Articles filed under McHenry County Conservation District
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preservesMay 04, 2025 4:48 pm - The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birds: Conservation progress and remarkable sightings highlighted 2024.
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McHenry County voters approve conservation district tax requestNov 20, 2024 1:10 pm - McHenry County voters appear to have given approval for the McHenry County Conservation District to raise its tax cap.
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McHenry County Conservation District opening trail sites earlier due to warmer weatherFeb 26, 2024 10:59 am - McHenry County Conservation District to reopen all District Conservation Sites, restrooms and parking lots for the season on Friday, Feb. 23, due to warmer temperatures; ...
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Welcome spring at maple syrup festivals in the Fox ValleyFeb 14, 2024 4:24 pm - A sweet tradition continues this spring when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the McHenry County Conservation District hold their annual maple sugaring events.
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Along for the ride: Trail volunteers keep forest preserves safeFeb 05, 2024 11:22 am - If boosting your fitness, altruism or connection with nature is your 2024 resolution, you’re in luck. Trail volunteers biking in Cook, DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties, can nail all three.
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Why you may see larger, faster e-bikes on suburban forest preserve trailsJan 21, 2024 4:49 pm - Once the weather breaks, trail users in the Lake County forest preserve system could have more company with the removal of a ban on some electric bicycles. The forest pre...
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Eagles fly high over Fox River at ‘In Search of Eagles’Jan 20, 2024 5:34 pm - Representatives from several organizations were on hand to help visitors spot eagles during an “In Search of Eagles” program Saturday morning at the McHenry Dam, Algonqui...
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McHenry County Conservation Foundation protects 40 acres in Hartland TownshipJan 04, 2024 10:46 pm - The McHenry County Conservation Foundation recently purchased 40 acres of land in Hartland Township, located west of Hartland Road and east of Deep Cut Road. The prope...
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Historic Powers-Walker House to host old-fashioned fun this summerMay 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Step back in time at McHenry County Conservation District's historic Powers-Walker House at Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood. This summer, the monthly ...
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