Articles filed under McHenry County Conservation District
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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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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11
Oct 6, 2020 1:21 PM - The Big Sit is an international birdwatching event when folks around the world tally the different birds they identify throughout the day. Forty species of birds were counted at McHenry County's Big Sit event in 2019. -
Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trails
Sep 28, 2020 12:05 PM - You weren't imagining it -- bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. -
See 6 baby woodpeckers rescued by Wildlife Resource Center
Aug 21, 2020 8:07 PM - McHenry County Conservation District's Wildlife Resource Center recently released six young northern flickers that had been in their care since mid-June. -
Out & About: Sign up for nature walks, garden tours
Jul 18, 2020 2:30 AM - Local forest preserves and gardens are offering guided outdoor tours during the day, or sign up for "Howl at the Moon," a self-guided night hike. -
McHenry County Conservation District offers 'Yoga in Nature' evening seriesJun 24, 2020 6:07 PM - Start your week off right by relaxing through "Yoga in Nature" with McHenry County Conservation District.
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How deal could speed open-space restoration in three counties
Jun 8, 2020 5:30 AM - A pending agreement will help seven organizations preserve and restore 14,000 acres in the continguous corners of Cook, Lake and McHenry counties.
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