SPECIAL

"THINK GLOBAL, EAT LOCAL!" a hands-on workshop on the art of backyard organic vegetable gardening, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road; $15; registration: 988-0461.

MANOA HERITAGE CENTER "MUSEUM DAY," with free guided tour of native plant garden and ancient heiau, 2:30 p.m., Sept. 27, at the center, 2859 Manoa Road; free pass available in Smithsonian magazine; directions, required reservations, information: 988-1287.

"BE AN ANGEL WITH PLANTS," free hourlong program on growing plants and flowers, suitable for all ages, featuring Angel Ramos, noted Hawaiian National Treasure, gardener, and botanist for the former Kahuku Sugar Mill, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935.

ONGOING

FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN is seeking volunteers to help maintain the new butterfly garden, including ongoing deadheading, replanting and general maintenance; 373-4200.