Northwest suburban 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.
July 10
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday July 10, Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Programs cover various aspects of amateur astronomy, for program details and club information visit nsaclub.org.
July 11
Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Eastman Street between Arlington Heights Road and Evergreen, downtown Arlington Heights. Fresh produce, seasonal fruit, plants, cut flowers, breads, Pastries, cheeses, preserves, kettle corn, cheese cakes, dry pastas, sauces, focaccias and cookies, mushrooms, fruit butter, more. Call Claudia, (847) 421-1860.
Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.
Charity Dog Wedding: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Cody & Carl's Blvd., 756 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Chihuahua wedding to benefit Animal House Shelter includes doggies in wedding attire, ceremony and reception. For information, (847) 304-7140 or codyandcarlsblvd.com.
July 12
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmer's Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday July 12, west Metra station parking lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway, in downtown Mount Prospect. Fresh farm produce, food, nutrition products, crafts, health services, family activities, cooking demonstration series, more. For information, (847) 682-0880 or MtProspectLions.com.
Dairy Day at the Farmhouse Museum: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Farmhouse Museum, 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Enjoy 1850s music, make an ice cream sundae, churn butter, games, crafts, learn about Elk Grove's dairy history and handle milking artifacts. $4. (847) 690-1440.
July 13
Garden Club of South Barrington: Monday, July 13, bus trip to Trudy Temple's Garden, Hinsdale. European style design garden. Call Anita, (847) 277-7151.
July 15
Tri-Village Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Sonya Crawshow branch of the Poplar Creek Library. John Golab presents, "Who Says They Can't Grow Them Here? Rhododendron Culture in the Midwest." (630) 830-0118 or (630) 289-4253. trivillagegardenclub.org.
July 16
Once Upon a Bird: 10 a.m. Thursdays, July 16, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Hear bird stories and visit a live bird or work on a simple craft. Come dressed to be outside. The program will be done in less than an hour. If it is raining, this activity will be canceled. For ages 4-9. $2/child, adults are free. (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org
July 17
Bats: 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road, in Barrington. Explore the form, function, myth and truth about bats and watch and hear the different bats using special equipment. Insect repellent recommended. Free. Register at (847) 381-6592.
July 18
Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Eastman Street between Arlington Heights Road and Evergreen, downtown Arlington Heights. Fresh produce, seasonal fruit, plants, cut flowers, breads, Pastries, cheeses, preserves, kettle corn, cheese cakes, dry pastas, sauces, focaccias and cookies, mushrooms, fruit butter, more. Call Claudia, (847) 421-1860.
Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.
Four Paws Animal Foundation dog wash: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Banbury Fair, 211 Railroad Ave., Bartlett. Dogs of any size washed and towel dried for a $10 donation to the organization. (630) 289-0478.
Tri-Village Garden Club Walk:: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, gardens in Bartlett, Streamwood and Hanover Park. $10, available at American Chartered Bank in Bartlett and at the Bartlett Farmer's Market, Bartlett Town Center, across from the train station, from 2-6 p.m. Fridays. $12 day of walk. (630) 830-0118 or (630) 289-4253.
Long and Low Luau '09: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Doggie Do Rite, 1855 Techny Road, unit B, Northbrook. The Suburban Chicagoland Dachshund Lovers host summer luau for Dachshunds, Dachshund mixes and their families. $4 per dog. Patti, (847) 949-8455.
Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 18, Heritage Park, Arlington Drive West in Hanover Park. Hosted by the Hanover Park Park District. For informaiton, (224) 489-7786.
July 19
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmer's Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday July 19, west Metra station parking lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway, in downtown Mount Prospect. Fresh farm produce, food, nutrition products, crafts, health services, family activities, cooking demonstration series, more. For information, (847) 682-0880 or MtProspectLions.com.
Arlington Heights Garden Club Garden Walk and Unique Boutique: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 19. View six residential gardens of varying styles. $10, benefits scholarships and conservation programs. Free admission to the Unique Boutique, which features distinctive garden ornaments, crafts and perennials at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W Fremont, Arlington Heights. Kathy, (847) 259-5273 or kshend@aol.com.
Prairie Ramble: 10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Our volunteers, under the leadership of Daria Sapp, have been working hard to get prairie plants growing in Stillman's "south forty." This is your chance to join Daria on a tour of this colorful site. Free. To register, (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org
July 22
Wetland Exploration: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, on Palatine Road one mile west of Barrington Road, in Barrington. Learn about what makes wetlands so unique, look for frogs, turtles and other life in one of Crabtree's marshes. Wear the proper clothing for being wet and muddy, insect repellent recommended. Free. To register, (847) 381-6592.
July 24
Parker in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 24, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Discover the wonders of the environment with this interactive musical show by Parker and his friends presented by Theaterbam Chicago. $5, $4 for groups of 20 or more. Call (847) 202-5222.
Yappy Hour: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Meineke Park, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Activities for adults, kids and dogs include a DJ, wine sampling, dog agility course, crafts for kids and special dog events. Adults $12-$18; ages 3-17 $3-$5; dogs are free. Call (847) 985-2143 or visit parkfun.com.
