The Buzz about Bees with Green Drinks

What’s the buzz? Honey Lake Bee Co. of North Barrington will share all there is to know about bees at Green Drinks on Wednesday, August 21, 7:00 p.m. Join them at McGonigal’s Pub, 105 S. Cook St., Barrington. Local beekeepers will discuss their experience with these important pollinators, their apiary and the raw honey, natural beeswax candles and lip balm they produce by hand. Get more information and shop at www.honeylakebeecompany.com .

Some more green events coming up:

Every Thursday and Saturday – Citizens for Conservation workdays. See www.citizensforconservation.org for more information.

Thursdays until Oct. 17, 3 – 7 pm - Go Green Barrington/Barrington Breakfast Rotary bag exchange at the Barrington Farmer’s Market (Park Ave & Cook St). Stop by the table to pick up a complimentary re-usable bag to shop the market – or donate those extra bags stuffed in your closet. Say “no” to plastic bags!

Saturday, August 31, 3 – 7 pm - Barrington Area Conservation Trust will host “Tartans for the Trust,” at The Barrington Hills Park District Riding Club featuring bagpipes, pub bands, games and activities for all ages! Pack a picnic, grab your favorite libation and join them for a unique evening of merrymaking and traditional Celtic music. Go to www.bactrust.org for more information.

Saturday, September 14, 5 – 10 pm - Ignite the Night! Join Citizens for Conservation at 361 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills, as they welcome autumn with a blazing bonfire under the full moon. Live music, native birds of prey, cookout from 5-8 pm including beer and wine , narrated horse-drawn wagon rides, stargazing with professional telescopes, educational flashlight tours for kids. Go to www.citizensforconservation.org for more information.

Saturday, September 14, 5 – 9 pm – Smart Farm Barrington hosts the “Smart Farm to Table Dinner”, a zero waste event featuring chefs who share a passion for local food along with local beer from Onion Pub and music by Rowdy Souls. Go to www.smartfarms.com for more information.

Wednesday, September 25, 7 pm – Green Drinks hosts award winning Kipnis Architecture for a discussion on sustainable architecture and design. Students welcome! McGonigal’s Pub, 105 S. Cook St., Barrington.

Sunday, September 29, 1 – 3 pm - Be the Change! A Live Performance for All Ages by Joey FineRhyme at the Catlow Theater in Barrington. All ages invited to the live, energetic performance of Joey FineRhyme, rativist & environmentalist! Watch & take part as he propels all of us to be the solution! Free but register in advance at www.gogreenbarrington.org. Solar-powered raffle prizes provided by ilumen Solar (www.ilumenpv.com)!

Green Drinks are free, informal, lively discussions open to the general public featuring guest speakers on a different topic each month. Come early and order dinner!

Sponsored by Go Green Barrington (GGB), a group of forward thinking local advocates that rallies residents, businesses and government bodies throughout the Barrington area to raise environmental awareness and take action that makes a difference. If you would like to volunteer your time at green events, contact GGB. Connect on facebook to learn more!