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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

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.

Antioch Garden Club plant sale: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Williams Park Pavillion, directly behind the Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. All plants are donated from members' gardens and local nurseries. Proceeds support the club's community gardens and horticultural philanthropies at local schools. For information, call Cindy, at (847) 395-8902.

Gardeners of Central Lake County Plant Sale: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Libertyville Civic Center loading dock, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. The sale will offer mature perennials, herbs and ground covers dug from local gardens. For information, call Tony, at (847) 816-7602.

Organic Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Station Square at Prairie Crossing, 977 Harris Road, Grayslake. Several varieties of organically raised vegetables and herbs will be offered. Planned activities include crafts and activities for children and free presentations associated with organic gardening. Food and other products will be available for purchase. For information. call (847) 548-4062, ext. 11, or e-mail droth@prairiecrossing.com.

May 11

Gardeners of Central Lake County: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, Evangelical Free Church, 431 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville. The Gardeners of Central Lake County will host "Latin is Dead and It's Killing Me," intended to take the fear out of Latin botanical names. The public is invited at no charge. For information, call Susan, at (847) 816-8007.

May 14

Read To Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up to read to Calvin and Gracie, two certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the 15-minute session. Sign up in person at the Ask Here desk on the first floor. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

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.

Plant and Garage Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 502 South Garfield Ave., Libertyville. The Home and Garden Club of Libertyville and Mundelein will have its annual plant and garage sale. The plants for sale include perennials, ferns, native plants, ground covers and more from members' gardens. For information, call Yung at (847) 680-1779.

May 19

Nurturing Your Gardening Spirit: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Learn how to develop a healthier body by creating a more environmentally-friendly garden. There is no charge, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

May 20

Cultivated Orchids: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Ray Wiggers describes the most reliable orchid selections and provides time-tested tips. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

May 21

Lincolnshire Garden Club: 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21, Enzo and Lucia Restaurante located at 343 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The Lincolnshire Garden Club will hold its annual spring luncheon and program. Chris Wagner of Red Oaks in Long Grove will demonstrate her silk flower creations. The cost for lunch and program is $28. Attendance is limited. For information, call Jan Stefans, at (847) 945-6575.

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.