Animals, plants and nature
Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Nov. 3
Lake County Audubon Society: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, second floor meeting room of Libertyville Village Hall, 118 West Cook St. Tim Snyder will discuss birds in the Brookfield Zoo Conservation Program. For information, call Chris Geiselhart, at (847) 362-5134, or visit lakecountyaudubon.org.
Nov. 4
Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. The meeting's events will include the program "Alternatives to Invasive Plants." Visitors are welcome. For information, call Jim at (847) 819-3490.
Dog Training classes: Tricks and Treats class starts at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4. Basic Obedience class starts at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5; River Trails Park District, Mount Prospect. For details, visit rtpd.org or call (847) 255-1200.
Nov. 7
South Barrington holiday decoration and wreath sale: Order deadline is Friday, Nov. 7; pickup from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 22, at the South Barrington Community Center. Download forms at sbpd.net or e-mail Paula at treblig13@aol.com for information.
Nov. 9
Fox Valley Dog Training Club: 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 57th annual Obedience Trial and second annual Rally Trial. Spectators are welcome to watch many breeds of dogs compete. Judging will conclude between 2 and 3 p.m. For details, visit fvdtc.org.
Nov. 10
Gardeners of Central Lake County: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at Evangelical Free Church on the southeast corner of Garfield and Austin avenues in Libertyville. Annual pie social and our year in photos will be the program. The public is invited. For information, call Susan at (847) 816-8007.
Nov. 11
Lake County Sierra Club: 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Vernon Area Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. "How Will Illinois Fare in a Warming World?" will be presented by Dr. Jim Angel, state climatologist for Illinois. For information, call Larry Marvet at (847) 537-2083.
Nov. 12
Let's Talk Turkey: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kindergartners through third-graders can learn facts about turkeys, listen to a few stories, and make a turkey of their own. Registration required; call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.
Nov. 13
Wild Turkey Discussion: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at a home just north of Libertyville. Liberty Prairie Conservancy will host a discussion of "Illumination in the Flatwoods: A Season with the Wild Turkey" by Joe Hutto, about a wildlife artist's six-month stay a brood of young turkeys in Florida. Registration is required. Snacks will be served. Admission is $15 ($10 for Conservancy members). Register online at libertyprairie.org or call (847) 548-5989, ext. 33.
Nov. 15
Adventures in Nature-Who's Been Here?: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Citizens for Conservation office, 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Explore the Savanna and look for clues to see who has been there by what was left behind. (847) 382-7283.
Golden Paw Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Radisson Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Gala to benefit the animals at Heartland Animal Shelter. Includes a silent auction, food stations, Champagne toast and activities for well-behaved dogs. Tickets will be $75 per person and $25 per dog prior to the event and $100 per person and $50 per dog at the door. For reservations, visit heartlandanimalshelter.net or call (847) 636-8461.
Nov. 30
Yule Log open house: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 30, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Susan Allman will show you how to make this festive seasonal decoration out of natural materials. Kids are welcome but no scout groups please. Advance registration required. Members, free; $2 nonmembers. Call (847) 428-6957.
Dec. 6
Adventures in Nature-holiday crafts: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday Dec. 6, Citizens for Conservation office, 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Children can make a variety of present for family members. (847) 382-7283.
Jan. 1
New Year's Day walk: 10 a.m. Jan. 1, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Walk along Stillman's trails and view nature. Over age 10. (847) 428-6957.
Ongoing
Citizens for Conservation seed collection: Thursdays and Saturdays 9 -11 a.m.; and Sundays 3:30-5 p.m., 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help collect seeds from a wide variety of native plants. (847) 382-7283.