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.
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.
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. 1
Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards prairie restoration workdays: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 1, 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. 2
Illinois Doberman Rescue Football fundraiser: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Crossroads Tavern and Eatery, on Irving Park Road, in Wood Dale. $15 per person, registration required. Send checks payable to Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus and mail to: Susan Lakics, 985 W. Pine Ave., Roselle, IL 60172. ildobermanrescue.com.
Nov. 4
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. 6
Holy Family Trim the Home floral show, housewalk: Thursday, Nov. 6: Boutique shopping begins at 4 p.m., with vendors displaying Christmas decorating and gift items. The floral show begins 7 p.m. Watch local florists create floral arrangements, $20. A dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. for $12. Nov. 7: Holiday housewalk held from 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., $30. Tour decorated homes in the Inverness area. Lunch and evening wine and cheese hosted by Honquest Fine Furnishings included. For a $40 ticket price, you can received admission to the floral show and house walk. For information, call (847) 846-7683 or (847) 382-1700.
Nov. 12
Winter Garden Containers: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12; Rolling Meadows Park District Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Peggy Garvin will assist members and guests on how to make a Winter floral arrangement. Supplies, including containers, winter evergreens, pine cones, holly berries and twigs included. Fee: $15. Call (847) 818-3200, ext. 230.
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.
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. 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.