Lake Co. pets & 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.

Aug. 7

Full Moon Awakening Hike: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 7, Reed Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Walk along Reed-Turner Woods trails to enjoy hidden mysteries in the night. Open to all ages, children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. Cost $7 per person. To register, call (847) 438-4743.

Aug. 8

Of Bogs and Books: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Visitor Center Library at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Dark Banquet - Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-feeding Creatures" by Bill Schutt. Participants are encouraged to have read at least part of the book (although this is not required). Reservations are requested at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or (815) 344-1294.

Aug. 9

Pond Life - Get the Whole Scoop: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Families will use long-handled dip nets to scoop the pond in hopes of catching crayfish, dragonfly larvae, tadpoles and other rarely-seen pond creatures. Dress in clothes and shoes that can get muddy. Free. (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org.

Aug. 10

Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday, Aug. 10-21, Pferde Farm, 41770 Hunt Club Road, Wadsworth. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. Long pants and hard soled shoes are required. Safety helmets will be provided. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. To register, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

Aug. 12

Wheeling Garden Club field trip: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. The Wheeling Garden Club will host a business meeting and field trip, including the Model Railroad Garden, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Admission to the Railroad Garden is $5 for nonmembers, free admission to club members. For information, call Chris, at (847) 537-8642.

Aug. 15

Pawgust Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 25775 St. Mary's Road, Libertyville. The Labrador Education and Rescue Network will sponsor a day of fun for all dogs and their owners, with activities and services, including dog massages, grooming services, pet photography, micro-chipping and more. A "dog communicator" will be on hand. $10 per person or $15 per family. Call (847) 362-6812.

Animal Rescue Fundraiser: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2192 Cary Road, Algonquin. Fur Keeps Animal Rescue and No Splitting Hares Rabbit Rescue will host food and drink vendors, a 50/50 Raffle, a D.J., a silent auction, face-painting, and an adoption event. Donations of supplies to fill a large animal crate are encouraged. For information, contact Rena, at (847) 742-4836, or gingerbreadqueen@msn.com.

Aug. 16

IDR+ Adoptathon: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, K-9 Playtime Inc., 403 Washington Blvd., Unit 1, Mundelein. Available dogs from Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus will be gathered in hopes of finding them new homes. While only approved adopters can take home a dog that day, anyone interested in adopting a dog is welcome to meet the dogs and ask questions. For information, visit ildoberescue.com.

Aug. 17

Poisonous Plants of Horses: Register by Monday, Aug. 17. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 22, University of Illinois Extension - Lake County, 100 S. U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Horse and stable owners are welcome to come to a workshop to learn about common plants that can harm horses. This workshop is sponsored by the Lake County Unit, University of Illinois Extension. Registration is $25 ($10 if under 18) by Saturday, Aug. 15; $35 ($15 if under 18) after. To register call (847) 223-8627 or go to web.extension.uiuc.edu/lake then select poisonous plants.

Aug. 20

Once Upon a Bird: 10 a.m. Thursday, 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, this activity will be canceled. For ages 4-9. $2 per child, adults are free. For reservations, call (847) 428-6957. Visit stillmannc.org.

Spring and Summer Plant Clinics: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

Aug. 23

Sunday Morning Bird Walks: 8 a.m. Sunday Aug. 23, 33 W. Penny Road. South Barrington. For ages 10 and up (all ages welcome on June 21 in honor of Father's Day). Free morning bird walk. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. If it's raining, the activity will be canceled. To attend, call (847) 428-6957. Visit stillmannc.org.

Aug. 29

Microchip Your Pet: Schedule a time on Saturday, Aug. 29, Loving Care Animal Clinic, 2633 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Have your pet safely identified with a permanent microchip that gets injected under the skin, that animal shelters, police departments and animal clinics can scan to identify the animal. Dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles and exotics can be chipped; $25 per pet. To schedule an appointment call (847) 670-8488.

Ongoing

Pooch Pantry: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Lake County Animal Control, 29278 N. Highway 83, Mundelein. Accepting donations of dry and canned dog and cat food, treats and domestic bird food; gift cards for PetSmart, Petco, and Pet Supplies Plus; cat litter; resealable plastic bags; and pet welfare goods such as bowls and toys. The Pooch Pantry will be open for families in need from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For information, call (847) 566-1960.

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.