Lake Co. pets and wildlife calendar

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

April 4

Wind Power and Wildlife: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Keith Shank, endangered species consultant with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will discuss how wind turbines affect birds, bats and other wildlife. Geared toward adults; ages 13 and up are also welcome. Reservations are required; call (815) 344-1294 or e-mail dnr.volobog@illinois.gov. Limited drop-ins may be welcome as space allows.

April 5

L.E.A.R.N. anniversary: Noon Sunday, April 5, Country Squire, 19133 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The Labrador retriever rescue organization will celebrate its 10th year. $35 per person or $240 for a table of eight.

Land Conservancy of Lake County: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Land Conservancy of Lake County's annual meeting will include a program on hawks, including slides, by Vic Berardi.

April 6

Antioch Garden Club: 7 p.m. Monday April 6, United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Floral designers from Antioch Floral will demonstrate the creation of six spring flower arrangements. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For information, visit antiochgardenclub.org or call Carolyn, at (847) 395-5750.

April 7

Native Wildflower Classes: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 14 and 21, University of Illinois Extension office, at 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Sharon Yiesla, Horticulturist for University of Illinois Extension in Lake County, will present "Early Season Native Wildflowers" on April 7, "Mid-Season Native Wildflowers" on April 14 and "Late Season Native Wildflowers" on April 21. Advanced registration is required. The fee for each class is $7 and should be paid in advance. To register, call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.

Lake County Audubon Society: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Libertyville Village Hall, 118 West Cook St., Libertyville. Monthly program of the Lake County Audubon Society. The topic will be "Decline of Wetland-dependent Birds in the Chicago Region," by Brad Semel. For information, visit lakecountyaudubon.org.

Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Saint Matthew's Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Bob and Kathy Adrini will present the program "A Walk Around The Lake," featuring an on-screen walk around Nelson's Lake during spring bird migration. Guests welcome. For information, call (847) 819-3490.

April 9

Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Students in grades 1-5 can sign up in person at the "Ask Here" desk for a 15-minute one-on-one session reading to a certified therapy dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

April 11

Of Bogs and Books: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "On the Wild Edge - In Search of a Wild Life" by David Petersen. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. For information, call (815) 344-1294.

April 14

Native Wildflower Classes: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 and 21, University of Illinois Extension office, at 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Sharon Yiesla, Horticulturist for University of Illinois Extension in Lake County, will present "Mid-Season Native Wildflowers" on April 14 and "Late Season Native Wildflowers" on April 21. Advanced registration is required. The fee for each class is $7 and should be paid in advance. To register, call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.

April 16

Lincolnshire Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, Vernon Hills Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A short video on the Schreiners Iris Garden in Salem, Ore., will be shown. Refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10 a.m. and a program at 10:30 a.m. Marge McCannon will share her knowledge on irises. For information, call Jan Stefans, at (847) 945-6575.

April 17

Astronomy Nights: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, April 17 and May 15, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. A 7:30 p.m. business meeting is followed by an indoor presentation at 8:30 p.m. and viewing if skies are clear about 9:30 p.m. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.

April 18

Nippersink Garden Club: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at a member's home in Spring Grove. The first meeting of the club. Membership is open to anyone interested; membership is free, but donations are always appreciated. in Spring Grove, Illinois. Bring a brunch-type dish to pass. Refreshments will be served. Door prizes will be given away. For details and directions, visit nippersinkgardenclub.org or call Jan, at (815) 675-6760.

April 21

Native Wildflower Class: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, University of Illinois Extension office, at 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Sharon Yiesla, Horticulturist for University of Illinois Extension in Lake County, will present "Late Season Native Wildflowers." Advanced registration is required. The fee is $7 and should be paid in advance. To register, call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.

April 26

Spay/neuter clinic for homeless cats: Sunday, April 26 and May 31. Spay and Stay, a Lake County humane organization, will hold a spay and neuter clinic for homeless feral and stray cats on Sunday, March 1. For details and to register for the spay day, call (847) 289-4557, or e-mail info@spayandstay.org. For information about Spay and Stay, visit spayandstay.org.

May 4

Lake County Audubon Society: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, Libertyville Village Hall, 118 West Cook St., Libertyville. Monthly program of the Lake County Audubon Society. The topic will be "Dragonflies in Lake County," by Craig Stettner. For information, visit lakecountyaudubon.org.

May 9

Of Bogs and Books: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere With Migratory Birds" by Scott Weidensaul. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. For information, call (815) 344-1294.

May 15

Astronomy Night: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. A 7:30 p.m. business meeting is followed by an indoor presentation at 8:30 p.m. and viewing if skies are clear about 9:30 p.m. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.

May 31

Spay/neuter clinic for homeless cats: Sunday, May 31. Spay and Stay, a Lake County humane organization, will hold a spay and neuter clinic for homeless feral and stray cats on Sunday, March 1. For details and to register for the spay day, call (847) 289-4557, or e-mail info@spayandstay.org. For information about Spay and Stay, visit spayandstay.org.

Ongoing

Pooch Pantry: 12:30-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, B.C. Dog Training, 920 Turret Court, Mundelein. B.C. Dog Training and B.A.R.K are collecting dry dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food, biscuits and any pet treats to help families in need feed their pets. Gift cards from are pet supply stores will also be accepted (no cash or check donations). For information or to suggest a family in need, call (847) 566-1960 or e-mail dobes8@aol.com. The Pooch Pantry will be open for families in need from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at B.C. Dog Training.

Puppy Playtime: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Doggy Day Camp, Inc., 21212 W. Commercial Drive, Mundelein. Puppies 10 weeks to 6 months of age with proof of vaccinations can play with other puppies for free in a safe, off-leash environment. Puppies must be in good health and free from any contagious diseases within the past 30 days. Advance registration is required. For information, call (847) 970-6777 or visit DoggyDayCampInc.com.

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.