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McHenry County Conservation District manages over 24,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas.
Twenty-nine sites are open to the public
to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, nature viewing, camping,
cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Lost Valley Visitor Center Now Open!!
Stop in and see the District's renovated facility located in Glacial Park, Ringwood. Exhibits, drop-in library, information & brochures are available.
Open Daily
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Click here for more information
about the visitor center.
Upcoming Special Events:

Dedication Ceremony
Kishwaukee Headwaters
Thursday, September 9, 3:30–5 p.m.
U.S. Highway 14 and Dean St., Woodstock
Read more...
Archaeological Awareness
Saturday, September 11, 12–4 p.m.
Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park
Drop in to learn more about prehistoric technologies and even test throw an atlatl. Examples of artifacts will be on display, including those found at the Powers-Walker House. Bring your own arrowheads and...

Grand Reopening of
Nippersink Canoe Base
Saturday, September 18, 1–4 p.m.
400 E. Route 12, Spring Grove
Read more...

Site Advisories
Nippersink Canoe Base is closed until Sept.18 as improvements are being made.
Thank you for your patience. (Grand Reopening Sept. 18; 1- 4 p.m.)
Prairie Trail Meyer Bridge Replacement
Late September – November
No Thru Trail - just N. of Algonquin Rd.
Check back for updates.
Thank you for your patience during this improvement
Updated 8/25/2010 4:00 pm


October 16th & 17th, 2010
Advance discounted tickets are available.
Volunteers are needed for costumed and non-costumed positions.
Learn more...


The District's quarterly newsletter
is filled with news, events and programs.
Three previous issues are also available online.
Fall Issue
(Sept-Oct-Nov)

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