July 25
Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Eastman Street between Arlington Heights Road and Evergreen, downtown Arlington Heights. Fresh produce, seasonal fruit, plants, cut flowers, breads, Pastries, cheeses, preserves, kettle corn, cheese cakes, dry pastas, sauces, focaccias and cookies, mushrooms, fruit butter, more. Call Claudia, (847) 421-1860.
Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.
Adventure in Nature series: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Citizens for Conservation office, 459 W. Route 22, Barrington. Topic, Trees: Children will study some of the trees found on the Savanna and look at the different parts of the trees and the variety of shapes. For children kindergarten and older; adults encouraged to attend. $3-$5 per child. Free for adults. Register one week before class at (847) 382 7283.
Prairie Hike: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, on Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road, in Barrington. Enjoy and identify seasonal blooms on a 90 minute prairie hike. Free, to register, (847) 381-6592.
July 26
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmer's Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday July 26, west Metra station parking lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway, in downtown Mount Prospect. Fresh farm produce, food, nutrition products, crafts, health services, family activities, cooking demonstration series, more. For information, (847) 682-0880 or MtProspectLions.com.
Bugs and Butterflies: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Join Stillman's naturalist and search the nature center's woods and fields for butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers and other bugs. If you've got a bug net at home, bring it along. Free. (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org.
Gardeners of the North Shore walk: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Free and open to the public. Landscape homes of five couples will be featured in the villages of Northbrook, Deerfield, Riverwoods and Morton Grove. For information, (847) 945-2837.
Aug. 2
Bird Banding: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 2, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Watch Mark Spreyer, a licensed bird bander, measure, weigh and record data about resident and migratory birds. Birds are not caught in a predictable manner, so come prepared to hike the trails. Free. (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org.
Aug. 3
Chicagoland Shih Tzu Club: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Arlington Heights Public Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights.
Aug. 6
Garden Club of South Barrington: Thursday, Aug. 6, car pool to St. Charles for a tour of Country Garden Cuisine Cooking school and to view extensive herb and vegetable gardens. Call Anita, (847) 277-7151.
Aug. 7
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Programs cover various aspects of amateur astronomy, for program details and club information visit nsaclub.org.
Aug. 15
Almost Home Foundation: Bowl-A-Thon: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Elk Grove Bowl, 53 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. To register, events.org/bowling.
Aug. 19
Tri-Village Garden Club: Meets Wednesday, Aug. 19, Hanover Park Branch Library, 4300 Audrey Lane. Annual dues $15.
(630) 830-0118 or (630) 289-4253. trivillagegardenclub.org.
Aug. 20
Once Upon a Bird: 10 a.m. Thursdays, Aug. 20, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Hear bird stories and visit a live bird or work on a simple craft. Come dressed to be outside. The program will be done in less than an hour. If it is raining, the activity will be canceled. For ages 4-9. $2/child, adults free. To register, (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org
Aug. 22
Orphans of the Storm Pooch Parade: Saturday, Aug. 22, Jaycee Park, on Wilmot Road, across from Mitchell Pool in Deerfield. two-mile charity dog walk. Prizes, refreshments, dogs for adoption. $20. orphansofthestorm.org.
Aug. 23
Sunday morning bird walks: 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Mark Spreyer will lead a morning bird walk for ages 10 and over. Binoculars and field guides are a must. If you don't have any, don't worry, Stillman does. If it's raining, the activity will be canceled. Free. To register, (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org.
Aug. 30
Bird Banding: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 30, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Watch Mark Spreyer, a licensed bird bander, measure, weigh and record data about resident and migratory birds. Birds are not caught in a predictable manner, so come prepared to hike the trails. Free. To register, (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org.
Sept. 3
Garden Club of South Barrington: Thursday, Sept. 3, at the home of a member. A DVD presentation of Audrey Hepburn's Garden of the World Tour. Call Anita, (847) 277-7151.
Sept. 4
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 4, Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Programs cover various aspects of amateur astronomy, for program details and club information visit nsaclub.org.
Sept. 18
Prairie Woods Audubon Society: 5:30 p.m. bird walk; 7 p.m. meeting/presentation Thursday, Sept. 18, Spring Valley Nature Center, Schaumburg. Pat Winkelman, president of the Vehe Farm Foundation will speak about the farm in Deer Park.
Sept. 21.
Prairie Woods Audubon Society field trip: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Illinois Beach State Park, Zion. Meet at the North Unit parking lot or at 2 p.m. at the Bank of Palatine, Northwest Highway and Plum Grove Road, to carpool. Cyndi, (847) 776-8713.
Sept. 26
South Barrington Park District Pet Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Arboretum Mall, routes 72 and 59 in South Barrington. Various pet businesses, local pet shops, veterinarians, animal communicator, animal massage therapy, adoption agencies, contests, training demonstrations, photos, prizes, more. For event information or to participate as a vendor, call (847) 381-7515.