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Coyotes by the Campfire

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

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 [...]

Fort Making

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

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 [...]

Owl Prowl

The Chalet @ Paulus Park 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

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 Bird Watch

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

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 [...]

4th Annual Trivia Night

Kemper Lakes Golf Club 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer, IL, United States

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 [...]

$60.00

Bird House Building!

The Chalet @ Paulus Park 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

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. [...]

$15.00

Arbor Day Celebration

The Chalet @ Paulus Park 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

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.   

Kidfest/Kite Fly

Citizens Park 511 N. Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL, United States

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 [...]

Wonders of a Watershed

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

Join Ancient Oaks Foundation for “Wonders of a Watershed” at the Ela Area Public Library.  We all live in a watershed but what makes them important to our daily lives?  Flint Creek Watershed Partnership’s, Faye Sinnott, will discuss how watersheds work, what services they provide, threats and challenges to a healthy watershed as well as [...]

Meditation in the Woods

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

What better place to meditate than in a nature park. You can absorb the beauty of your surroundings and feel more in tune with the environment and yourself. Doing this can help to cultivate and deepen the inner peace within you. Please join us to experience deep relaxation meditation. We will gather at [...]

$5.00

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