Enjoy 'Sunset Soirée, BBQ and Song' with McHenry County Conservation District

Spend an autumn evening enjoying supper, a guided sunset stroll and songs under the stars at McHenry County Conservation District's "Sunset Soiree, BBQ and Song" from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake.

Surrounded by the beautiful prairie flowers and grasses, the evenings begins with a delicious meal from the Crystal Lake Rib House.

Dinner is followed by a naturalist-led hike through the stunning fall prairie and savanna habitats, where information on the flora and fauna, as well as site history is shared.

Participants will finish up the evening around the campfire with acoustic music from Jeff Trudell.

Bring a lawn chair to relax in by the campfire. Nonalcoholic beverages will be provided, but alcohol is permitted for participants over age 21, BYO, bring your own; no glass containers.

Registration and fee is required by Thursday, Sept. 13; $25 for county residents and $30 for nonresidents. The evening is for those age 14 or older.

Register online at www.MCCDistrict.org, by walk-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake, or drop-off only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.