Kudos to our men and women in blue who will be participating again--rain or shine-- in this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting Special Olympics Illinois.  You, too, can participate in this largest fundraising campaign for Special Olympics by making a donation to this cause and/or line the street to cheer on VBHPD! For donations, […]

Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Try archery, climb a tree, touch a fish, check out the restoration equipment, or pitch a tent. Bring your bike for a Check-Over by LL Bean. Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, in Barrington Hills, is one of six nature centers operated by the Forest Preserves of Cook […]

CRABTREE NATURE CENTER, BARRINGTON HILLS The first day will be spent investigating fish. On the second day, we will go fishing at a local lake. Ages 7 – 12. COST: $20     Find Similar Events: VENUEMORE EVENTS AT CRABTREE NATURE CENTER OR IN NORTHWEST COOK COUNTY. TOPICSMORE EVENTS BY TOPIC: DAY CAMP, FISHING, NORTHWEST COOK COUNTY Event Contact 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov Location […]

CRABTREE NATURE CENTER, BARRINGTON HILLS   Hike the trails and look for and identify native herps (amphibians and reptiles) along the trails at Crabtree Nature Center. Wear comfortable close-toed shoes, dress for the weather, and be prepared for a two-hour hike.   COST: FREE Event Contact 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov