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Beyond Straw Bales - The Institute for Extended Learning is offering this class on building or remodeling a green home. Sessions are from 6-9 p.m. the first three Wednesdays in April. Registration is required. Wednesday. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $129 per person or $179 per couple. (509) 533-4717.

Spring Market - Downtown Spokane - Held Thursdays, through May 3. Fresh baked goods, flowers, pasta, wooden crafts, fresh eggs and more farm fresh goods. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Building lobby, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 232-1950.

Washington Log Home and Timber Frame Expo - April 13-15. Friday, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 13-15. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (250) 554-0057.

Spring Art and Craft Event - Fine art, music and gourmet food. April 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and April 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 4521 N. Arden Road. (509) 922-0698.

Vote for Your Favorite Tree - Mobius Kids will be hosting voting for one of two trees, with the winner to be planted at Riverfront Park the Friday before Earth Day. Every member or paid visitor to Mobius Kids during the month of April will be eligible to vote for the tree. The ballots will be available at the front desk for children 12 and under. The two trees that have been approved for the site at Riverfront Park are the Kentucky Coffee Tree and the Hackberry. Runs through April 20. Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $$5.75/general, $4.75/military and seniors, free/age 12 months and younger. (509) 624-KIDS.

3C's Garden Club - The group will discuss favorite ground covers. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Annual membership is $12. (208) 664-4192.

Gardening Pests and Diseases - The Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on managing insect pests and diseases. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Town and Country Iris Society - Learn about bearded and nonbearded iris. April's program is "Weed Control in Iris Beds and Gardens." The group meets the first Friday of each month. Friday, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E Main Ave. (509) 671-1540.

Chipping and Compost Day - Spokane County residents may bring their natural yard debris for free chipping and disposal. Material not allowed includes branches over five inches in diameter, stumps, root balls, soil, lumber and trash. There will also be seminars on home composting and information on composting. April 14. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fire District 4 Station 49, Highway 395 and Monroe Road. (509) 625-6800.

Community Garden clean-up - New and experienced gardeners are welcome to help clean up the community garden and sign up to get a garden plot for the coming growing season. April 14. 10 a.m.-noon, near the Transitional Living Center, 3128 N. Hemlock. (509) 328-2523.

Deer Proofing Your Garden - The Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on how to protect your garden from deer. April 18. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Earth Day Tree Planting - The tree which received the most kid votes at Mobius Kids is announced. Jeff Perry, arborist for Spokane's Urban Forest Program, will talk about trees and how they benefit Spokane. A walk to Riverfront Park follows to plant the winning tree. Cookies will be provided. April 20. 2 p.m., Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/military and seniors, free/age 12 months and younger. (509) 624-KIDS.

Wag'N Tails Animal Drive - The drive is to benefit the shelters for homeless pets in Spokane County. Individuals are welcome to give money donations, volunteer at the shelters, or donate items from the shelter's supply wish list (located at each drop-off location). Drop-off locations include: Washington Trust Bank, 2415 E. 29th St.; The General Feed Store, 2424 N. Division; Aslin Finch Feed and Pet, 14705 E. Sprague; Pet Vet, 510 S. Sullivan Road; John L. Scott South East, 1338 N. Liberty Lake Road. Runs through Sunday. (509) 924-4200.

Fiber to Fashion Demonstration - The event includes shearing sheep, alpacas and angora goats and will feature local crafters spinning the freshly sheared fiber into various projects. Products will be available for purchase. April 14, noon-4 p.m., 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Free. (509) 229-3414.

Owl Hoot Shows - The HOOT program from the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center presents a fun-filled program on owls, their adaptations and other amazing facts. Shows at 1, 1:45 and 2:30 p.m. Call to register. April 14. Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave. $5 nonmembers, $3 members. (509) 624-KIDS.