Thursday, November 8, 2012
The scouts helped Citizens for Conservation as part of Make a Difference Day.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Cub Scouts from local Pack 288 joined a record number of volunteers of all ages at Citizens for Conservation’s Make a Difference Day on October 27. Cub Scouts helped collect the soft, fuzzy seeds of prairie clover, the downy and fluffy seeds of little bluestem, and the plume-like feathery seed heads of Indian grass. Upon returning from seed collecting, the scouts visited CFC's seed room where all the collected seeds are drying and awaiting cleaning before sowing. The scouts were in awe of how different each seed looked in appearance and were amazed at the amount of seed collected by CFC volunteers. Each scout and his caregiver then joined the many other workday volunteers to enjoy CFC’s volunteer appreciation cook-out where burgers, hot …
Friday, September 7, 2012
Events happening in Barrington the weekend of Sept. 7-9, 2012.
Grigsby Prairie’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Time/Date: Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Oak Knoll Road east of Buckley Road, Barrington Hills Cost: Free Join Citizens for Conservation for a tour of Grigsby Prairie for its 25th anniversary celebration. The 42-acre tall grass prairie restoration is full of fall colors this time of year. Participants will enjoy refreshments, displays and a one-hour tour of the prairie. RSVP 847-382-SAVE and choose a time for your tour. They take place every 15 minutes starting at 9 a.m. with the last tour at 11:15 a.m. Please park only on the north side of Oak Knoll Road. Lake Barrington Shores Community Wide Garage Sale Time/Date: Sept. 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Route 59 between…
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Citizens for Conservation is offering tours of Grigsby Prairie next weekend.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Grigsby Prairie, Citizens for Conservation will offer summer and fall tours of this award-winning prairie restoration. The summer tour will be on Saturday, July 21, 9 to 10 a.m. To experience this wonderful preserve in summer, meet at the prairie's parking lot on Oak Knoll Road, east of Buckley Road in Barrington Hills. Bring water, binoculars and tick repellent. RSVP to Citizens for Conservation: 847-382-SAVE (7283).
