April Events at Crabtree Nature Center

Fabulous Frogs

 One of the most pleasant songs of spring is the call of frogs. Let’s search the wetlands for frogs and learn to identify them by songs and physical characteristics.  Come prepared for the spring serenade.| Sunday, April 7, 1 pm 

Spring Stroll

Take a hike with a naturalist along our Bur Edge trail to scout for signs of spring. |Sunday,  April 14, 1 pm

Jewelry

Learn the basics of creating your own beaded jewelry. Taught by artist Liz Bure. Registration required, ages 12 & up. |Saturday, April 20, 11 am

Recycle the Earth Day

See how nature recycles by watching worms and other creatures. Practice recycling with papermaking and other crafts.  |Sunday, April 21, noon– 4pm

Bird Walks

Spring Bird walks co-sponsored and conducted by the Natural History Society of Barrington. Meet in the parking lot.  |Tuesdays, April 23 & 30, 8 am

Arbor Day

April is the month we focus on trees. Stop by to do a leaf rubbing and make a  buckthorn  souvenir.| Sunday, April 28, 10 am—3 pm

Crabtree Earth Day Work Day

Come out and help wood chip our trails or litter pick the Old Stover Bike Trail. Please register in advance. Groups are welcome, but need to be registered. |Saturday, April 20, 9 am - noon.