Animals, plants 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
June 6
Pet Vaccination Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday, June 6, Mundelein Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Lake County Health Department Animal/Rabies Control program will sponsor a free and low cost pet vaccination clinic for the dogs and cats of Lake County residents ages 50 and over. Available services include free one-year rabies vaccinations and reduced rates for distemper complex and micro chip implant. A rabies tag must be purchased at time of vaccination. All animals must be at least 4 months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. For information, call (847) 949-9925.
June 8
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, June 8, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.
June 9
Spring and Summer Plant Clinics: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, and Thursday, Aug. 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Master gardeners from the University of Illinois will be on-hand to answer gardening questions and offer advice. This program is free, and registration is not required. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
June 10
Training to Be Top Dog: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Alex Brooks, a professional dog trainer with 30 years of experience, will address a variety of behavior-related issues including how to work with a timid, overactive or aggressive dog, basic commands, barking, destructive behavior problems, introducing dogs to a new home and how to properly walk a dog. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
June 17
Parker in the Park: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-6 can explore the role each person plays in protecting the environment and share new ideas for conserving energy. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
June 22
Green Tips 101: 7-8:15 p.m. Monday, June 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Board Members of Go Green Wilmette will share information about easy, high impact changes to reduce one's carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn which changes have the highest payback. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.