Lake Co. pets and wildlife
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 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.
Green Information Technology: Noon-2 p.m. Friday, April 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn effective ways for a business to start going green. A free lunch will be served. Registration is limited to Ela Area Public Library cardholders and Chamber members. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
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.
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.
Egg Hunt and Earth Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The Long Grove Park District's Spring Egg Hunt and Earth Day Celebration will feature an egg hunt for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. (bring a basket); nature safari for ages 6 and up at 11 a.m.; Dennis "Swiftdeer" Paige will present "Springtime with the Frogs" from 1-3 p.m.; live bird demo from 1-4 p.m.; and more. For information, call (847) 438-4743.
April 19
Earth Day Celebration: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Features "A Tribute to Trees" from noon to 1:30 p.m., at which participants will receive an evergreen tree sapling to take home; community booths, green art displays, garden clubs, giveaways, organic refreshments compliments of Trader Joe's, the Field Museum's Renewable Energy Vehicle and a Community Pledge Tree from 1-3 p.m.; and a Green Concert and Picnic with musician Jack Kaufman from 3-4:30 p.m. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
April 20
Clean Air Bus: 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Explore the Clean Air club bus, a mobile museum to teach kids to be environmentally conscious. Free, no registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
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 22
Give Back to the Earth: 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, Old School Forest Preserve, St. Mary's Road, south of Route 176, and north of Route 60, Libertyville. Sponsored by the Lake County Audubon Society, the event will start with a nature/bird walk, followed by coffee and rolls, then participants will help to remove some of the garlic mustard that is an invasive element on many Lake County properties. For details, call Chris Geiselhart, (847) 362-5134.
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 2
Fundraiser dinner: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Wauconda High School, 555 North Main St., Wauconda. Fundraiser to help a local rescue center for dogs. The event, held in the cafeteria, will be $15 for adults, $8 for children under 8. All proceeds will go to the Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue Center, fortunatelabrescue.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 16
Plant Sale: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 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. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and assist in selecting plant material. For information, e-mail bggardenclub@comcast.net.
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
Reuse-A-Shoe: Through Monday, April 27, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Residents can drop off their worn-out athletic shoes during library hours to be recycled into playgrounds and sports surfaces. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
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.