Education fair, gardening to dog obedience classes ney will show how to identify trees, their growth habit and native country at “What Tree Is That?” on Sat., March 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. He’ll also cover care, common diseases, insect pests and the best place to plant trees. A docent will tell visitors about the historical Santa Anita depot on tours offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Bertha, the former manager at Larchmont Hardware, is Koontz Housewares buyer. Come see the wonderful new items she has in stock. • A new line called “Goodby Detergent” made from recycled materials. There’s the “gentle Spaghetti Scrubber” made from peach pits. It is good for scrubbing most anything, especially items that are prone to dull or scratch with a tool that is too abrasive. The “coarse” scrubber is made from corn cobs. It is great for scrubbing metal and things like sinks and kettles. A “Heavy Duty” scrubber is made from natural alumina and is good for scrubbing concrete and brick. A stainless and granite scrubber is made from recycled plastics. How cool is that! • Another line called “Full Circle” is fully biodegradeable, made from bamboo and recycled materials. It includes items such as the “squeeze” dish sponge, the “grip” pot scrubber, the “ring” grip vegetable brush, the “slice” cleaning mitt with loofah on 1 side and absorbent bamboo on the other. Larchmont customers be sure to say “Hello.”
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Fido is more likely to come when called when you learn training tips at dog obedience classes offered through the Pasadena Humane Society. Classes begin on Mon., March 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. Register at www.pasadenahumane.com. Certified instructor Candyce Columbus will take students on a 10- to 15-minute stroll through the garden prior to an hour-long traditional Indian hatha yoga class. Evening classes are Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Morning classes are Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Going green Discover the latest handson activities, ready-to-use lesson ideas and useful resources easily incorporated into everyday life at the L.A. Environmental Education Fair. The event on Sat., March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes workshops, music, crafts, storytelling and environmental challenges. Guests can also pick up a free pine seedling. Learn how to grow fruits and vegetables organically, save money at the grocery store and contribute to the healthy lifestyle of your family on Sat., March 9, 12 to 4 p.m. For youngsters Children of all ages and their families can explore the Arboretum on a “Great Bug Hunt” on Sat., March 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. Nature, teamwork, exploration and imagination are just a few things kids ages five to 10 will find at Spring Nature Camp during two week-long sessions beginning Mondays, March 25 and April 1. Campers will examine plants and bugs with magnifying glasses as well as paint, draw and sculpt crafts of the environment. Times are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.arboretum.org call 626-821-4623.
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Train your dog, add to your rock collection, take a yoga class and get gardening tips at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden at 301 N. Baldwin in Arcadia. The Monrovia Rock Hounds Gem and Mineral Show showcasing gems, minerals, fossils, geodes and jewelry is on Sat., March 2 and Sun., March 3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plant pathologist and certified arborist Dr. Jerrold Tur-
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