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At Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. 5888 Jacks Creek Rd., Lexington. (859) 272-6105. www.lfucg.com/parks/raven.asp.

■ Fossils of the Bluegrass. 2 p.m. Nov. 9.

■ Little Explorers Nature Walk. 1 p.m. Nov. 23. Registration required. For ages 3-7.

Blue Grass Hemerocallis Society meeting. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch, 1737 Russell Cave Rd. Don Eller of Eller's Sunshine Garden in Leesburg, Ga., will speak. (502) 857-8600.

Quilters Guild of the Bluegrass meeting. 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Southside Church of Christ, 1533 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington. (859) 296-1186.

Make a Scarf. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 18 and 25. Lexington Public Library, Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Dr., Lexington. Free. (859) 231-5580.

Audubon Society lecture series. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Lexington Public Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington. Free. (859) 537-0739.

Backpackers Magazine Get Out More Tour. 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Phillip Galls Outdoor & Ski, 1555 E. New Circle Rd., Lexington. (859) 266-0469.

At the Arboretum. 500 Alumni Dr., Lexington. (859) 257-9339. Advance registration required unless noted. www.ca.uky.edu/Arboretum.

■ Environmental Tree Extravaganza registration. Through Nov. 25. Register to decorate an evergreen using environmentally and bird-friendly decorations. Call or e-mail rburnes@uky.edu for a registration form.

■ Little Sprouts: Treats for the Tweets (pre-kindergarten). 10-11 a.m. Nov. 12. $1.

■ The Edible Garden: Reflections on a Year of Gardening. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Free; donations accepted.

■ Home-made Holiday Gifts: Forced Bulbs. 10-11 a.m. Nov. 13. Learn to coax bulbs to grow when you want them to. $27 for Friends of the Arboretum; $30 others; includes bulbs, containers and soilless mix.

■ Little Sprouts: Getting Ready for Winter (pre-kindergarten). 10-11 a.m. Nov. 19. $1.

■ Little Sprouts: Nature Ornaments (all ages). 10-11 a.m. Nov. 26. $1.

At Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Clermont. Advance registration required unless noted. (502) 955-8512. www.bernheim.org.

■ Bernheim at Night: Full "Frost" Moon Night Hike. 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 12. $7 members, $10 others.

■ Natural Areas Weed Police. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 13. Free.

■ Forgotten Treasures: 19th and Early 20th Century Nature Study Books. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 22. Free. Advance registration not required

Audubon Bird Walk. 8 a.m. Nov. 15. Spindletop Farm, 3250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington. Free. (502) 867-1118. http://audubonsocietyofky.home.insightbb.com.

Homemakers Bazaar. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15. Montgomery County Health & Civic Center, 106 E. Locust St., Mount Sterling. Homemade crafts, baked goods, raffles, door prizes, breakfast, lunch and pictures with Santa. Free.

At McConnell Springs. 416 Rebmann Lane, Lexington. (859) 225-4073.

■ Sweet Potato Carving Workshop. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Free. 12 and up.

■ Little Explorers Nature Walk. 1 p.m. Nov. 15. Free.

■ Weekend Workout. 10 a.m. Nov. 22. Volunteers will help with weed pulling, garden upkeep, trail maintenance and more.

West Jessamine High Band Craft Fair. 9 a.m. Nov. 15. West Jessamine High School, 2101 Wilmore Road, Nicholasville. Free. (859) 333-4621.

Plant Pioneers of Kentucky Speakers Series. The Arboretum on Alumni Drive, Lexington. $7 for Friends of the Arboretum, $8 for others. Call (859) 257-9339 to pre-register.

■ E. Lucy Braun: Pioneer Forest Ecologist. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 21.

Heritage Makers Digital Storybooking Workshop. 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. 1101 Pepperhill Circle, Lexington. Registration required. E-mail turtleann@insightbb.com or call (859) 269-3443. www.myelementofstory.com.