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.

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. 9Of Bogs and Books: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 and Feb. 13, in the library at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Reading the Landscape of America" by May Thielgaard Watts on Jan. 9 and "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" by Daniel C. Dennett on Feb. 13. Reservations are requested at (815) 344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov; limited drop-ins welcome but program may be canceled if minimum registration is not met 24 hours before event.Restoration volunteers: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 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.Jan. 10Volo Bog WinterFest: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Festival will include live music by Lake Shore Vibe, photo contest awards and kids nature crafts indoors; guided bog tours, a snow sculpting contest, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing outdoors. Refreshments including hot cocoa and cider will be offered for sale. There is no cover charge; the Friends of Volo Bog will be requesting suggested donations of $5 per adult and $2 per child. For information, call (815) 344-1294 or visit FriendsofVoloBog.org.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.Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss the anthology "Three Famous Short Novels" by William Faulkner, featuring "Spotted Horses," "Old Man," and "The Bear" on Jan. 13; and "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.org.Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. The club will hold its next meeting of the season. Newcomers are welcome. For information, contact John Lindberg, at (847) 526-3392 or jlindberg@ameritech.net.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.Jan. 17Monkeys and More: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Families are invited for an up-close look at monkeys and other live animals from around the world. Free but registration is required; call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Feb. 1Bus Trip to the Flower Show: Registration 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.Feb. 13Of Bogs and Books: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the library at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" by Daniel C. Dennett. Reservations are requested at (815) 344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov; limited drop-ins welcome but program may be canceled if minimum registration is not met 24 hours before event.OngoingOur House of Hope donations: Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue has set up accounts at 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.Greyhounds 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.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.