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.
Dec. 27
Who-o-o-o's Out There?: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, Crabtree Nature Center, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Discover the world of owls in their natural settings. Meet the newly acquired Screech owl, examine owl pellets. Register at (847) 381-6592.
Dec. 31
Greyhounds Only: The Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha, Wis., will be closing on Dec. 31, leaving around 500 dogs in need of homes. Greyhounds Only rescue group is looking for people to foster or provide temporary shelter for dogs or donate money, dog food, or large crates. To help out, call Greyhounds Only at (847) 421-9828 or (773) 297-4739 or Sue Purdom at (815) 501-3533.
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
Jan. 5
Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Shirley Remes, a field editor for Better Homes and Gardens magazine presents, "Garden Rooms Without Walls." Guests welcome. (847) 550-0329.
Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Call Alena, (847) 438-3981or alenagust@comcast.net.
Jan. 6
Field and Flower Garden Club of Barrington: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.6, in a member's home. Program will feature "Costa Rica - a Tropical Paradise," presented by Joyce Ann Basel. Guests welcome. For information, (847) 382-1869.
Jan. 7
South Barrington Garden Club: Thursday, Jan. 7, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. David Brooks presents, "Backyard Birds and Bird Feeding." Anita, (847) 277-7151.
Jan. 8
Chicago Muskie Show: Noon-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Harper College, Roselle and Algonquin roads, Palatine. $20 three-day pass, free for children under 13. Tickets at the door. (847) 328-6200 or chicagomuskieshow.com.
Jan. 11
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Jan. 11, 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.
Jan. 13
Wheeling Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Chris (847) 537-8642.
Jan. 14
Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up in person at the Ask Here desk for a 15-minute one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.