Barrington Village Hall
Bumblebees of Barrington
Barrington Village Hall 200 S. Hough St., Barrington, ILOf the 74 total observations of the federally endangered rusty-patched bumblebee in Lake County in 2023, 36 of them — almost half — were on CFC properties. Stephen Barten will share his bumblebee photos along with information on bumblebee natural history and identification. Stephen Barten is a CFC/Lake County Forest Preserve District/Barrington Greenway Initiative Bumblebee Monitor. The protocol includes photographing ...
Caring for Our Native Oaks
Barrington Village Hall 200 S. Hough St., Barrington, ILOur beautiful native oaks provide many ecosystem services to our habitats. Learn which oak species grow best in different habitats. Discover techniques and tips that you can follow to care for your oaks and keep them healthy and thriving over their long lives. Charlie Keppel is semi-retired from what is now The Davey Tree Expert Company. He performs community outreach ...
The Dark Side of Nature: The Meaning of Night to You and the World
Barrington Village Hall 200 S. Hough St., Barrington, ILFor the entire history of life on Earth, dark nights followed sunlit days. In a little more than a century we’ve altered that natural pattern by illuminating our nights. Excessive artificial light can harm humans and wildlife. Many species of plants, insects, birds and other animals benefit from the absence of disturbing artificial lighting. Ken Walczak will share the principles ...
Hill ‘N Dale Restoration Plans
Barrington Village Hall 200 S. Hough St., Barrington, ILWhile CFC’s acquisition of 246 acres along Spring Creek saved the former horse farm from development, the hard work is just beginning. Learn about the process to restore the critical wetlands habitat along with sedge meadow, wet prairie, prairie, and savanna communities. Jim Anderson is Vice President of Citizens for Conservation’s Board of Directors and an active restoration volunteer. He ...