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American History Essay Contest and Good Citizens Award Event

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL, United States

At the beginning of the current school year, students from local area schools were invited to participate in one of two contests: 5th-8th graders were invited to submit essays on the topic “Celebrating A Century: America’s National Parks”. Students who participated will be recognized at all levels of participation, with the winners’ sponsoring schools receiving […]

FPDCC: Stargazing

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, USA

Friday, Feb. 24 • 7 pm Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills Come out on an almost moonless night to gaze at stars and other celestial bodies. Registration required. Cost: Free. Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592.  

FPDCC: This Old Birdhouse

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, USA

Prepare for the upcoming nesting season by constructing a birdhouse. Plans and placement suggestions will be included. One birdhouse per family. Ages 10 & up. Registration required and limited / $5 donation per birdhouse. Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592.

FPDCC: Art in Nature: Oil Painting Techniques

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

Have fun manipulating oil paint on canvas using traditional and unique implements to create your own masterpiece. Taught by artist Carol Foster. Registration required. For ages 12 & up. Cost: Free. Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592.

CFC: Native Shrubs as Habitat and Host Plants – Community Education

Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St., Barrington

Shaw’s Possibility Place is northeastern Illinois’s leading producer of native arboriculture. He will discuss the ways indigenous creatures use native shrubs for food, shelter and reproduction.

FCSCWP : What is that stuff in your creek?

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL, United States

A Program sponsored by the Flint Creek/Spring Creek Watersheds Join the Watershed Partners and learn about: Why do Creeks change colors? What happens when the water levels rise? Why are there suds in the creek? Who is living in the creek? Is the water dangerous for my pets? Featuring Mike Adam from the Lake County […]

Spring Bird Walks & Hikes

Beese Park

Get to know nearby nature with Barrington area naturalist Wendy Paulson. Walks are free and open to the public though spaces are limited and RSVPs are required. Waterproof boots are strongly recommended for these hikes. Don’t forget your binoculars! Before you head out, please be sure to check the Citizens for Conservation website (citizensforconservation.org) for […]

CFC: Personal Land Restoration – Community Education

Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St., Barrington, IL 60010

by Ders Anderson, Greenways Director, Openlands Little did Ders and his family know when they started their prairie in 1981, how one ecological connection would lead to another, and another. Come get inspired by their 35-year story.

Barrington LEADS: ABC’s of Substance Abuse

Barrington High School, 616 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

Release from Barrington LEADS Join Barrington LEADS and the Lake County Opioid Initiative in an informative prescription and heroin discussion a panel of subject matter experts will be leading the discussion.