OX BOW

* Build an Adirondack chair using recycled downhill skis. All materials and instruction provided. $40 per person, register by calling 535-6458. Space is limited. The class will take place at 8 a.m. Dec. 5.

* Anyone age 12 and older is invited to learn the basics of whittling in Whittling 101. All supplies will be provided. At 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Ox Bow Haus Shelter. Pre-register and pay $5 by Friday.

Ox Bow Park is at 23033 C.R. 45, Dunlap.

ELKHART ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

* Learn how to get started with worm composting and take home your own compost bin at a seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Call to register.

* Katherine Dick from Ray of Light will discuss dreams and healthy sleep from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Call 295-5070 for more information or to register. The center is at 1717 E. Lusher Ave.

ST. PATRICK's COUNTY PARK: Three-and 4-year-olds are welcome to learn about deer at a Nature Munchkins event from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 19. Registration required by Monday. $5 per adult/child pair. To register for park events call 654-3155. St. Patrick's County Park is at 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend.

FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND NATURE PRESERVE

For more information or registration contact Fernwood at (269) 695-6491 or visit www.fernwood botanical.org. The garden is at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles.