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Thursday, January 10, 2013

MCCD: Owl Prowl, Scavenger Hunt, Family Exploration Programs

No need to stay cooped inside this winter (especially with this warmer weather). The McHenry County Conservation District has several adventurous nature activities planned for January.

  There's no better way to beat cabin fever than to grab your coat, boots and adventurous spirit and march into the great outdoors. Not all animals sleep through winter. Many are busy searching for food, shelter and mates. The McHenry County Conservation District has several outdoor programs planned for January that range from searching for owls to learning about animal tracks. Here's a list of upcoming events: Friday, Jan. 11; Free for residents 7 to 8:30 p.m. Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Rd., Crystal Lake Simultaneous "Owl Prowls" will be held Friday night, one for adults (14 years & older) and a separate prowl for children age 6-13. Winter is the ideal time to observe owls and their behavior. Owls are busy staking claim to …

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Discover Nature With McHenry County Conservation District

Nature photography exhibit is ongoing and documentary on toxic chemicals planned.

  Illinois Nature Preserves Photography Exhibit McHenry County Conservation District Nature is currently exhibiting Nature Preserve and Land & Water Reserves: An enduring Vision — Illinois Nature Preserves Photography Exhibit  It will be on display through Oct. 30 at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Rt. 31 and Harts Rd., Ringwood. This exhibit is free and open to the public daily, 8 a.m. to  6 p.m.   The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission's traveling photo exhibit Illinois Nature Preserves and Land and Water Reserves commemorates 500 protected sites. Twenty-two exceptional photographs are on display and were selected from a slate of 225 photos submitted for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ 2009 Outdoor Illinois …

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