Lake Co. pets and nature
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.
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.
Annual/Perennial Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the northeast corner of Northgate and Dundee Roads, Wheeling. For information, call Helen, at (847) 537-9279.
Spring Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 16, in the parking lot across from the Village Hall at Center and Seymour in downtown Grayslake. The Grayslake Greenery Garden Club will hold their Spring Plant Sale. A variety of homegrown perennials will be sold. Proceeds from the sale help support the club's civic projects and scholarships. For information, visit grayslakegreenerygardenclub.org or call Nancy, at (847) 223-8485.
Gardners of the North Shore plant sale: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 620 Carriage Way, Deerfield. A wide selection of locally grown perennials and more. For more information, call Sam Solomon, at (847) 317-1825.
May 17
Annual Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday May 18, Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club will hold their annual plant sale. The sale includes perennial and native plants from members' gardens. Heirloom tomato plants and an assortment of herbs will also be offered on a first-come basis. For reservations and information, call Penny, at (847) 540-8212.
May 18
Plant Clinic: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 18, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Master gardeners will answer questions about gardening and identify disease, insect and weed problems. Plant samples should be fresh and enclosed in a plastic bag or container. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Grayslake Greenery Garden Club: 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The club will hold their monthly meeting. The program will be "The Japanese Garden - Paradise on Earth." For information, visit grayslakegreenerygardenclub.org or call Nancy, at (847) 223-8485.
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.