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 ...
Great Backyard Bird Count
Citizens for Conservation HQ 459 Highway 22, Lake Barrington, IL, United States
The Battle for Our Wetlands – Program
Barrington Village Hall 200 S. Hough St., Barrington, ILTopic: Using native sedges to restore wetlands Speaker: Kevin Scheiwiller, Restoration Manager, Citizens for Conservation Kevin will discuss how to use warrior sedges to combat wetland invasives and rebuild a functioning sedge meadow. If you have ever attempted to take on wetland thugs such as reed canary grass, cattails, or phragmites you know how difficult your restoration efforts can be. ...
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 ...