Plant sale to be held at San Juan College

A winter plant sale will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at the San Juan College Greenhouse, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington.

The sale will feature tropical foliage, house plants, ornamental plants and varieties of New Mexico chiles. Proceeds will support San Juan College Horticulture Club activities.

For more information, call (505) 566-3174.

Agency discourages giving exotic pets as gifts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials urge residents not to give illegal exotic pets as presents.

Exotic pets include animals such as snakes, frogs, non-native mammals, fish, reptiles and birds. Some of these animals are difficult to keep, can be dangerous to human health and pose threats to Colorado’s native wildlife and habitats. Specific regulations in Colorado govern the types of animals the public can own.

For a list of rules and regulations, visit wildlife.state.co.us/RulesRegs/Regulations/Pages/Regulations.aspx.

Botanical society to host its docent orientation

The Durango Botanical Society will host its annual Docent Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.

This presentation will provide an overview of docents and their work. Applications are being accepted for the 2014 class. Docents lead tours of Durango Public Library’s Demonstration Garden. They also assist with botanical society workshops, programs and events.

People with an interest or experience in gardening are encouraged to apply. Training and materials are free. Class dates will be Feb. 24 and 25 and March 15.

For more information or to receive an application, call Melanie Palmer at 769-3091, visit durangobotanicalsociety.com and click on “volunteer” or email dbs81301@gmail.com.

Herald Staff