2025 Community Education Programs

We offer monthly programs of interest to residents each year, January through April, and provide programs for organizations on request. Programs are free for members.  Visit our Community Education page for program details and to RSVP. In-person and online tickets are available for each program except April. We will email the Zoom link directly to program registrants. Photos (left to right): …

Gear Up for the Great Backyard Bird Count

Leader: Julia Martinez | CFC Youth Education Director Saturday, February 8, 2025 2-3 p.m. Register to Attend Join us for a fun and engaging experience where your family can discover how to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global event celebrating our feathered friends! Enjoy hands-on play in our interactive “nature nook” and create a special bird-themed craft …

Restore Nature. Join Us!

Summer restoration activities this year are focused on seed collection and planting projects. Join us for the fun! Sign up to receive weekly emails with workday location and 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 …

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Volunteers assist CFC Restoration Program Manager with seed harvesting in a preserve.

Help us protect natural areas and restore native plant communitiesin the greater Barrington area. Membership benefits include discounts at CFC plant sales, free admission to our educational programs, free children’s classes, and much more. Become a member today!