Lake Co. pets and wildlife
Events that involve pets, animals and plants, 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.
April 17
Astronomy Nights: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, April 17 and May 15, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. A 7:30 p.m. business meeting is followed by an indoor presentation at 8:30 p.m. and viewing if skies are clear about 9:30 p.m. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Green Information Technology: Noon-2 p.m. Friday, April 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn effective ways for a business to start going green. A free lunch will be served. Registration is limited to Ela Area Public Library cardholders and Chamber members. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
April 18
Nippersink Garden Club: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at a member's home in Spring Grove. The first meeting of the club. Membership is open to anyone interested; membership is free, but donations are always appreciated. in Spring Grove, Illinois. Bring a dish to pass. For details visit nippersinkgardenclub.org or call Jan, at (815) 675-6760.
Pond construction: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Wyld Creek, 601 South U.S. Highway 12, Fox Lake. Free, hands-on class on pond construction, covering placement, material, excavation, rock selection, lighting, waterfall building techniques, plants and fish. Participants can bring a bagged lunch and a lawn chair for breaks. For details, call (847) 476-3811.
Annual Pet Expo: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Information about dogs, cats, and more exotic animals. Visit pets from local animal organizations. Drop-in event for all ages. Call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
Egg Hunt and Earth Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Featuring an egg hunt for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. (bring a basket); nature safari for ages 6 and up at 11 a.m.; Dennis "Swiftdeer" Paige will present "Springtime with the Frogs" from 1-3 p.m.; live bird demo from 1-4 p.m.; and more. For information, call (847) 438-4743.
Rally for Rescue Pet Expo: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 18, Big Hollow Elementary School, 33315 N. Fish Lake Road, Ingleside. Big Hollow PTO and Placing Paws of Illinois and Castaway Pet Rescue will sponsor a community-outreach event with exhibits and displays from local pet-related businesses; games and raffles; a canine demo; pet photography; and information on rescue, foster-care and adoption of needy animals. Well-mannered, leashed dogs current on their vaccinations are welcome to attend with their families. For information, call Beth Cabano, at (847) 201-1021.
April 19
Earth Day Celebration: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Features "A Tribute to Trees" from noon to 1:30 p.m., participants will receive an evergreen tree sapling to take home; community booths, green art displays, garden clubs, giveaways, organic refreshments, the Field Museum's Renewable Energy Vehicle and a Community Pledge Tree from 1-3 p.m.; and a Green Concert and Picnic from 3-4:30 p.m. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
April 20
Clean Air Bus: 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Explore the Clean Air club bus, a mobile museum to teach kids to be environmentally conscious. Free, no registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
April 21
Native Wildflower Class: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, University of Illinois Extension office, at 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. A horticulturist will present "Late Season Native Wildflowers." Registration is required. The fee is $7 and should be paid in advance. To register, call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.
April 22
Give Back to the Earth: 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, Old School Forest Preserve, St. Mary's Road, south of Route 176, and north of Route 60, Libertyville. The event will start with a nature/bird walk, followed by coffee and rolls, then participants will help to remove some of the garlic mustard that is an invasive element on many Lake County properties. Call Chris Geiselhart, (847) 362-5134.
April 24
Commemorative Tree Planting: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, April 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Celebrate Arbor Day as the library plants a tree commemorating its 50th Anniversary. Refreshments will be served. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.