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Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington celebrates Earth Day

Posted April 14, 2011 12:00 am

Daily Herald report

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County invites the public to celebrate and explore the Earth with activities, crafts and displays Sunday at Crabtree Nature Center’s Earth Day 2011 Celebration.

The event takes place from noon until 4 p.m. at the nature center, located at 3 Stover Road in Barrington, off Palatine Road and one mile west of Barrington Road.

Highlights of the day will include: Cabela’s Outfitters showing participants how to cast for fishing; L.L. Bean giving free, on-site spring bike tuneups; and participants walking the Green Trail and learning how recycling works.

Participants also can learn how to go green at home with free trees, seed planters and a Master Gardener answering questions. There will be displays, crafts for kids and beautiful scenery that make exploring nature fun.

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

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