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April 2021
Go Native in Your Backyard (Zoom Presentation)
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.
Find out more »Earth Day at Pederson Preserve
#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.
Find out more »June 2021
Work Day at Pederson Preserve
The prescribed burn is done, Earth Day plants are in and the path has fresh mulch! Join us as we overseed the remainder of the path on this work day. Because we will be working outdoors, we encourage you to wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes and gloves if possible. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. Please wear a mask and we will maintain safety protocols. Pederson Preserve is located on Lake Cook Road
Find out more »July 2021
Work Day at Pederson Preserve
The dog days of summer are here - let's get out in the field and continue stewarding the land! Because we will be working outdoors, we encourage you to wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes and gloves if possible. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. Pederson Preserve is located on Lake Cook Road across from Barrington High School. There is NO parking on the preserve. Please park in the parking lot at Barrington High
Find out more »August 2021
Work Day at Far Field Nature Preserve
Your mission - should you choose to accept it - Invasive Eradication! We will be targeting Queen Anne's Lace, Thistle, Sweet Clover and more! Wear leather gloves if you have them - those thistle thorns are sharp! We will have rubberized gloves available. Because we will be working outdoors, we encourage you to wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide a water cooler to refill from.
Find out more »Tartans for the Trust – 20th Anniversary
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
Find out more »October 2021
OaktoberFest
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
Find out more »November 2021
Work Day at Far Field Nature Preserve
Tending to the Tender Trees! We planted them at OaktoberFest Now we need to protect them! Anti-Deer Fencing: We will be installing wire mesh fencing around the sapling oaks and shrubs that we planted during OaktoberFest. No free lunch here, Bambi! Mulch: Each newly planted oak sapling and native shrub will get a mulch blanket to keep them warm and hydrated this winter. Garbage Collectors: One or two sets of hands can do garbage clean up along Lake
Find out more »February 2022
Work Day at Far Field Nature Preserve
Time to Hunt Down Invasives! Buckthorn doesn't stand a chance! Need a winter workout? Need to get outside? Join us cutting invasive shrubs, building and burning brush piles Register HERE Dress for the weather! Bring a reusable water bottle. Far Field Nature Preserve is located at the corner of Lake Cook Road and Old Sutton Road. Turn south on Old Sutton Road and the preserve gate will be the next entry on the left. Email any questions. We look forward
Find out more »March 2022
Work Day at Far Field Nature Preserve
Invasive Eradication Part 2! Buckthorn doesn't stand a chance! Need a winter workout? Need to get outside? Join us cutting invasive shrubs, building and burning brush piles Register HERE Dress for the weather! Bring a reusable water bottle. Far Field Nature Preserve is located at the corner of Lake Cook Road and Old Sutton Road. Turn south on Old Sutton Road and the preserve gate will be the next entry on the left. Email any questions. We look forward to
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