Lake County pets and nature

Events that involve pets and other animals, plants and nature, 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.

Oct. 10

The Big Sit: 3 p.m. to sunset Saturday, Oct. 10, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. With the help of Prairie Woods Audubon, Stillman hosts the "Lazy Birder's" field trip. No walking required, sit by the late and let the birds come to you. Ages 10 and older. Free. (847) 428-6957.

Citizens for Conservation Workday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 10, CFC office, 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Pick seed from remnant stands of native plants. Bring a sack lunch, a drink and work gloves. (847) 382-7283.

Oct. 11

Orchid Mania: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. The Illinois Orchid Society presents their annual fall show. The show is open to the public free of charge; parking is $20; free for members of the Garden. A variety of orchids, supplies, and equipment will be for sale; bring an orchid for repotting for $5. Sales benefit the Illinois Orchid Society. For information, visit iosoc.com or call (224) 612-2152.

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.

Tree I.D.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Stillman's naturalist shows how to identify our Midwestern trees. Easy to remember tips and simple handouts. Come prepared to be out in the weather. Free. (847) 428-6957.

Fall Forest Frenzy: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington, on Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road. Discover the magic of fall color with the Great Leafdini, identify leaves by playing fall bingo and create a leaf masterpiece to take home. Free, register at (847) 381-6592.

Oct. 12

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Oct. 12, 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.

Autumn Ramble: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, on Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road, Barrington. Enjoy the seasonal changes while learning some natural history on this 90-minute hike. (847) 381-6592.

Oct. 13

Bird Walk: 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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. 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.

Oct. 15

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.

Oct. 17

Fall Color Walk: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, on Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road, Barrington. See fall colors on this 60-minute hike. Free. (847) 381-6592.

Oct. 18

Raptor Sunday: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Meet the great horned and screech owls, a peregrine falcon and broad-wigned hawk. Kids have a chance to dissect owl pellets. Bring a camera. $5 per car. (847) 428-6957

RottOberfest: 11 .m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Central Park, 1519 St. Paul Ave., Gurnee. Charity fundraising event sponsored by True Hearts of Rottweiler Rescue includes silent auction, raffles, rescue parade, dog dress up game, musical squares, obstacle course and awards. $10. (847) 302-60 51 or thorr.org.

Oct. 24

Twilight Wildlife Hike: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Take an evening hike or sharpen your senses to the sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors. Campfire and s'mores included. For ages 6 and older. Free. Reservations to (847) 428-6957

Oct. 25

Festive Fall Decorations:: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Sue Kowall and Sue Allman help you design a centerpiece or door decoration featuring bittersweet, grapevine wreaths and a other colorful products from Mother Nature. Free for members; $8 for nonmembers. (847) 428-6957

Owls, Bats and Spiders: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, on Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road, Barrington. Dissect an owl pellet, listen to bat call and meet a spider up close. Free, registration required. (847) 381-6592.

Nov. 3

Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Don Guzman hosts an informative an interesting presentation on native infusion landscaping. Alena, (847) 438-3981or alenagust@comcast.net.

Nov. 25

Agility classes: Begins 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Agility Junkies, 22N073 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington. Class for beginners. (847) 381-2222 or agilityjunkies.com.

Dec. 6

Yule Log Open House: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Make a festive seasonal decoration our of natural materials. Kids are welcome, but no scout groups. Free for members; $5 per log for nonmembers. For reservations, (847) 428-6957

Jan. 1

New Year's Day walk: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Walk along Stillman's trails. Ages 10 and over. Free. (847) 428-6957

Ongoing

Bird Seed Sale: Prepaid orders must be received by 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; seed may be picked up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, behind the visitor center at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Eleven varieties of bird seed are available. Proceeds help to support habitat restoration, education and other activities sponsored by the Friends of Volo Bog at the Illinois State Natural Area. Order forms are available at FriendsofVoloBog.org at the visitor center, or at (815) 344-1294.

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.

Native Seed Gardeners seed drives: 9-11 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.