Lake Co. pets & 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.
Jan. 1New 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.Our House of Hope donations: Beginning Jan. 1, Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue will have accounts set up at both Green Tree Animal Hospital, 1165 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, and Shear Paradise Pet Salon, 408 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Donations at either location may be made to the accounts to provide care for the organization's animals. Donors who would like to be recognized can mail receipts for their donations to Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue, 5250 Grand Ave., Suite 14 - PMB 176, Gurnee, or e-mail them to Ourhouseofhope@yahoo.com. For information on Green Tree Animal Hospital, visit ghearparadisepetsalon@aol.com, visit petsalonandspa.com or call (847) 970-7722. Visit ourhouseofhoperescue.net or call (773) 552-4673.Jan. 4Bus Trip to the Flower Show: Registration begins Monday, Jan. 4, and ends Monday, Feb. 1, for bus trip 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7, leaving Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Travel to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier. Cost is $35 and includes round-trip motor coach transportation and tickets to the show. Payment must be made at time of registration in person or at fremontlibrary.org. For information, call (847) 918-3239.Jan. 5Garden 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. 6Field 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. 7South 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. 8Chicago 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. 11Long 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.Foraging for Wild Edibles: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Evangelical Free Church, 431 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville. Dave Brooks will present a program hosted by the Gardeners of Central Lake County. Learn about the variety of common edible native plants that grow in the area. Following the program, meet and mingle with members of the garden club and enjoy refreshments. The public is invited at no charge. For information, contact Cindy, at (847) 918-7157 or juliancindy@hotmail.com.Jan. 13Wheeling Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Chris (847) 537-8642.Jan. 14Read 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.OngoingGreyhounds Only: The closing of the Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha, Wis., will leave 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.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.Restoration volunteers: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays in winter, Citizen for Conservation headquarters, 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Brush cutting workdays. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring work gloves. For information, call CFC, (847) 382-7283.