Explore the beauty and function of native plants, in collaboration with Barrington Area Library. Environmental Restoration Specialist David Eubanks has restored native ecologies with private landowners, Openlands, Cook County Forest Preserves, the City of Chicago, and the Lincoln Park Conservancy. He’ll share the different requirements of prairie, woodland, and wetland plants, and how to source and maintain the best native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees for your specific niche. Q & A to follow.

#RestoreOurEarth Details for Earth Day at Pederson Preserve: We will be planting! Advance registration required (Click on register link).  Park at the Barrington High School.  Please dress for the weather.  Wear your mask ~ we will be social distancing. 

Let's Celebrate Barrington's Exceptional Open Spaces!          .                                       Live music plus activities for the whole family! Pack a picnic (or treat yourself to our on-site food options!), your favorite libation, lawn concert gear, and join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship! Featuring Barrington's own singer/songwriter Pat McKillen! Spirit and cider tastings by Mesh & Bone! Mini

OaktoberFest 2021 Free family fun ~ enjoy an afternoon in our lush oak savannah! Sunday, October 3 Noon - 3pm RAIN DATE Sunday, October 10, Noon-3pm • Oak Wilt Disease Awareness • Collecting and Sowing Native Seeds • Planting Native Trees and Shrubs • Acorn Preparation for Growing New Oaks • More activities for all ages! • Live Music • Refreshments If you plan to work in the field, please click HERE to register Parking is limited - car pool

Bringing Nature Home Do you want to attract pollinators to your garden? Are you interested in restoring native plants to your yard's ecosystem?   Join us to explore the different requirements of prairie, woodland and wetland plants.   Learn how to source and maintain the best native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and trees for your specific location.   Bring your questions - Q&A to follow!    David Eubanks has worked as a distinguished environmentalist, ecologist and native plant designer for 30

RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER Originally scheduled for April 22 The forecasted rain and the wet conditions at Pederson Preserve mean that we have rescheduled for Friday, April 29, 3:30 - 5:30 pm   #RestoreOurEarth Earth Day at Pederson Preserve! Join us for Earth Day 2022   Plant Warrior Sedges and a Bald Cypress tree Learn about stream ecology in Flint Creek Create seed packets with native plant seeds harvested from BACT preserves Clean up roadside trash along County Line Road 

Let's Celebrate Barrington's Exceptional Open Spaces!    Live music plus activities for the whole family! Pack a picnic or pre-order Tartans Charcuterie customized by Sage & Jam Grazing (NOTE - pre-orders close September 15). Bring your favorite libation, lawn concert gear, and join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship! Featuring Barrington's own musical talents Murley and Pat McKillen! Premium Silent Auction Exciting Live Auction Experience courtesy of Richard and Stacie Stephenson Spirit tasting, games, crafts and more! Price: