Articles filed under McHenry County Conservation District
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A guide to finding spring wildflowers in McHenry CountyMay 05, 2023 6:00 am - The sunshine and higher temperatures have awoken the seasonal wildflowers throughout McHenry County, signaling the onset of spring. Spring woodland wildflowers are often...
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State grants will make The Hollows in Cary more accessible for allMar 16, 2023 1:00 am - Two Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants will help make The Hollows in Cary and Lake Atwood more accessible to everyone, a McHenry County Conservation Distric...
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Two young eagles spotted at 'In Search of Eagles' program along the Fox River, along with a few dozen ducksJan 21, 2023 12:00 am - For the second time in as many years, Cathy Thurston of Crystal Lake found herself behind a spotting scope in search of eagles. This year she only saw about 30 golden ey...
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McHenry County woman uses area trails to train sled dogsJan 19, 2023 5:00 am - For dogs that want to race, "they have to love running more than they love you," Hebron resident and dog trainer Hanna Kowal said. Now 22, Kowal has been training her do...
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McHenry County Conservation District adds 49 acres in 'high-quality' areaJan 15, 2023 12:00 am - The Clean Energy Community Foundation has awarded the McHenry County Conservation District a $223,500 grant to acquire 40 acres near McHenry. The property, south of Ring...
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McHenry County Conservation Foundation to have $10K Giving Tuesday ChallengeNov 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Double your donating power! Donations made to McHenry County Conservation Foundation on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 will be doubled up to $10,000, thanks to a...
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Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and moreApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion - an...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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Former Woodstock camp sold as Boy Scouts settle sexual abuse claimsJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - A 160-acre former Boy Scouts camp northwest of Woodstock was sold to a McHenry County foundation, just as the national youth organization faces bankruptcy and works to m...
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McHenry County Conservation District hosts 'Webby Wednesdays'Jun 20, 2021 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District is bringing exploration of the natural world to your home! The "Webby Wednesdays" program utilizes the Zoom communications platf...