Program in Barrington to discuss options in mosquito abatement

Ruth Kerzee, executive director of Midwest Pesticide Action Center, will discuss mosquito abatement at Citizens for Conservation's February Community Education program. The program will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St., Barrington.

Kerzee will describe the detrimental effects of mosquito fogging by municipalities and abatement districts as well as private companies. She'll also discuss environmentally sustainable alternatives to control mosquitoes.

Kerzee, has been with Midwest Pesticide Action Center since 2005. She has been responsible for promoting integrated pest management in schools and child care facilities. She is also a licensed pest control technician.

Other upcoming programs in CFC's 2016 series include:

• "A Wealth of Possibilities for Native Shade Gardens," Saturday, March 5. Peggy Simonsen, chair of the Community Education Committee, will discuss native shade plants for all seasons.

• "Plant Conservation in a Changing World," Saturday, April 9. Learn which plants may adapt to climate change and which may go extinct locally or globally. Featured speaker will be Dr. Kay Havens, Director of the Division of Plant Science and Conservation, Chicago Botanic Garden.

Programs begin at 10 a.m.; come for coffee, conversation and handouts at 9:30. All programs will be held at Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St., Barrington. Parking is available in the lot behind the building. Program is free for Citizens for Conservation members; $10 for nonmembers.

Please RSVP to (847) 382-SAVE (7283) or to communityed@citizensforconservation.org. Provide your name, phone number and the program name.