Walk with us in Barrington’s 4th of July parade. Show your support for our mission, get some exercise and participate in a fun community event. Meet us around 9:30 a.m. in the Orange staging area at the Barrington High School parking lot. No cars are allowed to park at the high school on the 4th so please get dropped off …
It’s the year of the bird
2018 marks the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird-protection law ever passed. In honor of this milestone, nature lovers around the world are joining forces to celebrate the “Year of the Bird” and commit to protecting birds today and for the next hundred years. Join National Geographic, National Audubon Society, Birdlife International and …
BGI – Cuba Marsh Sedge Planting – June 9, 9 to 11 a.m.
Join us for the next event in our BGI Explore and Restore series – sedge planting at Cuba Marsh. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Plant side-by-side with experienced volunteer stewards and staff from Citizens for Conservation, Audubon Great Lakes, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Forest Preserves of Cook County, and Lake County Forest Preserves. Meet in the main …
Barrington Greenway Initiative Event – May 19, 9-11 a.m.
Join us for the next event in our BGI Explore and Restore series – a spring hike at Cuba Marsh. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Hike side-by-side with experienced volunteer stewards and staff from Citizens for Conservation, Audubon Great Lakes, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Forest Preserves of Cook County, and Lake County Forest Preserves. Meet in the …
Discounted native plants available – limited supply
CFC’s 22nd annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree sale was once again a great success! (And the volunteers were spectacular!) There are plants left over at the CFC office – lots of great shrubs, forbs, grasses, trees and woodland plants are available at greatly reduced prices. All ferns: $5 Plugs: $2.50; Quarts: $4 Woodlands: $5 Shrubs and trees: $25 Trees and shrubs include: Filbert …
Sign up for Junior Naturalists Camp in June – Ages 7-10
June 18-22 – Ages 7-10 Junior Naturalists Camp-Ages 7-10. 9-11:30 a.m. Have fun outdoors every day! Join us for guided nature walks to discover biodiversity in our nature preserves. Campers become Junior Naturalists as they create nature art, record scientific observations, identify native plants and animals while having amazing hands-on experiences. Learn how to catch water bugs and fish with nets, where …
Please sign up for a volunteer shift at the plant sale April 30 to May 7
Spring is here – and so is Citizens for Conservation’s Native Plant, Shrub & Tree Sale! CFC’s annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale is May 5-6, and we could use your help to: Set up our sales site on the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital campus, just across the road from CFC’s headquarters Fill and double-check pre-sale orders Assist …
Nature Walk at Flint Creek Savanna – April 22 – 1 to 3
Join us 1-3 p.m. for a guided tour of our largest preserve, Flint Creek Savanna. Learn more about our local efforts to save and restore native prairies. Refreshments will be served.
Earth Day Celebration and Workday – April 21 Lake Zurich Rd entrance
Join us to plant thousands of sedges under the mighty oaks from 9-11 a.m. at Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve – Lake Zürich Road entrance. A light lunch will follow the event. RSVP
Meet CFC’s 2018 Officers
CFC is pleased to announce that Kathleen Leitner will be CFC’s new President! Ralph Tarquino, Edith Auchter, and Leslie Coolidge will be rounding our team of wonderful, experienced Officers. Please click here for more information about our Board of Directors and Consultants. Officers Kathleen Leitner, President Kathleen is a civic-minded attorney, and was a multi-term Village President of Tower Lakes. …