BACT @bactrust1
BACT is devoted to preserving our community’s rare & exceptional open spaces for current & future generations. Each acre restored begins with you! bactrust.org Barrington, IL Joined April 2015-
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Bringing Nature Home is a great opportunity for you to join roundtable discussions featuring key conservation topics for the Barrington area! Stop by 7-8pm at the Barrington Area Library, Monday the 24th!
Listening to "Keystones of Barrington" at buzzsprout.com/1833211/118892…
Bring in your well test and stop by the BACT table for info on our Conservation@Home program and FREE seeds!
Bring in your well test and stop by the BACT table for info on our Conservation@Home program and FREE seeds!
What an afternoon! Thank you to all who attended Tartans for the Trust 2022. A special heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors. The BACT mission to preserve our community's rare and exceptional open spaces would not be successful without each of you!
A heartfelt thank you to BACTs amazing sponsors for the 2022 Tartans for the Trust. We are truly humbled by your support! Join us Saturday, September 24, 2-6 pm at Cresswood Farm. Tickets still available at BACTrust.org ~ click on the kilt.
Are you ready? Tartans for the Trust Saturday, September 24, 2-6 pm! Tickets available at BACTrust.org ~ click on the kilt! Insider tip: CatchPenny Resale at 118 E. Main in downtown Barrington has tartan! Yes, there is road construction....
Their grandfather did not distill moonshine for Al Capone. BUT they will be offering tastings of “deliciously intoxicating liquors” at Tartans for the Trust Sat, Sep 24! Blaum Brothers Distilling Co. Bourbons & Gins, Vodkas & Absinthe. BACTrust.org click on the kilt
LAST CALL! Midnight tonite pre-orders for Tartans Charcuterie Boxes will close!! Place your order with your event tickets & raffle tickets at BACTrust.org - click on the kilt. Then join Tartans for the Trust on Sat, Sep 24, 2-6 pm at Cresswood Farm in Barrington Hills.
Calling all Volunteers! Students need service hours? Want to support BACTs mission? Want to be outdoors with great music in the background? Join us Sept 24! A variety of tasks avail at this fabulous event - Multiple time slots available! Sign up at signup.com/go/XanhEej
Congratulations to Leslie - she won the beautiful Tartans picnic basket at Karen's Kalaway booth!! Leslie says: "I'm sooo excited!...Yippy!!!" Join Leslie & Karen at BACT's Tartans for the Trust on Sat, Sep 24, 2-6 pm . Details at BACTrust.org ~ click on the kilt!
Don’t delay! Tartans Charcuterie pre-orders close on Sept 15! Sage&Jam Grazing is preparing luscious goodies to make your Tartans picnic effortless. A portion of proceeds is being donated by Sage & Jam to support BACT! Pre-order at BACTrust.org – click on the kilt!
Your magical coach ride awaits! Bid in this exciting Live Auction at Tartans for the Trust Sat, Sep 24. Once-in-a-lifetime Tudor Oaks Tantivy coach tour of country roads courtesy of sponsors Richard & Stacie Stephenson. Tickets at BACTrust.org - click on the kilt!
Listen! Do you hear it? The pipes are calling! Sat, Sep 24, Shannon Rovers , Murley & Pat McKillen will sound over the Barrington countryside! Wear tartan & join us at Tartans for the Trust at Cresswood Farm in Barrington Hills. Tix at BACTrust.org - click on the kilt!
BACT has the most incredible sponsors! THANK YOU! We are so grateful for your support, you are the backbone of BACT. Join our 2022 Tartans for the Trust Saturday, September 24, 2-6 pm at Cresswood Farm Tickets are available now at BACTrust.org ~ just click on the kilt
Have you reserved tickets? Live Music, Silent + Live Auction, Activities for the Whole Family, Charcuterie pre-orders! RAFFLE too! Come celebrate Barrington's open spaces at Tartans for the Trust ~ Sat, Sept 24, 2-6 pm at Cresswood Farm. BACTrust.org click on the kilt
BACT board and staff are excited to welcome groups of all ages to join us at Tartans for the Trust! Tickets available at BACTrust.org. Bring a picnic “Ravinia-style” or pre-order Tartans Charcuterie. Premium silent auction, exciting live auction and raffle!
Bagpipes, Bourbon and Bands ~ Family Friendly Highland Fun for Everyone! Tartans for the Trust ~ Sat. Sept 24, 2-6pm. Thank you to our amazing sponsors so far ~ Please consider sponsoring to support conservation of Barrington's open spaces. Visit bactrust.org/bact-event/tar…
You can’t hear the bagpipes yet, but on September 24 - they will sound over the Barrington Hills countryside at our 2022 Tartans for the Trust! Mark your calendars and please consider sponsoring in support of preserving Barrington’s open spaces!
Earth Day forecast calls for rain & Pederson Preserve is already WET! Plan B Earth Day Celebration! Rescheduled to Friday, April 29, 3:30 at Pederson. If you already registered-no need to do so again. If you have not yet signed up- come join us! bactrust.org/bact-events/

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