FLUTE-MAKING WORKSHOP: Antonio Flores, East Bay Regional Parks docent, returns to lead another workshop on the Native Californian tradition of making flutes from elderberry wood — and to teach people how to make and play the flutes. All materials are supplied; please bring sharpened pocketknives. All ages are invited; adults must supervise their young children. No reservations needed. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 28, 146 Environmental Horticulture, Old Davis Road just east of Mrak Hall Drive.

FIRST PLANT SALE OF THE YEAR: It is the Member Preview sale, and, if you are not a member, you are invited to join at the gate. With music, refreshments and children’s activities. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. March 13, Arboretum Teaching Nursery, Garrod Drive, south of La Rue Road. (See below for information on a March 7 nursery tour.)

OTHER EVENTS

Folk Music Jams — Play or listen. Noon today (Feb. 5) and Feb. 19. Wyatt Deck.

Tour — Birds that Winter in the Arboretum. This program features a slide show and (weather permitting) a birdwatching stroll through the arboretum. 11 a.m. Feb. 6, arboretum headquarters, La Rue Road just west if California Avenue.

Tour — Beauty in the Dead of Winter, with hot cider and popcorn. 11 a.m. Feb. 13, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center.

Tour — Acacia Encounters. 11 a.m. Feb. 20, Putah Creek Lodge, on the south side of the arboretum waterway, west of California Avenue.

Tour — Spring Preview in the Nursery. 2 p.m. March 7, Arboretum Teaching Nursery, Garrod Drive, south of La Rue Road.

Tour — Signs of Spring. 2 p.m. March 14, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center.

All events are free and open to the public. More information: (530) 752-4880 or arboretum.ucdavis.edu (for directions, click on “Plan Your Visit”).