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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Nov. 6
Lincolnshire Garden Club: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at a member's home. The Lincolnshire Garden Club's 34th annual benefit and auction will feature a raffle, silent and live auction of local goods and services, bake sale, and botanical note cards. Tickets are $25. The event benefits garden club-sponsored community programs, such as the Riverside Foundation. New members are welcome. Call Jan at (847) 945-6575.
Nov. 7
Exploring Animal Homes: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. Ages 4-8, with an adult will take a hands-on look at different animal homes and learn how animals use homes to provide shelter. The program concludes with outdoor exploration. $5 per child for Lake County residents, $7 for nonresidents; includes museum admission. For information, visit LakeCountyDiscoveryMuseum.org.
Horses perform to benefit cats: Refreshments at 2:30 p.m., show at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, McCrae Farm, 32159 N. Bacon Road, Grayslake. Riders will showcase their horses by performing high-school riding in musical acts. All proceeds from the event will go to support the humane work Spay and Stay does for feral and stray cats. $10. Registration is required; call Sandra Kooper, at (847) 548-1981.
Nov. 8
Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue shopping party: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1816 St. Andrews Drive, Vernon Hills. Wine tasting, raffles, food and shopping to benefit Our House of Hope's medical fund.
Hoffmann's Animal Show: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. A variety of animals, some common, some exotic, will delight children in this interactive program. For tickets, (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.
Nov. 9
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: Monday, Nov. 9, 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.
Nov. 12
Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up at the Ask Here desk on the first floor for a 15-minute one-on-one reading session with a dog. No parents or siblings in the room during the session. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.
Nov. 14
Holiday pet photos: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Pet Supplies Plus, 2982 W. Route 60, Mundelein. Proceeds from the photos benefit Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue. No appointment necessary.
Nov. 15
Building for Bugs: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. Ages 6-10 can learn about insect homes, then try to build like insects with a wasp nest building relay race and spider web building activity. $5 per child for Lake County residents, $7 for nonresidents; includes museum admission. Registration required; call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.org.
Pet photos with Santa: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Have your pet's picture taken with Santa. All pets are welcome on a leash. For information, (847) 359-1080.
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
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 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.