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Save the date: Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Barrington High School
Dr. Ken Ginsburg to speak at "H.E.R.E in Barrington" program. His recent book Building Resilience in Children and Teens, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics,&nb...
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The Chicago Wilderness organization offers a wealth of information and news in their monthly bulletin. Check out the latest bulletin for more details. Read More
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We need your keen eye and quick fingers! As you may know, we have live cameras positioned at active bird nests all around the country. ...
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Create memories this summer as you get out into nature and see wildlife – in your backyard, at your local park or at a nearby national wildlife refuge. ...
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Local government entities have passed resolutions to support the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights and to declare June Leave No Child Inside Month. They are Deer Park, Barrington, Fox River Grove, Lake Barrington and Cuba Township. ...
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Great news!!! The Illinois General Assembly passed a joint resolution supporting the Chicago Wilderness Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights and officially designating June as "Leave No Child Inside" month in the State of Illinois! You can find the...
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The winged beauties of Illinois have returned and are in the process of laying eggs, hatching into caterpillars, and metamorphosing into colorful butterflies. To coordinate with June designated as Leave No Child Inside month, ...
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Check out the latest newsletter from the Children & Nature Network. In the May issue you'll find articles on Richard Louv, Eco Club and Early Angels, Conservation Corps, and much more....
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REI's Passport to Adventure program begins May 11. Stop into REI anytime beginning on May 11th to pick up a complimentary adventure journal for your child.
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The Chicago Wilderness organization offers a wealth of information and news in their monthly bulletin. Check out the latest bulletin for more details. Read More...
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The Chicago Wilderness organization highlighted the LNCI consortium in their latest bulletin. Read More...
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The Chicago Wilderness organization offers a wealth of information and news in their monthly bulletin. Check out the latest bulletin for more details. Read More...
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Every time you shop for quality outdoor gear and apparel at the L.L. Bean Stores in South Barrington and Skokie L.L. Bean will generously donate 5% from every purchase to Chicago Wilderness programs. Coupon required.
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Deadline: May 15
Organizations can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
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Our Family magazine recently ran an article about how adding "nature time" to a family's lifestyle leads to healthier children. Read the article (6 MB PDF)...
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Earth Day is April 22, 2009. Check out these Earth Day programs for kids:
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Do you enjoy spending time with children? Like to spend your time outside with nature? Willing to learn about the Vehe Farm and its history?
The Vehe Farm Foundation is looking for a few good parents, grandparents, retired teachers, and others
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Do you enjoy spending time with children?
Like to spend your time outside with nature?
Willing to learn about the Vehe Farm and its history?
The Vehe Farm Foundation is looking for a few good parents, grandparents,
retired teachers, and others w...
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Check out recent Leave No Child Inside programs and events at the Chicago Wilderness website. A recent article provides a window into their work connecting children with nature. Updates are posted every month. www.kidsoutside.info/success/...
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Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation, a very good friend of the Vehe Farm Foundation, needs assistance in their ongoing efforts to save injured wildlife. Michael Schudrowitz, owner of the Wild Bird Center of Fox River Grove, sent the following announcemen...