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.

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.

Stillman Nature Center: Volunteers are being sought to help in a variety of areas including, landscape maintenance, birds of prey and more. (847) 428-6957 or stillnc@wildblue.net.

Four Paws calendars: Four Paws Animal Foundation is now selling 2009 calendars for $12.50, which depict some of the organization's rescues as well as family pets as a fundraiser to help support their adoption and rescue efforts. Order forms for the calendars can be obtained at Banbury Fair and Heartland Animal Hospital, both in Bartlett; Hanover Park Animal Care Center; and Health Emporium in Streamwood. Forms can also be downloaded from www.fourpawsfoundation.petfinder.com.

Nov. 21

Time Travelers Theatre Ensemble: 6-8 p.m. Fridays Nov. 21, Jan. 9, Feb. 20, March 6, April 3 and May 1, Schaumburg Tennis Plus, 1416 N. Payne Road, Schaumburg. Theatre ensemble performs monthly comedy in the form of scripted and improvisational skits, songs and games with audience participation. Call (847) 490-7020 or visit parkfun.com for information.

Nov. 22

Adopt-A-Pet photos, bake sale, boutique: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Wiggly Tails Doggie Daycare, 1915 Holste Rd, Northbrook. Bring your pets and kids to help a great cause! Holiday photos, $10; fresh baked goods people and dogs. Benefits homeless animals. (847) 870-8999 or adoptapet-il.org

Nov. 23

Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards prairie restoration workdays: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 23, Shoe Factory Woods parking lot, entrance on west side of Route 59 between Golf and Shoe Factory roads, Hoffman Estates. No experience needed, come when you can. Fall activities include seed collection and brush control. (847) 836-7443, or poplarcreekprairiestewards.org.

Nov. 25

A Stinging Business: 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Victory Centre resident Ted Sirek talks about his 20-year hobby of beekeeping and honey making. Free, open to the public, reservations encouraged. (630) 213-0100.

Nov. 29

Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards prairie restoration workdays: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 29, Shoe Factory Woods parking lot, entrance on west side of Route 59 between Golf and Shoe Factory roads, Hoffman Estates. No experience needed, come when you can. Fall activities include seed collection and brush control. (847) 836-7443, or poplarcreekprairiestewards.org.

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. 3

Reseda Garden Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Program: "Enhancing Your Holiday Arrangements" by Kinsch's floral designer. (847) 358-5825.

Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at a member's home. Annual Christmas party buffet, discussion of decorating ideas for the holidays, floral demonstration. Bring a grab bag gift and dish to share. Arena (847) 438-3981.

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.

Dec. 7

Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards prairie restoration workdays: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 7, Shoe Factory Woods parking lot, entrance on west side of Route 59 between Golf and Shoe Factory roads, Hoffman Estates. No experience needed, come when you can. Fall activities include seed collection and brush control. (847) 836-7443, or poplarcreekprairiestewards.org.

Dec. 10

South Barrington Garden Club holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Seville Banquets, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. Sylvia's Florist will present the program. $35. Lisa, (847) 277-9112.

Dec. 13

Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards prairie restoration workdays: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 13, Shoe Factory Woods parking lot, entrance on west side of Route 59 between Golf and Shoe Factory roads, Hoffman Estates. No experience needed, come when you can. Fall activities include seed collection and brush control. (847) 836-7443, or poplarcreekprairiestewards.org.

Dec. 21

Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards prairie restoration workdays: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday Dec. 21, Shoe Factory Woods parking lot, entrance on west side of Route 59 between Golf and Shoe Factory roads, Hoffman Estates. No experience needed, come when you can. Fall activities include seed collection and brush control. (847) 836-7443, or poplarcreekprairiestewards.org.

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.

Jan. 7

Agility classes for beginners: 7 p.m. Jan. 7 Agility Junkies, Lake Barrington. agilityjunkies.com or (847) 381-2222.