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.
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.
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.
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.
Plant Sale: Order forms are due by Thursday, April 14, for pickup at the sale, held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive Buffalo Grove. The sale will feature a variety of annual bedding plants, perennials, baskets, planters, accent plants, savory herbs, grasses and popular varieties of tomato plants. The order form is at bgparkdistrict.org/in_gardenclub.htm. There will be a cash-and-carry sale as well as pickup for items ordered in advance. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and assist in selecting plant material. For information, e-mail bggardenclub@comcast.net.
Eco-Friendly Home Tips: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discover the latest applications and design trends for an eco-friendly home from local interior design expert and fashion editor Susan Pantaleo. Free; registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
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.
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.
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.
Pond construction: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Wyld Creek, 601 South U.S. Highway 12, Fox Lake. Wyld Creek Inc. will host a free, hands-on class on pond construction for the do it yourselfer, covering proper placement, material, excavation, rock selection, lighting, and water fall building techniques, plants and fish. Participants can bring a bagged lunch and a lawn chair for breaks. For details, call (847) 476-3811.
Annual Pet Expo: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Information about dogs, cats, and more exotic animals. Visit actual pets from Save-A-Pet, Collie Rescue and other local animal organizations. Drop-in event for all ages. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
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.