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.
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. 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.
June 2
Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 at a member's home. Meeting and brunch. Installation of officers, bring a dish to pass. Alana, (847) 438-3981.
Garden Club Of Lake Zurich: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Saint Matthew's Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Caron R. Wenzel, environmental educator and a member of The Wild Ones and the Illinois Plant Society, will present the program "Why Landscape With Native Plants." Guests welcome. For information, call (847) 819-3490.
Grayslake Greenery Garden Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Learn about the club's community involvement, their award winning projects and how to participate. Membership includes men and women. No gardening experience necessary. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
June 3
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. University of Illinois Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. Bring fresh samples in a plastic bag or container for an accurate diagnosis. There is no charge, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.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.