CFC celebrates Flint Creek Savanna’s 25th anniversary

Citizens for Conservation will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Flint Creek Savanna from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at CFC Headquarters, 459 W. Hwy. 22, in Lake Barrington.

Join CFC for educational prairie walks and family fun activities, including a native folklore storyteller, a folksinger, a giant soap bubbler, a nature scavenger hunt and kids’ nature crafts. All ages are invited; wear walking shoes.

The day’s activities include:

Ÿ 1 p.m.: Proclamation, Village of Lake Barrington Trustee.

Ÿ 1:20-2:30 p.m.: Prairie tours start every 15 minutes. Tours are small groups of 5-6 and take about 45 minutes.

Ÿ 1:30-3 p.m.: Will Kruger, folksinger, songwriter.

Ÿ 1:30-3 p.m.: L.L. Bean “Talking Trash” exhibit.

Ÿ 2-3:30 p.m.: Glowby, giant soap bubbler.

Ÿ 3:30-4:45 p.m.: Jeannie Hanson, folklore storyteller.

Ÿ 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Kids’ nature crafts, bookmark and scavenger hunt.

Ÿ 1-4 p.m.: CFC exhibit table.

Ÿ 1- 5 p.m.: Nature photo contest, with voting by visitors.

All activities are free and celebrate Flint Creek Savanna, CFC’s award-winning restoration and largest and most diverse preserve. The savanna embraces nearly a mile of creek course, four oak and hickory groves and acres of restored wetlands and prairie.

Parking is at Smith Professional Office Center, 27401 W. Route 22, east of the Savanna. For details, call (847) 382-7283 or visit www.citizensforconservation.org.