Articles filed under McHenry County Conservation District
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Lifetime Achievement Award presented to McHenry County Conservation District leader
Feb 20, 2021 12:20 AM - The Illinois Park & Recreation Association honored Elizabeth Kessler, executive director of the McHenry County Conservation District, for her commitment and lifetime of service to parks, recreation, and conservation in Illinois. -
McHenry County Conservation District trustee receives statewide recognition for board service
Feb 12, 2021 10:23 PM - Carolyn Campbell, McHenry County Conservation District Trustee, recently received a Master Board Member Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. -
How biking helped us in 2020 -- and a look back at some key trail improvements
Jan 7, 2021 12:27 PM - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged -- biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. -
Discover the world of eagles, ospreys virtually and along the Fox River Jan. 9
Dec 31, 2020 7:30 PM - On Saturday, Jan. 9, join the "In Search of Eagles" event in the morning, followed by a virtual program, "Eagles and Osprey, Back from the Brink" during the afternoon. -
Do you know a Conservation Champion? MCCD taking nominations through Jan. 8Dec 18, 2020 12:42 PM - The McHenry County Conservation District is accepting nominations of individuals who are and have been "Conservation Champions for the Public Open Space of McHenry County."
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McHenry County Conservation District offers virtual program on evergreens
Dec 2, 2020 6:58 PM - Learn about the plants and wildlife of McHenry County with a virtual "Lost Valley Nature Detective" adventure. -
McHenry County Conservation District cancels programs, trails remain open
Nov 17, 2020 12:26 PM - The McHenry County Conservation District has cancelled or rescheduled all programs and volunteer/stewardship workday activities for the next three weeks, through Dec. 4, following recent guidelines that urge residents to stay home for a three-week time frame in an effort to decrease the spread of the coronavirus. -
Work off that turkey dinner at Green Friday Restoration Day in McHenry County
Nov 10, 2020 11:31 AM - The day after Thanksgiving, McHenry County Conservation District's land stewards will hold a Green Friday Restoration Day at sites in Lake in the Hills, Marengo, Woodstock and Harvard. -
Dental records reveal identity of body found at Harvard conservation area
Oct 26, 2020 12:03 PM - A body found in May 2019 at Rush Creek Conservation Area has been identified as a 50-year-old Ingleside man, officials said. After an 18-month investigation, the McHenry County coroner's office identified the man as Darrell P. Splett, according to a news release.
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How a suburban police chief is using her Ph.D. in psychology to help fellow cops
Oct 16, 2020 8:52 AM - Laura King has both a law enforcement career spanning more than two decades and a Ph.D. in psychology. Those two worlds have come together for King, police chief for the McHenry County Conservation District, in her recently published book, "Officer Safety: REDEFINED."
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