Pruning improves a trees strength and resistance to disease as well as its aesthetics and late fall and winter are the perfect time to prune your trees. Certified Arborist, Shannon Westphal, will explain the principles and demonstrates this important task. Know when it’s a DIY job or when you should call in a professional. A [...]
European native buckthorn is an invasive shrub that is slowly destroying our native oak woodlands and natural areas. More than likely you have some in your yard and early winter is the best time to eliminate it. Learn how to identify it and rid it from your property. Demonstrations and handouts will be provided. Free [...]
Coyotes are here to stay so let’s learn how to get along with them. Learn about the lives of coyotes, where they live and what to when you meet one. We’ll have stories, demonstrations, and a walk in the night forest to call for them. A seasonal snack will be served. Register online through the [...]
Meet us at a local oak woodland park to build a fort. Using materials, we find in the woodland, we will build our own self-styled fort. You can work as a team or build your own fort. These forts are designed for play ad dismantled after the program. Dress for the weather. A seasonal snack will [...]
One of nature's most fascinating birds is the owl. Several species of this "tiger in the sky" make Lake Zurich their home. There will be a live owl demonstration by Wings and Talons of Itasca, IL. We will have the time to learn about their life cycles, adaptations, and then go out to Paulus Park [...]
Winter is a great time to bird watch, especially for beginning birders. Join AOF as we look for our local birds and talk about how they survive and thrive in our Midwest winters. Learn how we can help them in our own backyards. Bird guides will be provided and bring your own binoculars, although we [...]
Join us for a casual evening of fun for a good cause. Make your own team or come as an individual and get teamed up with some new friends as we play Team Trivia to benefit our mission. Raffle baskets, games and prizes for the winners and losers. Regular price (deadline February 13) - $60/person [...]
Let's prepare for Spring! Build a bird nesting house to help our feathered friends build nests for their eggs. Basic tools will be used and you will decorate your box and take it home. Register by April 9 as we need to have kits prepared. Ages 8 and above. Cost: $15 per person. [...]
Join us for President Judi Thode's presentation on how to kick out Buckthorn in your yard. Then, help clean one of our local parks. To sign up for the event, please click here or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548aeac23a6fd0-arbor3 and you will be able to sign up for a particular park to clean.
Saturday, May 4- 11 am to 3 pm at Citizens Park, Barrington. This is a free event of various nature-related events for kids. Join Ancient Oaks Foundation as we will be sponsoring a booth where we will be making Monarch Mud Balls/Bombs - mud balls with milkweed and flower seeds. For more information about [...]
