Articles filed under McHenry County Conservation District
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McHenry County woman uses area trails to train sled dogsJan 22, 2023 10:01 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 4:41 pm - 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 23, 2022 6:45 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 28, 2022 11:17 am - 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 09, 2022 5:05 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 16, 2021 8:33 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 21, 2021 1:33 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...
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Share your adventures in McHenry County Conservation District photo contestJun 08, 2021 6:20 am - This summer McHenry County Conservation District wants to see your best shot. The 3rd annual Instagram photo contest begins Tuesday, June 15, which is also Nature Photog...
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How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 yearsJun 04, 2021 7:52 am - I know what it takes for a marriage to flourish 40-plus years. What about a bike club? Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anni...
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Baby Blanding's turtles will keep getting a good start on life in Lake, McHenry countiesMay 10, 2021 6:38 am - As turtles of all types deal with the grim prospect of crossing roads this time of year, a Lake County program to boost the population of one endangered species is findi...