McHenry County Conservation District notes
For all
Backyard Birding: Identify McHenry County's winter birds and learn to attract them to your backyard at Backyard Birding, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake.
Not all our feathered friends abandon us for the tropics during the winter. Some stay here year-round while others are only winter visitors to our county. Brighten those dreary winter days by bringing these winter birds to you.
This program is designed for all ages, and is offered free by McHenry County Conservation District.
Make Your Own Paper: Spend a fun afternoon learning how to Make Your Own Paper, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Wiedrich Education Center, Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road in Ringwood.
Making your own paper is easy, fun, and environmentally responsible. Discover how to reduce, reuse and recycle all in one afternoon.
This program is for all ages, and is offered free by McHenry County Conservation District.
For adults
Hibernation Hike: Bears, chipmunks, and 13-lined ground squirrels … only one of these three animals truly hibernates. Do you know which it is?
Come to the Prairieview Education Center to clear up the myths surrounding the hidden world of hibernators. Fight off your own tendency to become dormant with a brisk night hike to end the evening.
Program, for ages 14 and older, is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Prairieview Education Center.
For youth
Discovery Days: Bring your toddlers and join us for a fun-filled morning at Discovery Days, from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Wiedrich Education Center, Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road in Ringwood.
Enjoy indoor games, educational activities, a craft and a snack all based around the special theme of the day.
This program is for youth ages 2-6 with adult accompaniment, and is offered free by the McHenry County Conservation District.
Colors of Wildlife: Learn all about the mysterious world of colors at Colors of Wildlife, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Living Land Farm, 716 E Crystal Lake Ave. in Cary.
Why do animals need colors, and why do they change throughout the year? Learn the answers through interactive outdoor games and activities.
This program is for youth ages 7 to 12, and is offered free by the McHenry County Conservation District.
For information, call (815) 479-5779 or e-mail to MCCD@MCCDistrict.org.