Community Ed
POSTPONED -Vanishing Edens:
Barrington Village Hall 200 S. Hough St., Barrington, ILAs a precautionary response to coronavirus (COVID-19), this event is being postponed. This decision is based on guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health, which cite social distancing and event cancellations as effective means for preventing the spread of disease. Please monitor this website and our social media channels for updated information. Topic: Current environmental pressures impact on local ...
CANCELLED – Living with Beavers
ILNOTE: The April Community Education programs on Living with Beavers is cancelled in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Topic: Insights and research on beavers Speaker: Chris Anchor, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Forest Preserve District of Cook County Chris was to discuss his research on beavers in our area. Years of research contribute to his broad understanding of many wildlife species, making him ...
CANCELLED – One Drop At A Time
ILNOTE: The April Community Education program on One Drop at a Time is cancelled in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). This was to be an evening event and repeat session of the One Drop At A Time program on 1/18/2020 Topic: Yard storm water management practices Speaker: Marcus de la fleur, landscape architect Marcus de la fleur will discuss the stunning ...
50 Ways to Improve Habitat in Your Yard
Barrington Area Library webinar - see registration link providedPeggy Simonsen, Director, Citizens for Conservation - Video of program available Celebrating CFC’s 50th anniversary, Peggy shared important ways to use shrubs, trees, native plants in all seasons, water resources and earth-friendly practices to increase habitat for birds, pollinators and other useful critters. Peggy is the Chair of Citizens for Conservation’ s Community Education Committee and former president of CFC. ...