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.
Sept. 5
Fall Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 5, Ela Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The garden Club of Lake Zurich's annual Fall Plant sale will feature locally grown perennials and other plants. Call (847) 487-1423.
Sept. 9
Wheeling Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Lori Hazelwood, Forester of the village of Wheeling, presents "Prepare Your Shrubs and Trees for the Winter." Business meeting follows the program. Public invited. Ken, (847) 537-8642.
Sept. 10
Canine Carnival: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Includes games, raffles, dog body painting, fun house, photo opportunities, more. $5 per dog with one handler, who must be age 16 and over. Fee for additional friends and family is $1. Dogs must wear current tags and be leashed at all times. For information, call (847) 991-0333.
Sept. 11
Fields of Gold Planting: 9-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, near the Family Aquatic Center at 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. To commemorate the people who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the Vernon Hills Park District will plant 5,000 daffodil bulbs. To help, call Tom Ritter, at (847) 996-6802.
Sept. 12
Bees, wasps and hornets: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Presentation includes life histories, local varieties and some useful tips. (847) 381-6592.
Fall Harvest celebration: 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Citizens Park Pavilion, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction. Benefits Smart Farm of Barrington. $50. (847) 382-8040 or smartfarms.org.
Sept. 14
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Sept. 14, 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.
Sept. 20
Prairie Pik'n: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Learn about prairie restoration and help collect seeds with a naturalist in one of the center's local prairie fields. Hat, sturdy shoes and long pants recommended. (847) 381-6592.
HOGS for Dogs Charity Ride: 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Leisurely 75-mile observation ride to benefit Heartland Animal Shelter includes food, raffle, music and more. Ride ends at Jesse Oaks, 18490 E. Old Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. For registration information, visit heartlandanimalshelter.net.
Sept. 21
Prairie Woods Audubon Society field trip: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Illinois Beach State Park, Zion. Meet at the North Unit parking lot or at 2 p.m. at the Bank of Palatine, Northwest Highway and Plum Grove Road, to carpool. Cyndi, (847) 776-8713.
Sept. 22
Bird walks: 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22 and 29, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Join the Natural History Society of Barrington to observe resident and migrating birds. Meet in the parking lot. (847) 381-6592.
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.