fall pottings: Find out how to get a “second” autumn life out of your outdoor pots with fresh fall plantings at 11 a.m. next Saturday at Mariemont Garden Center, 7510 Wooster Pike. Free. 561-4769.

        Antiques: Get up early for the best bargains in antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Burlington Antique Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds, Ky. 338, 5 miles west of Florence Mall. $3 adults. Early bird admission 5-8 a.m. $5. Information: 922-5265.

        Montgomery art show: Hundreds of artists will be on hand noon-5 p.m. Sept. 15 to display and sell their work at the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery's Sidewalk Art Show at Cooper and Montgomery roads. Free admission. Information: 291-2459.

        Orchid potting: Experts from the Cincinnati Orchid Society will answer questions and demonstrate correct orchid potting techniques noon-4 p.m. Sept. 15 at Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park. Free. Information: 352-4080

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