BGI
Workday – Brushcutting at Grassy Lake
Lake Barrington Village Hall 23860 N Old Barrington Rd, Lake Barrington, IL, United StatesGreat winter activity - get outside and cut invasive brush to improve habitats. Enjoy bonfires and helping nature with like-minded volunteers. Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring work gloves. Bring something to drink to keep hydrated. Snacks provided. Team leads and guidance so no experience is necessary. Tools are provided. You do not need to ...
BGI & MLK Volunteer Event – Spring Crk.
SPECIAL DAY OF SERVICE TO HELP NATURE Monday 1/20/2020 at Spring Creek, 9:30 - noon Volunteer for Nature with BGI & MLK Day of Service on MONDAY 1/20/2020. BGI volunteers will be cutting & burning buckthorn at the Spring Creek area from 9:30 – noon.(Directions below) Think of the holiday as “a day on, not a day off” where you ...
BGI – Brushcutting at Craftsbury
Citizens for Conservation HQ 459 Highway 22, Lake Barrington, IL, United StatesGreat winter activity - get outside and cut invasive brush and buckthorn to open up this remnant sedge meadow at Craftsbury Preserve. Work along side and learn from expert naturalists. Enjoy bonfires and helping nature with like-minded volunteers. Doing More Together! This is a collaborative BGI (Barrington Greenway Initative) event co-sponsored by CFC; the Forest Preserves of Lake, Cook and ...
Winter Hike + Tree ID
Baker's Lake Highland Ave parking lot (South of Hillside Ave), Barrington, IL, United StatesCome join this winter discovery hike at beautiful Baker’s Lake Savanna lead by our restoration leaders. Learn to ID trees and shrubs by their bark and branch structures. Other interesting winter facts also. All ages welcome. Dress for the weather. Free event but space is very limited and reservations are required. Send your RSVP request to [email protected]. You will receive ...