I like bumblebees. They’re big, round, and fuzzy, reminding me of a child’s stuffed animal toy. Where most bees and wasps dart
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365+ Things to See, Do & Celebrate in Barrington, IL
I have encountered Barred Owls at various places – in Washington, DC when I led bird walks in Rock Creek Park; in
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Father’s Day is the time to honor the father figures in our life and the impact they have had. It’s also a
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Mothers are the heart of many families, but in today’s world it can be a challenging job. This month in honor of
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April is National Volunteer Month and there are so many ways to get involved and be part of bringing together our community.
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April is National Volunteer Month and the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection wants to encourage residents to start looking for ways to get
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If my 5th grader hadn’t accidentally left his iPad at home this morning, I never would have met Lydia, Ron and their
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* All images captured by local wildlife photographer, Stephen Barten. Most owls are nocturnal creatures. They sleep by day and are active
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The Spring season is coming up soon and for Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) that means more opportunities to volunteer for outdoor
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One late winter day a few years ago I noticed something different about a small bird house I had hanging in a
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Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) is grateful to see that our mission has made an impact in our community and we look
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The first baby of 2023 born at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has arrived! Declyn Ellie was born at 10:52 a.m. on Monday,
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As we head into the last month of 2022 and the holiday season, Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) invites you to share
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The Barrington community is giving generously this week after a GoFundme campaign was created for Barrington High School teacher and coach, Rachel
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A key feature of the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) is the ability to add new nonprofits to the platform as they
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