Lake Co. pets & wildlife

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.

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.Save-A-Pet events: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, PetSmart, 6405 Grand Ave., Gurnee; and Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, PetSmart, 701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, and 20771 N Rand Road, Building G, Kildeer. Meet some of our Save-A-Pet's volunteers and see some of the dogs available for adoption in Gurnee and cats in Vernon Hills and Kildeer. Hearts for Hearts: All February, Save-A-Pet Adoption Center, 31664 North Fairfield Road, Grayslake. The center will be accepting to benefit the heart health of its resident animals. On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, any in-house donors will receive complimentary Valentine's Day candy. Call (847) 740-7788 or visit save-a-pet-il.org.Lake County Farm Bureau Open House: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 70 Highway 45, Grayslake. (847) 223-6506.Restoration volunteers: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 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.Feb. 15Wild Ones: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. At the Lake-To-Prairie Chapter of the Wild Ones, Nancy Schumm-Burgess will present a slide program of The Pioneer Gardens of Lake County. The doors will open at 7 p.m. for sign in and refreshments. For information, call Gene Wells, at (847) 421-5480.Feb. 16Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park. The Lake/Cook Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society meets the third Tuesday of every month. On Feb. 16, hear a lecture about the The Illinois Swainson's Hawk Project. Attendance is free. Visit lakecookaudubon.org or call Rena Cohen, at (847) 831-0331.Feb. 18Lincolnshire Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Vernon Hills Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A Master Gardener from the University of Illinois Extension will discuss how to incorporate the best native plants into a garden. Begins with a continental breakfast begins, business meeting at 10 a.m. and program at 10:30 a.m. Call Jan, at (847) 945-6575.Feb. 19Lake County Astronomical Society: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Volo Bog Visitor Center, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Audrey Fischer of the International Dark-Sky Association presents, "Light Pollution." (815) 344-1294.Lake County 4-H International Night: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 W. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Experience 4-H Clubs as they exhibit countries from around the world. Includes Parade of Countries, skits, entertainment. $5; $12 for family of three or more children. (847) 223-8627, ext. 16 or huley@illinois.edu or lake.extension.uiuc.edu.Feb. 204Ever Safety Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Save-A-Pet Adoption Center, 31664 North Fairfield Road, Grayslake. Activities include a bake sale, first aid kits for sale, pet microchipping and digital photos, information on AETC blood donations, pet related products for sale, a coloring contest for kids and more. All sales proceeds benefit Save-A-Pet residents. Call (847) 740-7788 or visit save-a-pet-il.org.Feral Cat Caretaker Meeting: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 20, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Spay and Stay organizes and hosts quarterly meetings to allow those caring for feral cats in Lake County to share and gain valuable information. RSVP to cdeen@spayandstay.org or (847) 289-4557. Caretakers in need of straw for winter shelters can call Linda, at (847) 722-7428.Gardening Prep Workshop: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville. Physical therapists from Creative Rehab Center for Sports, Wellness and Rehab will show how to get ready for gardening without the aches and pains. Free. Registration required; call (847) 367-1504.Feb. 24Lake County Astronomical Society moon viewing: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Ela Area Public Library. View the moon through powerful telescopes. Free for all ages. Events are subject to cancellation for weather-related issues. E-mail contact@lcas-astronomy.org.Feb. 27Dog First Aid: Register by Saturday, Feb. 27, for program 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 13, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Adults ages 18 and up can learn immediate and temporary care to give and injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian. Fees include an American Red Cross Dog First Aid book and DVD. $60 for Grayslake residents, $75 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Feb. 28Predator and Prey: 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, Crabtree Nature Center, 1 mile west of Barrington Road on Palatine Road, Barrington. Explore why the balance among predators and prey is necessary in order for an ecosystem to keep going over time. Observe first hand what it is like to be the prey and what they must do to make themselves safe from predators. Free.(847) 381-6592.March 2Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Informative and interesting presentation by Don Guzman on native infusion landscaping. Call Alena, (847) 438-3981or alenagust@comcast.net.Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. "Perfect Perennials for Perpetual Color for Real Lazy Gardeners," presented by Greg Bartoshuk, award winning Master Gardener and day lily hybridizer and judge. For information, (847) 550-0329.March 8Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: Monday, March 8, 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.March 10Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. March 10, 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 Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry. Visit ryersonwoods.org.Wheeling Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Chris (847) 537-8642.March 14Waterfowl Welcome: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, March 14, Crabtree Nature Center, 1 mile west of Barrington Road on Palatine Road, Barrington. Stop by the center and discover waterfowl. This casual workshop will help you get started. Free. (847) 381-6592.May 15Plant/Perennial Sale: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, Williams Park Pavilion, 741 Main St., Antioch. The Antioch Garden Club will sell locally-grown perennials, ground covers, annuals, garden-related items and homemade bakery goods. Proceeds help fund the purchase and maintenance of Antioch's four flower gardens, Arbor Day tree donations and horticulture scholarships. Call (847) 395-8902.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.