Adventure s es N a n n Lost Valley re B / es h reec B Nature Detectives s ' n a m h c t Self-Guided Outdoor Explorations at Glacial Park Du Come to the Lost Valley Visitor Center and 昀椀nd self-guided activities to take with you as you explore Glacial Park. Check out a free exploration backpack with binoculars and 昀椀eld guides to help you search nature's wild spaces! March: Animal Homes Learn who lives in various animal homes in our conservation areas, and how they build and use their homes to stay safe, warm and raise their young. Then hit the trails and see if you can spot any animal homes for yourself! April: Signs of Spring Learn some local signs of spring so you can track the progression of spring events in our 昀氀ora and fauna. Learn the basics and keep an eye out for the signs of spring as the season progresses. You might be surprised at just how quickly nature changes with the warmer weather! May: Wild Babies From ducklings to fawns to more unique baby names like poult or cygnet, learn the names for local baby animals and match them to their adult forms while learning fun facts about these amazing little creatures. Then hike the trails to see if you can spot any wildlife babies and apply what you learned! Century Ages 14+ Hikers Club  Become an Looking to get outdoors and enjoy the natural areas of McHenry County Conservation District? The Century Hikers Exploring the outdoors will motivate you to hit di昀昀erent milestones and receive a keeps kids active, happy, variety of rewards! Members can participate in exclusive and healthy. Need a little programs. Hike with others by joining “The Trail Pack.” Families with Children Age 14 and Under extra help motivating Enroll online at MCCD.me/Registration, enter Code 5122. kids to step away from the computer screen and onto the trails? Questions? 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