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Fall It's seed collecting season and in the middle of November the seed mixes will be created so we can then walk around the prairie spreading seeds. This way the seeds go through the cold weather spell they need to sprout next year! Winter Going aft...

I don't know about you, but it feels to me like the time has been flying recently! Can you believe the 4th of July is just round the corner? I know many of you are planning out of town activities for the holiday however, if you are in town and lookin...

Weed, water (as needed) the Butterfly Garden at Neurobalance Center. The Butterfly Garden is located behind the building. Walk around the perimeter of the building, weeding as necessary.  Bring your own weeding tools, gloves. Water hoses are in plac...

Summer Come out to plant, remove invasive plants, and collect seeds throughout the seasons. Watch each week and month as the prairie changes and learn about the many amazing native plants and creatures.  Fall It's seed collecting season and in th...

The Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K Chicago needs volunteers, and they reached out to us for help! The Christmas in July Half Marathon will donate $50 to Shelter, Inc. for every volunteer who helps at the event. Sign up to help hand out wate...

Fall It's seed collecting season and in the middle of November the seed mixes will be created so we can then walk around the prairie spreading seeds. This way the seeds go through the cold weather spell they need to sprout next year! Winter Going aft...

Summer Come out to plant, remove invasive plants, and collect seeds throughout the seasons. Watch each week and month as the prairie changes and learn about the many amazing native plants and creatures.  Fall It's seed collecting season and in th...

Fall It's seed collecting season and in the middle of November the seed mixes will be created so we can then walk around the prairie spreading seeds. This way the seeds go through the cold weather spell they need to sprout next year! Winter Going aft...

We will be collecting some wetland sedge seed from one of the highest quality sedge meadows in the Barrington Greenway!   Dress for the weather and note we will be working in a wetland area so shoes will get muddy. Waterproof shoes or tall waterproo...

Weed, water (as needed) the Butterfly Garden at Neurobalance Center. The Butterfly Garden is located behind the building. Walk around the perimeter of the building, weeding as necessary.  Bring your own weeding tools, gloves. Water hoses are in plac...

Time to give all of our Swamp Milkweed some companions! We will get out and start planting the wetland sedges that will help to anchor in the milkweed and this ecosystem as we continue the battle against Reed Canary Grass!   We will be in a wetland ...

EVENT DETAILS: July 21, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL: 5:00 pm   VOLUNTEER OVERVIEW: The Barrington's White House group of hospitality volunteers provide support at all cultural events throughout the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons. ...

Summer Come out to plant, remove invasive plants, and collect seeds throughout the seasons. Watch each week and month as the prairie changes and learn about the many amazing native plants and creatures.  Fall It's seed collecting season and in th...

Fall It's seed collecting season and in the middle of November the seed mixes will be created so we can then walk around the prairie spreading seeds. This way the seeds go through the cold weather spell they need to sprout next year! Winter Going aft...

Summer Come out to plant, remove invasive plants, and collect seeds throughout the seasons. Watch each week and month as the prairie changes and learn about the many amazing native plants and creatures.  Fall It's seed collecting season and in th...

EVENT DETAILS: July 29, 2022 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL: 6:15 pm  VOLUNTEER OVERVIEW: The Barrington's White House group of hospitality volunteers provide support at all cultural events throughout the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons. F...

Fall It's seed collecting season and in the middle of November the seed mixes will be created so we can then walk around the prairie spreading seeds. This way the seeds go through the cold weather spell they need to sprout next year! Winter Going aft...