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August 2019
Tartans for the Trust…. Buy Tickets now!
Barrington Area Conservation Trust will host “Tartans for the Trust,” a new and exciting festival never seen before in the Barrington area on August 31st. The Barrington Hills Park District Riding Club will be transformed to the Highlands to include bagpipes, pub bands, games and activities for all ages! Traditional Celtic music will reverberate through the hills from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. “Tartans for the Trust” will be a multi-generational family celebration for all to enjoy. We were pleased when
Find out more »October 2019
Nature RX: How Spending Time In Nature is Good for Our Mind, Body, & Soul!
BACT hosts Dr. Teresa Horton, Ph.D. from the Laboratory for Human Biology Research at Northwestern University.
Find out more »November 2019
Shop Kendra Scott | Support BACT
Get your holiday gift and party lists together! Join us at Kendra Scott Jewelry, located in the Deer Park Towne Center, Wednesday, November 20 from 6-8. Kendra will donate 20% of all proceeds purchased during the event to BACT. Grab your friends and family and join us for this special reception! Since she began her company, Kendra has lived by three core values: Family, Fashion and Philanthropy. She created a brand and culture that authentically values giving back and making
Find out more »February 2020
Teens4Green Meeting-Canceled
Teens4Green meet once a month during the school year to discuss conservation topics and create outreach activities. Additionally, the teen board represents BACT in a variety of BACT events as well as community programs. Come join our fun group and make a difference in the community!
Find out more »Bringing Nature Home
Bringing Nature Home: A presentation on the important role native plants can play in home landscapes. Free and open to the public. No registration necessary. Ever wonder how to bring native wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs into your yard? Please join us for a free community presentation featuring Dave Eubanks. Dave is a landscape designer who works with many landowners who desire the beauty and function of native plants. He will explain the differences between prairie, woodland, and wetland
Find out more »March 2020
One Earth Film Festival
Join Go Green Barrington and the Barrington Area Library for the One Earth Film Festival at the Catlow in Barrington. Look for BACT's Teens4Green in the lobby! 8 Billion Angels weaves together the voices of people around the world to help us fully understand the human impact on ecology. Local environmental groups will be on hand to provide a range of action steps. Free event but please register at gogreenbarrington.org.
Find out more »April 2020
Postponed-Earth Day Celebration
Planting day at Pedersen Preserve.
Find out more »June 2020
BACT Summer Internship
This week long summer internship provides a hands-on opportunity to explore, learn, and participate in a variety of scientific methods utilized in the environmental field. Must be a current high school student, including incoming freshmen through seniors who graduate the spring immediately before the program.
Find out more »August 2020
Tartans for the Trust
BACT invites the entire community to it's multi-generational highlander festival! This unique event brings a variety of opportunities to be involved. Follow the button below to explore how your clan can take part!
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