We are currently accepting applications for our 2024 summer internship program. Funded by a grant from the Oberweiler Foundation, this popular summer job experience is a 10-week paid program for college students in the environmental sciences or related studies. CFC summer interns get hands-on experience in scientific monitoring and restoration management techniques, working alongside ecological mentors. Internships begin the Tuesday …
Register for Summer Camp today!
Learn about nature all around you. Join CFC’s Summer Camp! Hands-on experiences, fund, learning, crafts, and new friends. We offer age-appropriate activities in small groups with a high adult-to-camper ratio. Two age-specific camps are offered each June. Kids will be wowed by exploring prairie, wetland, and savanna habitats while learning about native flowers, butterflies, birds, insects, mammals, aquatic creatures and …
Barrington Area Spring Bird Walks & Hikes 2024
We are excited to once again sponsor this fabulous series of local bird watching adventures! Track spring migration with Barrington naturalists Wendy Paulson, Barb Karon, and Laura Simpson.Walks are free and open to the public. Spaces are limited and registration is required.Bring binoculars (and insect repellent if desired) and dress for the weather. See full list dates and view details. …
Calling all ‘4th Graders on the Prairie’ volunteers
We hope you will consider volunteering in the prairie this September! 4th Graders on the Prairie is an award-winning collaboration between Barrington District 220 and Citizens for Conservation. All eight elementary schools in the district participate, and many volunteers are needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the value of our work with future land stewards. Contact us to volunteer …
Barrington Area Fall Bird Walks & Hikes 2023
We are excited to once again sponsor this fabulous series of local bird watching adventures! Track fall migration with Barrington naturalists Wendy Paulson, Barb Karon, and Laura Simpson.Walks are free and open to the public. Spaces are limited and registration is required.Bring binoculars (and insect repellent if desired) and dress for the weather. See full list dates and view details. …
Dragonflies and Damselflies—Date Change 2/18
Dragonflies and Damselflies Guest Speaker: Cindy Crosby, Author of Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural and Personal History NOTE NEW Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. coffee, conversation, displays, handouts; 10:00-11:30 a.m. program Location: Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough Street; free parking behind building Discover the fascinating and bizarre lives of these garden fliers. Learn about their distinctive …
2020 Summer Interships – Application Opens
CFC is currently accepting applications for our 2020 summer intern program. This popular internship is a 10-week paid program for college students, in the environmental sciences, and one week paid program for high school students. Each program provides hands-on experience in restoration management methods and techniques. Many interns have gone on to successful careers in environmental fields. More info and …
10/26 Training – Audubon Bird Count
Recent articles reported that bird populations in North America have decreased by 3 billion birds, 29%, since 1970. How do we know this? Thanks to decades of volunteer citizen scientist birders doing annual coordinated bird counts. Bird populations shifts are an indication of the health of ecosystems and impacts on nature over time. Check out the shift of your favorite …
Live Owl Presentation 10/1
Mark Your Calendar! On Tuesday, October 1st at 7 pm Mark Spreyer will present live owls and other raptors at the Garlands in Barrington. Learn about these amazing birds and Mark’s work at Stillman Nature Center. Program is free to the public Sponsored By: Field and Flower Garden Club, Citizens for Conservation, and South Barrington Garden Club
Moth Week – Survey Night Insects
Join in the fun and learning as local Entomologist Rich Teper draws in the night’s flying moths and insects. He will use a moth sheet and special light to attach the moths and then identify and share information about each species. Unique experience, fun and learning for all ages. Please register by calling 847-382-7283 or email [email protected] Lcation: CFC, 459 …
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