Saving native plants and habitats takes keeping a sharp eye on myriad plans while navigating tricky political shoals and currents. Lech Naumovich, Conservation Analyst for the East Bay chapter of the California Native Plant Society, speaks on adventures in saving California’s native flora, 7 pm Mon., Nov. 2, at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin (at Masonic). Free, all welcome. Information at www.fivecreeks.org, f5creeks@aol.com, or 510 848 9358.