NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Sept. 12
Native Seed Gardeners seed drives: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 3:30-5 p.m. Sundays, Citizens for Conservation headquarters, 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Volunteers collect seeds from natural populations in the Barrington area. Visit NativeSeedGardeners.org.
Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 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, Sept. 12, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.
Bees, wasps and hornets: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Presentation includes life histories, local varieties and some useful tips. (847) 381-6592.
Fall Harvest celebration: 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Citizens Park Pavilion, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction. Benefits Smart Farm of Barrington. $50. (847) 382-8040 or smartfarms.org.
Perennial Plant Exchange: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Mundelein Park District Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Bring a plant for donation. Variety of perennials. Free. (847) 566-0650, ext. 12.
Prairie Woods Audubon and NSA field trip: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Fermi National Lab, Batavia. Guided tour of the prairie restoration project and a visit to the bison farm. Meet in the parking lot of The Lederman Science Center at 3 p.m. For information, prairiewoodsaudubon.org/calendar.
Landscape design mini-consultations: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Knupper's landscape designer will be available for a 25 minute consultation to help you get stated on your landscape projects. Bring photos, measurements and knowledge of light conditions. $35. For an appointment, call Paula, (847) 359-1080.
Dog train and play classes: begins Saturday, Sept. 12 and Wednesday Sept. 16 for eight weeks, River Trails Park District. Basic obedience classes with tricks, games and agility. Register online at rtpd.org or call (847) 208-8583.
Sept. 13
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmer's Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Sept. 13, 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.
Prairie Woods Audubon prairie workday: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Margareth Reimer Reservoir parking lot, Quentin Road and Wood Street, Palatine. Call Cyndi, (847) 776-87132 or prairiewoodsaudubon.org.
Sept. 14
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Sept. 14, 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.
Sept. 15
Training to be Top Dog: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, Ave. Alex Brooks of the Alex Brooks Canine Center in Des Plaines present an instructional seminar, "Training to be Top Dog: Guiding Your Pet to Good Behavior." Common dog training and behavioral issues will be discussed. Free and open to the public. To register, (847) 392-0100.
Arlington Anglers Fishing Club: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Dick's Sports store, Schaumburg. Professional guide Mel Christensen speaks about the great fishing opportunities on Lake Delavan and Lake Geneva. Door prizes, raffles, fishing reports, more. For information, call Bob, (630) 688-0995 or visit arlingtonanglers.com.
Sept. 16
Tri-Village Garden Club: Meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, Hanover Park Branch Library, 4300 Audrey Lane. Annual dues $15. (630) 830-0118 or (630) 289-4253. trivillagegardenclub.org.
Sept. 17
Native Seed Gardeners seed drives: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and 3:30-5 p.m. Sundays, Citizens for Conservation headquarters, 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Volunteers collect seeds from natural populations in the Barrington area. Visit NativeSeedGardeners.org.
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. William Buckley, president of the Illinois Beekeepers Association and a beekeeper, address the membership. All gardeners welcome. For information, call Beth, (847) 934-7929.
Prairie Woods Audubon presentation: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Spring Valley Nature Center, Schaumburg. Justin Brown, research associate at the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation talks about the coyote and feral cat studies conducted on Spring Valley's grounds. From 5-7 p.m. the group will walk the grounds of Spring Valley. prairiewoodsaudubon.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. 20
Prairie Pik'n: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Learn about prairie restoration and help collect seeds with a naturalist in one of the center's local prairie fields. Hat, sturdy shoes and long pants recommended. (847) 381-6592.
HOGS for Dogs Charity Ride: 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Leisurely 75-mile observation ride to benefit Heartland Animal Shelter includes food, raffle, music and more. Ride ends at Jesse Oaks, 18490 E. Old Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. For registration information, visit heartlandanimalshelter.net.
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. 22
Bird walks: 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22 and 29, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Join the Natural History Society of Barrington to observe resident and migrating birds. Meet in the parking lot. (847) 381-6592.
Sept. 25
Field of Dreams Mane Event: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, St. Charles Country Club, 1250 Country Club Road, St. Charles. Silent and live auctions to benefit Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption. $50, dressy casual, no jeans. RSVP before Sept. 25, to Chris, (847) 431-6302.
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.
Autumn Ramble: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Enjoy the last flowers of summer and the first colors of fall during a walk through woods and prairies. (847) 381-6592.
Northwest Suburban Astronomers star party: 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 26, Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Shelter #2, wast side of Illinois Route 23 about two miles north of the town of Marengo. Look at stars, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with the help of NSA member telescopes.
Sept. 29
Bird walks: 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Join the Natural History Society of Barrington to observe resident and migrating birds. Meet in the parking lot. (847) 381-6592.
Oct. 1
Garden Club of South Barrington: Thursday, Oct. 1. Slide presentation, "Garden Rooms Without Walls." Speaker Shirley Remes, Better Homes and Gardens field editor, presents a program on how to create garden rooms in your yard. Call Anita, (847) 277-7151.
Oct. 2
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 2, Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Programs cover various aspects of amateur astronomy, for program details and club information visit nsaclub.org.
Oct. 6
Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 6, at a members home. Kickoff meeting of the 2009/2010 season. Includes brunch, bring a dish to pass; discussion of 2009 garden successes; and perennial exchange. Alana, (847) 438-3981.
Oct. 11
Prairie Woods Audubon Society: 3 p.m.-dusk, Sunday, Oct. 11, Stillman Nature Center, South Barrington. "The Big Sit." Bring a folding chair, munchies and beverage and sit and count the bird species. Meet at the dock/picnic area. Cyndi, (847) 776-8713.
Oct. 14
Wheeling Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Lori Hazelwood, Forester of the village of Wheeling, presents "Prepare Your Shrubs and Trees for the Winter." Business meeting follows the program. Public invited. Ken, (847) 537-8642.
Nov. 6
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Programs cover various aspects of amateur astronomy, for program details and club information visit nsaclub.org.
Dec. 4
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 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.
Midwest Bass Busters: Bass fishing club is looking for new members at any experience level. No boat is necessary. Monthly meetings are held at The Where Else Lounge, Higgins Road and Lively Blvd., in Elk Grove Village. The club fishes one weekend a month from April-October. Call Len (847) 870-7070.
Garden Club of Inverness scholarships: Students who live in the area serviced by District 211 and Barrington High School and who plan to major in horticulture or environmentally related studies in college are invited to apply. Applications available at the guidance officers in District 211 and Barrington High School.
Plant a garden: Garden Plots are available free to residents interested in doing a little gardening. The plots are located in the rear of Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff, Arlington Heights. Space is limited. To determine availability, call (847) 392-6650 for information.
Nippersink Garden Club: A new garden club is forming to serve northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Members of the Nippersink Garden Club are coming together because of the love of gardening and the love of the Nippersink Creek area and waterways. Membership is open to all interested men, women and their children. Membership will be free and 2009 meetings are yet to be determined. Visit nippersinkgardenclub.org or contact Stacy at (262) 279-5992 for details.
Stillman Nature Center: Volunteers are being sought to help in a variety of areas including, landscape maintenance, birds of prey and more. (847) 428-6957 or stillnc@wildblue.net.
Be Citizens for Conservation volunteer: Citizens for Conservation restoration volunteers work from 9-11 a.m. every Thursday and Saturday. Jobs include: sowing legume seed, cutting brush, rescuing native plants and planting sedges. Meet at 459 West Highway 22 in Lake Barrington. Look for the white farmhouse with a silo across from Good Shepherd Hospital. Bring work gloves, dress for the weather, tools provided. For information, call (847) 382-7283.