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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
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 »Teens4Greens Meeting
Teens4Greens board meets the second Friday of every 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 different in our community. Contact [email protected].
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 »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 »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
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
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