Native By Design: "Gardening for a Sustainable Future," annual conference. Sept. 15, 8:45 am-4:30 pm, UW Arboretum Visitor Center. $60. RSVP by 9/9, 608-263-7888; .
MABA Home Products Show: For those building or remodeling. Alliant Energy Center, Feb. 28-March 2.
Project Home classes
Free classes are held at the Project Home office, 1966 S. Stoughton Rd., on the frontage road between E. Buckeye and Pflaum, in Madison. Preregister by phone or email, 608-246-3737 or michellek@projecthomewi.org.
First-Time Homebuyer's Series: Sat., Sept. 21, 8 am-4:30 p.m.; Oct. 8 & 15 (must attend both classes) and Nov. 12 & 19, 6-9:30 pm.
Weatherizing Your Home: Oct. 30, 6-7:30 pm.
Attics Basements and Crawl Spaces, Oh My!: Nov. 13, 6-7:30 pm.
Basic Household Plumbing: two classes, Dec. 4 and Jan. 29, 6-7:30 pm.
How to Save Energy in Your Home: Jan. 15, 6-7:30 pm, pm.
Basic Home Maintenance: Feb 12, 6-7:30 pm.
Home Inspections/What to Look For When You're Buying a House: Feb. 26, 6-7:30 pm
Water and Mold: Mar. 12, 6-7:30 pm.
Events at Olbrich
Talks, walks, classes and other inspirational happenings take place at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., on Madison's near east side. Classes require pre-registration, usually at least a week in advance of the session. Call 608-246-4550 to register or for more information. Fees listed are non-member/member rates.
Orchid Growers Guild: "Growing Masdevallia and Dracula Species at Home," with Alfonso Doucette. Sept. 15, 1:30 pm.
