Lake Co. 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.

Nov. 14

Fun with animals and stories: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Ages 3-5 and their parents are invited to enjoy stories, songs and games with live animals. Children must be registered; parents must attend but need not register. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Pet Photos: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, Pet Supplies Plus, 2982 W. Route 60, Mundelein. Holiday Pet Photos will be taken; proceeds will 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. 20

Winter Container Garden workshop: 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create a winter outdoor container garden. All materials provided, bring gloves and pruners. $45. Register at (847) 359-1080.

Nov. 21

Lake County Astronomical Society: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Volo Bog visitor center, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The meeting will begin with a business meeting followed by a public astronomy program at 8:30 p.m. and a public star party at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. The November program will be an LCAS Astrophotography Show by club members.

Winter Container Garden workshop: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create a winter outdoor container garden. All materials provided, bring gloves and pruners. $45. Register at (847) 359-1080.

Nov. 23

Winter Container Garden workshop: 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create a winter outdoor container garden. All materials provided, bring gloves and pruners. $45. Register at (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. 1

Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Barbara Clayton presents how to help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint and thus conserve the earth's resources. Alena, (847) 438-3981or alenagust@comcast.net.

Festive Florals: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Joyce Grattoni teaches participants how to make a holiday arrangement with fresh greens, flowers, berries and bows. Light refreshments and cash bar. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 1. $32-$35. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. "Top Tens for Zone 5, " presented by Joann Loebel, author and landscape design consultant. Guests welcome. (847) 550-0329.

Dec. 2

Winter Container Garden workshop: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create an outdoor winter container garden. All materials provided, bring gloves and pruners. $45. Register at (847) 359-1080.

Dec. 5

Winter Container Garden workshop: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create an outdoor winter container garden. All materials provided, bring gloves and pruners. $45. Register at (847) 359-1080.

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

Dec. 7

Winter Container Garden workshop: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create an outdoor winter container garden. All materials provided, bring gloves and pruners. $45. Register at (847) 359-1080.

Dec. 10

South Barrington Garden Club Holiday luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Seville Banquet Center, 700 S. Barrington Road, Streamwood. Lunch program, floral demonstration, silent auction, raffles. $35. Call Anita, (847) 277-7151.

Dec. 12

Santa Paws: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 12, Palatine Hills Club House, 512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Bring your furry friend out for a picture with Santa. First-come, first-served basis. $5 per dog. Must register. For information, call Lisa, (847) 991-0333.

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.