Barrington Lifestyle
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Home & garden calendar, June 16-27Jun 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, including celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Also listings of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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The 400 Club: Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasersJun 10, 2026 9:31 am - Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasers, some of whom have seen 400 or more bird species in our state.
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Home & garden calendar, June 9-20Jun 09, 2026 3:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the DuPage Monarch Project, the New Perennial Movement, and more. Also find more on garden walks, garden shows, and nature walks.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 09, 2026 5:11 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Upcoming Stillman Nature Center events include bird walk, campfire, pond studyJun 04, 2026 3:05 pm - Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington will offer several events this summer, including a bird walk, a campfire, a look at turtles and snakes and a pond study.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Home & garden calendar, June 2-13Jun 02, 2026 3:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement, native plants for small spaces, and more. Also, listings on plant sales, nature walks, garden walks and workshops.
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Meet the sphinx moth: Nature’s daytime moths mimic hummingbirds and beesMay 28, 2026 11:04 am - It has transparent wings, mimics hummingbirds and bees, and can fly up to 30 miles per hour. Meet the sphinx moth.
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Barrington UMC garden ministry growing fresh produce for local food pantriesMay 26, 2026 9:47 pm - Food pantries in Lake, Cook, Kane, and McHenry counties report persistent hunger as communities face financial strain, prompting Barrington United Methodist Church to expand their garden ministry which has produced over 290,746 pounds of vegetables for seven local food banks since inception.