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Environmental Scholarship Opportunity

The Ancient Oaks Foundation is offering a scholarship for up to $1,000 to students interested in pursuing an environmental career.  Submissions are open until May 1st, 2022. A winner will be announced by May 24th, 2022.  Find more information and Apply Now!  https://www.ancientoaksfoundation.org/scholarship-program

Meet the Invaders! Bullies of the Midwestern Landscape

Ela Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

What is an Invasive Plant species? How do we know which ones are invasive? Using images, live specimens and other resources, a representative from Ancient Oaks Foundation will explain how to identify invasive plant species that regularly show up in our nature areas. Learn the hard facts about why these plants are so detrimental to [...]

Art in Trees at Kuechmann Kove Nature Playscape

Kuechmann Arboretum 626 N. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL, United States

Starting on June 13th and continuing until June 18th, artist Eric Widitz will be creating a wood-cut sculpture from an old oak tree at the Kuechmann Kove Nature Playscape in Lake Zurich. For more information click here. Please consider donating to the creation of this historic sculpture at the arboretum.

Spider Safari 2022

Kuechmann Arboretum 626 N. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL, United States

Looking for adventure? Join us on our safari to see how many different kinds of spiders live at Kuechmann Arboretum! We will be using different methods of capture and release. As learn new spidery skills, we will identify the spider families. All creatures will be released! Wear close toed shoes, long pants and be [...]

$5.00

Wings and Talons

Hawthorn Woods Village Hall Barn 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL

Ancient Oaks Foundation and The Village of Hawthorn Woods are hosting Wings and Talons. Come enjoy this live show of some of our region’s birds of prey. All are welcome to learn about the role raptors play in Hawthorn Woods’ environment. 7:00-8:30PM Friday Feb 24th, 2023 Village Hall Barn (2 Lagoon Drive) Register online!  [...]

Dabblers & Divers

Breezewald Park 125 N. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

AGES: 12+ YEARS OLD Area ponds and lakes including Lake Zurich’s own, host a wide array of waterfowl during the spring migration. Join AOF as we explore the wet world of over twenty species of these spectacular visitors. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Bird guides if you have them. LOCATION: Breezewald Park, [...]

$5.00

Spring Wildflowers Show!

Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Park 500 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

The spring wildflowers can be fleeting! We will visit multiple sites where Ancient Oaks volunteers work hard to provide the perfect conditions for this grand seasonal spectacular. Not only will the flowers be blooming but the pollinators will be awakening! Ages 12+

$5.00

Pond Exploration – Manor Park

Manor Park 5 Miller Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

Join Ancient Oaks Foundation’s volunteers to discover who lives in the pond. We will be using nets and microscopes to identify these aquatic creatures. During the exploration we will be able to determine the water quality of the pond. All participants will practice catch and release. Please wear shoes that are sturdy and can [...]

$5.00

Fantastic Fireflies

Old Mill Grove Park Shelter 675 Old Mill Grove Rd, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

Note: The Date Has Been Changed Due To Weather - NOW ON SATURDAY We will learn the life cycle of this fascinating beetle through games and stories. Then we will explore the Old Mill Grove park wetlands to catch and release these magical ‘lights of summer’. A seasonal snack will be served. Dress for [...]

$5.00

Monarchs Mania!

Kuechmann Arboretum 626 N. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL, United States

If you love everything monarchs join us! The Monarchs are here and living in Lake Zurich! Did you know that Lake Zurich is a Monarch city? We will explore the life cycle on our milkweeds and find out how we can do more to help the monarch population. This program will be for the [...]

$5.00

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