Spring Plant Sale | May 3-5

Grab your trusty gardening notebook. Pre-order pick up and members-only sale are May 3 for the annual CFC Spring Native Plant, Tree, and Shrub Sale. We are excited to host the sale at Hill ‘N Dale again this year! Learn more.

2024 Summer Internships – Apply Today

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. …

Restoration Workdays

We are plugging away and getting our wetland warrior species out into the landscape. And, of course, we are deep into garlic mustard pulling season. Thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers, who help us sow seed, repot growing plants and install plugs in restoration areas. We are now into the full swing of spring restoration activities. Join us to …