Crabtree's Art in Nature on Sept. 21

Come watch over forty artists painting along scenic nature trails at Crabtree Nature Center's fifth annual Art in Nature event. This free event will be held on Sunday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Barrington Hills. Visitors watch the Plein air artist painting outdoors and can also buy paintings throughout the day. Free adult watercolor painting instruction will be given throughout the day. This free event also has special children's crafts, food and live music. Crabtree Nature Center is on Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road in Barrington and is part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

"All the artists are very excited to be part of this and paint in such a beautiful spot." says Carol Foster an organizer of the event. Artists will pick a scenic spot on the edge of a lily pad covered pond, flower filled prairie or colorful wooded trail and start painting. Visitor can wander the trails and watch the artists at work till 2:00 p.m. At that time all the artist will bring their artwork back to the nature center to be judged with visitors able to vote for their favorite. Other paintings will be for sale throughout the day.

For more information, call Crabtree Nature Center at 847-381-6592.