Backyard Wildlife: If you Build, It They Will Come
Stephen Barten, Naturalist and Wildlife Photographer -- Video of Program Stephen Barten will focus on the wildlife in his backyard after 25 years of clearing buckthorn and other invasives and planting native plants. Using observation, photography and trailcam videos he has documented more than 20 species of mammals and 15 species of reptiles and amphibians, plus myriad birds. His message ...
50th Anniversary Annual Meeting
Video Recording HERE of this virtual meeting celebrating 50 years of conservation.
Stormwater Management Success
Andy Hay, Conservation Steward and Community Leader Andy Hay will share the process that the Village of Tower Lakes used to reduce pollution from reaching the community’s lakes and to reduce the volume of stormwater entering drainage systems. His community’s success can be replicated by homeowners and residential neighborhoods. Andy was project manager for their Raingardens and Bioswales project and ...
Bird Walk – Crabtree Nature Center
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesApril 2, 8 a.m. — Crabtree Nature Center (3 Stover Road off of Palatine Road) Get outside and track spring migration of birds with Barrington naturalist Wendy Paulson. Walks are free and open to the public. But spaces are limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Current COVID protocols will be observed; bring your binoculars and your mask! Good walking shoes or boots are recommended. ...