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Mighty Oak Heritage Celebration

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

Join the Ancient Oaks Foundation’s Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 22, as we begin our 10th year preserving the area’s oak woodlands and open spaces. This family fun afternoon will include: Live Music by Kent Lewis Author Book Reading & Signing Live Raptors from Wings & Talons Kids Scavenger Hunt & Activities Monarch Butterfly & Bee [...]

Panera Bread Fundraiser

Panera Bread 430 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL

Meet. Eat. Enjoy. We are hosting a Lake Zurich Panera Bread fundraiser on Thursday, October 18 to benefit our continued clearing of invasives, seed collecting and upcoming projects to make our local oak woodlands beautiful places for everyone to enjoy! So dine-in or carryout Panera anytime on 10/18/18.

Tree Pruning

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

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 [...]

Buckthorn Busters

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

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 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

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