Northwest Suburban pets and nature
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.
Snowshoeing at Spring Valley: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. anytime there is at least four inches of snow on the ground at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Rental fee is $3 per pair for three hours or less and $6 per pair for the entire day. Novices must view a short videotape showcasing proper use and technique. For information, (847) 985-2100.
Jan. 29
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Jeff Terry, assistant professor of Physics at the Illinois Institute of Technology presents, "Power is Everything." Free, open to the public. Visit nsaclub.org.
Jan. 30
Restoration volunteers: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 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.
Heartland Animal Shelter benefit concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Northbrook Theater-Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Peter Mayer performs thought provoking and lighthearted folk-style music to benefit the no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter. $25; $30 at the door; children $5. For tickets visit heartlandanimalshelter.net or call (847) 682-2286.
Feb. 1
Lake County Audubon Society: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, Libertyville Village Hall, 118 W. Cook St. Cyndi Duda's will present, " Bees, Beetles and Butterflies: Why Should We Care About Pollinators?" Free, public welcome. For information, call Chris, (847) 362-5134.
Feb. 2
Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Alena Gust, club president, presents a demonstration on making mosaic-style garden items from broken plates and glass. Call Alena, (847) 438-3981or alenagust@comcast.net.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Carolyn Ulrich, editor of Chicagoland Gardening magazine, presents "Small Space Gardening," imaginative ways to create a lush, beautiful look in a restricted area. Guests welcome. For information, (847) 550-0329.
Feb. 3
Field and Flower Garden Club of Barrington: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Dr. Rex Bastian presents, "Fertilization-Myth Vs. Reality." Guest welcome. For information, (847) 382-1869.
Feb. 4
South Barrington Garden Club: Thursday, Feb. 4, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Cindy Tyley demonstrates useful ways to save time, energy and money while gardening in "Tips for the Lazy Gardener. Anita, (847) 277-7151.
Hoffman Estates Garden Club: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Certified Arborist Chris Mest presents, "Tree Care and Pruning." All welcome.
Prospect Heights Garden Club: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Gary Morava Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Carolyn Stein discusses, " My Book of Flowers." by Princess Grace of Monaco. Call Janet, (847) 259-5354.
Feb. 6
Microchip your pet: Saturday, Feb. 6, Loving Care Animal Clinic, 2633 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. To schedule an appointment for your pet, call (847) 670-8488. Reduced fee of $25 per pet applies and includes registration of the microchip.
Feb. 8
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Feb. 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.
Feb. 10
Wheeling Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Chris (847) 537-8642.
Rolling Meadows Garden Club: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Community Center card room, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. "Tomato Lady Speaks" includes snippets and tips from six generations of urban gardening. Focus is on organic, heirloom and the number one garden crop - tomatoes. For information, (847) 818-3200, ext. 230.
Garden Club of Mount Prospect: 11:30 a.m. social time; 12:15 business meeting; 1:30 p.m. program Wednesday, Feb. 10, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Bill Kruser, president of the Arlington Heights Camera Club and art commissioner for the village of Arlington Heights, speaks on garden photography. Bring garden photographs to share.
Feb. 11
Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 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 dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 13
Spay Day USA: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14, PetSmart, 162 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale. Almost Home Foundation will host an educational and informative event about lost cost spay and neuter facilities, promoting responsible pet ownership, and other resources. For information, call Deanne, (847) 977-9774.
Feb. 15
Arlington Heights Garden Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Gloria, (847) 398-2079 or gardencentral.oeg/illinois/arlingtonheights.
Feb. 16
Arlington Anglers Fishing Club: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Dick's Sports Store, Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Sun Times outdoors columnist Dale Bowman talks about Chicago area fishing opportunities. Bob, (630) 688-0995 or arlingtonanglers.com.
Feb. 17
Tri-Village Garden Club: Meets Wednesday, Feb. 17, Hanover Park Branch Library, 4300 Audrey Lane. Annual dues $15. (630) 830-0118 or (630) 289-4253. trivillagegardenclub.org.
Feb. 18
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Michael Nowak, host of a gardening program on ECPT radio, entertain the club with his insights into the gardening world. All gardeners welcome. For information, call Beth, (847) 934-7929.
Feb. 20
Gardening Prep Workshop: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Libertyville sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville. Licensed physical therapists from Creative Rehab Center for Sports, Wellness and Rehab will teach you how to get your body ready for the fun and satisfaction of gardening without the aches and pains. Learn to stretch, move, lift and strengthen specifically related to gardening. Free to the public, registration required, call (847) 367-1504.
Feb. 27
Lincoln State Cat Club Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28, Harper College, Roselle and Algonquin roads, Palatine. Fiftieth anniversary show includes "Best in Show, education ring, over 20 vendor booths. $8; children under 6 free. Visit lscats.org.
March 20
Spring Flower Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday March 20, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Celebrate the arrival of spring with over 30 exhibitors, product demonstrations and free educational seminars all day. (847) 359-1080.
March 27
Hound Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. For ages 16 and over with dog. Dogs hunt for eggs filled with treats and have a picture taken with the bunny $6 per dog in advance. Call (847) 991-0333 for information or to register.
Midwest Bass Busters: Bass fishing club is looking for new members at any experience level. No boat is necessary. Monthly meetings are held at The Where Else Lounge, Higgins Road and Lively Blvd., in Elk Grove Village. The club fishes one weekend a month from April-October. Call Len (847) 870-7070.
Stillman Nature Center: Volunteers are being sought to help in a variety of areas including, landscape maintenance, birds of prey and more. (847) 428-6957 or stillnc@wildblue.net.