Articles filed under McHenry County Conservation District
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Maple trees offer more than just syrupFeb 27, 2013 2:20 pm - ‘Tis the season to think maple. Granted, this is not Vermont, it’s Illinois. Nor is it autumn, it’s winter. But our native Illinois maple trees are noteworthy, especiall...
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Explore Animal Tracks in Glacial Park programJan 30, 2013 1:13 pm - Submitted by McHenry County Conservation District Are you looking for something the whole family can do for free on a Saturday afternoon? Join the McHenry County Conser...
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Manager of McHenry County Conservation District retiresJan 24, 2013 12:59 pm - Submitted by McHenry County Conservation District Tom McCarthy took his last trip to the office Jan. 11 after 37 years of service to McHenry County Conservation District...
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Ice fishing a family event in CaryJan 05, 2013 3:07 pm - The Gerner family’s first attempt at ice fishing yielded just two little fish, but a lot of fun on Saturday in Cary. Traci and her husband Ross Gerner, of Johnsburg, and...
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No inflation increase in McHenry Co. proposed budgetOct 17, 2012 5:25 pm - Next year’s proposed budget for McHenry County calls for no cost-of-living increase in the property tax levy while giving raises to union and nonunion staff, a balance t...
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Trail of History recreates Northwest Territory in McHenry CountyOct 17, 2012 1:54 pm - The perfect way to spend a fall day outdoors is at the McHenry County Conservation District’s annual Trail of History from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday...
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Give your input on Fox Bluff Conservation AreaAug 22, 2012 10:34 am - You have until Friday to submit your comments on preliminary concept plans for the Fox Bluff Conservation Area in McHenry County that include ideas for the site of the f...
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Input sought on improvements to Fox Bluff Conservation Area in CaryJul 28, 2012 10:43 am - Submitted by McHenry County Conservation District McHenry County Conservation District is accepting public comments on improvements being planned for Fox Bluff Conservat...
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Bat-themed evening to be held at Glacial ParkJul 23, 2012 2:00 pm - Swoop on in to celebrate the Year of the Bat with McHenry County Conservation District during “Barn Full of Bats” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at Lost Valle...
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Water 101: How to weather the droughtJul 17, 2012 8:00 am - It was 101 degrees at 4 p.m. A hot, dry wind was blowing from the west. Stuck in the gridlock of Randall Road, I watched as sprinklers shot water in glistening arcs ove...