nature
Rain Gardens in the Home Landscape. Wednesday, 4/5 Ela Library, 7 pm
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL, United StatesRegister now for this free, informative discussion of the importance of a well designed rain garden to the environment, our waterways and area wildlife. Local expert Greg Rajsky will show examples and give advice on developing and maintaining these important mini-ecosystems. Register through the Ela Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Sponsored by the Ancient […]
Meet AOF at the Barrington Area KidFest / Kite Fly – Nature Learning
Citizen's ParkTwo great events equaling one fabulously fun day of nature learning. The Ancient Oaks Foundation will join dozens of local groups who seek to Leave No Child Inside.
Birds and Blossoms
Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Preserve 500 Lions Drivev, Lake Zurich, IL, United StatesJoin us for an early morning walk through the Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Park to look for spring migratory birds as well as the wide variety of spring wildflowers that can be found in this rarer oak woodland. Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Park, 500 Lions Drive, LZ. Extra parking lot south of the Park. Cost: […]
Monarchs in Peril
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL, United StatesFriends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Member Vince Mosca will lead a discussion on the decline in our monarch butterfly population. Learn more about the Monarch's perilous migration across the North American continent, from the Monarch's wintering grounds in the mountains of Mexico. Learn how you can help save this iconic native butterfly. Sponsored by Ancient […]
Ancient Oaks Foundation’s Anniversary Celebration
IL, United StatesMighty Oak Heritage Celebration: Join the Ancient Oaks Foundation’s Anniversary Celebration as we begin our tenth year of preserving the area’s oak woodlands and open spaces. This family fun afternoon will include a scavenger hunt, story time under the oak tree, live raptor display, a butterfly educational display, kids nature activities and crafts, in addition to an […]
