Paella is a traditional dish of Spain. Its home is Valencia, but variations exist in the different Spanish provinces. A colorful mixture of saffron-flavored rice and various meats, paella's name comes from the paellera, the flat, round pan in which it is cooked. Join us as Chef Kim shows you the ins and outs of […]

7 Step Caning: This is the third in a series of 3 stand-alone classes on the traditional art of seat weaving. If you have always wanted to replace the broken seat in your antique caned chair but couldn’t find a professional who still knows how to do this type of hand-woven or lace caning, this […]

Join birder Gordon Reynolds to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound on a guided hike (ages 12+). 8-11am, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $6 vehicle fee, rsvp: www.jugbay.org.

Help pick up litter in the park (ages 8+); use the Clean Swell app to help track of the trash. 9-11am, Jug Bay Patuxent Wetland Park, Lothian, rsvp: www.jugbay.org.

Celebrate the Year of the Woman with healthy food, wellness support and healing at this part-wellness conference, part-retreat hosted by Rasa Juice Shop; includes breakout sessions of yoga and meditation classes, wellness experts panel, healing happy hour and optional overnight in the hotel; benefits YWCA Weinberg Residence. 9am-5pm, The Westin Annapolis, $195, rsvp: www.wholehealthdesigns.com.

Walk with the ranger and learn how to introduce nature to babies and toddlers; dress to get wet and dirty. 9:30am, Beverly Triton Beach Park, Edgewater, free, rsvp: http://tinyurl.com/jha2gtu.

Enjoy a story, meet a live animal and make a craft (ages 2-10). 10-11am, Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro, $4 w/discounts, rsvp: www.pgparks.com.

Join Rebecca Suerdieck for a hands-on workshop on cooking over a fire; choose from two dates. (Also March 29). SaSu 10am-4pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $119, rsvp: www.historiclondontown.org/events

Get expert advice. 11am-noon, Twin Beaches Library, Chesapeake Beach: 410-257-2411.