Articles filed under McHenry County Conservation District
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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - The concept is simplicity itself: find a good place for bird watching and count all the bird species you see or hear. The Big Sit is an international bird-watching event...
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Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trailsSep 28, 2020 6:00 am - 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. ...
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See 6 baby woodpeckers rescued by Wildlife Resource CenterAug 20, 2020 11:00 pm - McHenry County Conservation District's Wildlife Resource Center recently released six young northern flickers that had been in their care since mid-June. The baby flick...
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Out & About: Sign up for nature walks, garden toursJul 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Awakening In Nature retreat: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Stone Hill Farm, 37W249 Dean St. St. Charles. This retreat will be led by Deborah Marqui, lic...
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McHenry County Conservation District offers 'Yoga in Nature' evening seriesJun 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Start your week off right by relaxing through "Yoga in Nature" with McHenry County Conservation District. It will be offerd from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays, July 13 to Aug. 17,...
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How deal could speed open-space restoration in three countiesJun 08, 2020 5:30 am - You may have visited forest preserves in southwestern Lake County, northwestern Cook County or a conservation area in southeast McHenry County for a calming respite from...
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McHenry County Conservation District hosts fishing webinar May 27May 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Have you ever wanted to fish district waters but don't know where to start? Or are you an experienced angler who wants to learn more about fish habitat and behavior? Jo...
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District closes popular fishing areas for the start of spring trout seasonApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The McHenry County Conservation District announced today that many of the county's most popular locations for trout fishing will be closed through April 30 to prevent th...
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McHenry County Conservation District announces additional closuresMar 31, 2020 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District is doing all they can to keep employees, visitors and residents as healthy and safe as possible. In response to the guidance by ...
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McHenry County Conservation District offers update on district sites and programsMar 20, 2020 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District remains committed to supporting the health and safety of our employees, visitors and residents and to assist in slowing down the...