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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
You will learn about the life cycle of this fascinating beetle through games and stories. Then we will catch, examine and release these interesting ‘lights of the summer night’ from the Old Mill Grove wetland. A seasonal snack will be served. Bring a flashlight. Ages 6 and up. Adults will learn, too. Cost $3/person [...]
Learn about these ‘tigers of the water and sky’ as well as other pond creatures through activities and games. We will catch, examine and release these diverse flyers and learn why they are important for our environment. We’ll also look into pond water for frogs, turtles and other creatures that call the water ‘home’ [...]