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Please Join Us for OaktoberFest 2024!
The Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT) invites you to OaktoberFest 2024 on Sunday, October 6, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at BACT’s Far Field Nature Preserve, located on Old Sutton Road at the intersection of Old Sutton and County Line Road. This year’s event highlights “Animals in Conservation,” showcasing the vital role animals play in preserving ecosystems.
Event Details
• Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
• Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Location: BACT’s Far Field Nature Preserve, Old Sutton Road at the intersection of Old Sutton and County Line Road.
• Admission: Free (Donations encouraged)
OaktoberFest offers activities for all ages, including:
• Oak Tree Planting – Help restore Far Field Nature Preserve to its pre-settlement vegetation.
• Seed Collection – Learn about native plants and collect seeds for future projects.
• Animal Ambassadors – Meet local animal ambassadors and learn how they are involved in conservation.
• Interactive Presentations – Explore topics like native tree canopy restoration, equine land management, and wildlife rehabilitation.
Corporate and individual sponsorships are available to support BACT’s mission. For sponsorship inquiries and general questions, contact us at [email protected]. To sign up as a volunteer or learn more, visit www.bactrust.org
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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PAST EVENTS
Join us for an Earth Day Celebration!
On Monday, April 22nd from 9am-2pm, come on over to Pederson Preserve for a celebration of our great planet!
We will host a plaque dedication in honor of Richard Lamke and John Ardente’s steadfast efforts in the restoration of this great preserve.
The dedication will begin 9:30am and restoration activities will be conducted until 2pm.
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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 and 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.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is the act of making a commitment to give an organization a major gift, over time or at death, as part of a donor’s financial & estate planning.
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Barrington Area Conservation Trust every time you shop Amazon, at no cost to you.