Junior and Senior Naturalists Program Sep 24, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, Sep 24, Oct 29, Dec 3, Hike, make arts and crafts, play games, enjoy snacks. Ages 6-12. $40- $45 three sessions. Register online only. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.
Make and Take Sep 24, 9am-5pm, Stop by anytime during the day for a craft and books on apples. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
SCIENCE
Star Parties Sep 16, 23, 8-10pm, Popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206- 8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.
NATURE Birding the Netherlands Sep 15, 7-8pm, Presented by Tracy Evans, Springfield Audubon Society Board of Directors. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.
Fall Volunteer Naturalist Workshop Sep 15, 9am-3pm, Hikes, programs to familiarize you with history, trails, flora and fauna, tips to lead hikes. Lunch. Register 529- 1111 or [email protected]. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Leaf Identification & Collection Hikes Sep 17, 24, 10am-12pm, Register for one of two free Saturday guided hikes around the garden grounds with approximately 50 trees. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 753-6228.
Leaf Identification Hikes Sep 18, 25, 2pm, Here’s help for students with their leaf collections. $4. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
National Show Horse Finals Sep 22-24, 9am-10pm, Artisans Building Coliseum. Free. 937- 962-4336. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Water Gardening Sep 22, 6:30pm, ‘New & Creative Ideas for Pond Design’ Bauer Falls LLC, St. Louis. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable Lawns & Landscapes Workshop Sep 24, 9am-12pm, Proper plant selection and maintenance techniques without water, gas or chemical overuse taught by landscape designer Cathy Bilow. Workforce Center 1443/1144. $24. Register online or 786-2434 by Sept. 21. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Sustainable Springfield Meeting Sep 21, 6:30-8pm, Decatur Is Growing Gardens and West Bloomington Revitalization project. Free and open to public. SustainableSpringfield.org. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
ABATE Chapter Meeting Sep 15, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
Brown Bag Series Sep 23, 12pm, ‘Prehistoric Cave Paintings in Southern France,’ Ann Hamilton. Michael Victor II Art Library. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Citizens Club of Springfield