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November 2019
Restoration Work Day
Become a wilderness warrior! Work outside with the Barrington Area Conservation Trust at Far Field Nature Preserve. We will be removing buckthorn saplings and collecting seeds. We will provide all the tools. Be sure to sign the Volunteer Waiver Form. Wear boots, dress for the weather and bring water. All are welcome! Far Field Nature Preserve is located on the corner of Lake Cook and Old Sutton Roads (Just south of Lake Cook on Old Sutton Road) *Please note, work
Find out more »Restoration Work Day
Become a wilderness warrior! Work outside with the Barrington Area Conservation Trust at Far Field Nature Preserve. We will be spreading seeds. Be sure to sign the Volunteer Waiver Form, wear work clothes, and bring water. All are welcome! Far Field Nature Preserve is located on the corner of Lake Cook and Old Sutton Roads (Just south of Lake Cook on Old Sutton Road) *Please note, work days will be conducted rain or shine. It will be cancelled if it
Find out more »December 2019
Restoration Work Day- Tower Lakes Nature Preserve
Become a wilderness warrior! Work outside with the Barrington Area Conservation Trust at Tower Lakes Nature Preserve. We will provide all the tools. Be sure to sign the Volunteer Waiver Form, wear work clothes, and bring water. All are welcome! Come help clear invasive brush and spread native seed in this new area (formerly Barclay Woods). Tools will be provided. Volunteers from FOUR conservation groups will be working together at this event: Cuba Township, Tower Lakes, BACT and CFC. Doing
Find out more »February 2020
Far Field Workday
Become a wilderness warrior! Work outside with the Barrington Area Conservation Trust at Far Field Nature Preserve. We will provide all the tools. Be sure to sign the Volunteer Waiver Form, wear work clothes, and bring water. All are welcome! Far Field Nature Preserve is located on the corner of Lake Cook and Old Sutton Roads (Just south of Lake Cook on Old Sutton Road) *Please note, work days will be conducted rain or shine. It will be cancelled if
Find out more »March 2020
Highway Clean Up- CANCELLED
Work Day has been CANCELLED
Find out more »April 2020
Postponed-Earth Day Celebration
Planting day at Pedersen Preserve.
Find out more »September 2020
Workday at Pederson Preserve
We look forward to working with you. We ask you to wear a mask, and we will maintain safety protocols. Because we will be working outdoors, we encourage you to wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy close-toe shoes, and gloves if possible. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. Please check the website www.bactrust.org for any weather-related updates, and you are welcome to email us with any questions or concerns.
Find out more »October 2020
Oaktober Fest
Join us to celebrate October and the coming of Fall. Seed collecting, dispersal and oak tree planting at our beautiful Far Field Nature Preserve. Registration required. Click on the liability waiver to register. Because of COVID we have hour time slots. Please dress for the weather and bring your own mask, work gloves, water bottle and snack if necessary. Please check the website’s homepage in case of inclement weather. Thanks to the Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club and The Garden Club
Find out more »January 2021
Workday at Pederson Preserve
We look forward to working with you. We ask you to wear a mask, and we will maintain safety protocols. Because we will be working outdoors, we encourage you to wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy close-toe shoes, and gloves if possible. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. Please check the website www.bactrust.org for any weather-related updates, and you are welcome to email us with any questions or concerns. Pederson Preserve is located across from Barrington
Find out more »Far Field Workday
We look forward to working with you. We ask you to wear a mask, and we will maintain safety protocols. Because we will be working outdoors, we encourage you to wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy close-toe shoes, and gloves if possible. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. Please check the website www.bactrust.org for any weather-related updates, and you are welcome to email us with any questions or concerns. Below is the link to our Far Field
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