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Help us protect the places that have inspired us!

Barrington Area Conservation Trust is devoted to preserving our community’s rare and exceptional open spaces for current and future generations. Each acre restored, each habitat protected, begins with you. Learn about our work and how you can get involved.  

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Conservation Initiatives

Since our inception in 2001, we have preserved over 520 acres of land in the Barrington Area including conservation easements on private homeowner property as well as BACT’s own nature preserves. Our conservation initiatives focus on:

Preserve: Permanently preserve private land and water resources.

Restore: Restore the properties we preserve.

Inspire: Educate and inspire the community to participate in local conservation efforts.

Easements

Conservation Easements

Heritage Corridor

 

Teen Programs

Conservation@School

Teens4Greens

Workdays

Eagle & Girl Scout Projects

Summer Internship

 

 

Home Conservation

Conservation@Home

Invasive Species

Attracting Pollinators

  

Workplace Conservation

Conservation@Work

Together, we are making a difference in our community!

Barrington Area Conservation Trust has preserved 520 acres of land, we have 10 conservation easements, 17 heritage corridor scenic byways, and 5 nature preserves. In the past 2 years, we have planted 10,000+ native plants and shrubs, installed 52 monarch pollinator gardens, planted 110 oak trees. We have inspired 1000+ high school students and engaged 300+ volunteers. You can help us continue this work with your generous contribution.

 

Ways to Give to the Barrington Area Conservation Trust

 

Donate to BACT

With your donation to the Barrington Area Conservation Trust, you are part of the work we do and the solutions we offer for a healthier, greener place to live.

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