Beautiful Blooms All Ages Saturday, July 27, 9-10:30 a.m. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9246 The midsummer prairie is bursting with color. Don’t miss the spectacular showcase of reds, purples and yellows n as we hike through the dazzling display. a i r o Fl y a J Hike with Mike All Ages Talk & Trek: Pleasant Valley Ages 14+ Hike the trails through woodlands, in the Saturday, August 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m. prairies and over the kames of McHenry Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, Woodstock County Conservation Areas with special Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9217 guest McHenry County Board Chairman Pleasant Valley Conservation Area is a site Mike Buehler. Lace up your sneakers, rich in history and habitat! Hike the trails curate conversations in conservation and and learn about the history, habitats, 昀氀ora enjoy all the health bene昀椀ts of the great and fauna, and how the land has changed outdoors. Discover what makes McHenry over time. Expect to hike around 2 miles County a healthy and thriving place to with several stops along the way. work, live and play! Saturday, May 19 - 10-11 a.m. Tree ID and Ecology Ages 14+ Kishwaukee Headwaters, Woodstock Saturday, August 3, 1-3 p.m. Code: 8976 Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Marengo Saturday, June 15 - 10-11:30 a.m. Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9218 Fox Blu昀昀 Conservation Area, Cary Join a certi昀椀ed arborist for a 1-2 mile hike Code: 9283 at Marengo Ridge and learn about the variety of tree species present, tips and Saturday, August 17 - 10-11:30 a.m. tricks for identifying them, and how they Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve, interact with others in their ecosystems. Varga Archeological Site, Richmond This is a slow paced hike with several Y H Code: 9284 stopping points along the way. TUR IKE Bubbling Bobolinks Ages 14+ Easily Accessible Prairie Plants All Ages CEN RS Wednesday, June 5, 6–8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Glacial Park Conservation Area, Lost Valley Visitor Center, Kettle Parking Lot, Ringwood Glacial Park Conservation Area, Ringwood MC CT HE RI Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9243 Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9231 NR ST Y DI CO N Join bird enthusiast Dave Miller for an Learn to identify some native prairie UNT ATIO evening walk in search of grassland birds at Y CONSERV Glacial Park Conservation Area. Listen for plants and discuss their bene昀椀ts to the the "bubbling" calls of the bobolink along ecosystem and to us. This easy walk the way. After the walk, gather at Lost or ride will be on relatively, 昀氀at paved Valley Visitor Center to tally bird counts. surfaces, where there also are numerous Century Bring binoculars. high-quality prairie plants. Ages 14+ Hikers Club  Stroller Strut Ages less than 6 Forest Bathing Ages 18+ Looking to get outdoors and enjoy Saturday, June 15, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 8:30-11 a.m. the natural areas of McHenry County Fel-Pro RRR West Entrance, Cary Fel-Pro RRR, West Entrance, Cary Conservation District? The Century Fee: R Free /NR $5.00 Code: 9244 Fee R $30 / NR $38 Code: 9207 Hikers Club will motivate you to hit di昀昀erent milestones and receive a Explore and enjoy nature on this casual When you wander out on this August variety of rewards! Members can stroller walk. By using our senses and morning, you will be invited to participate in exclusive programs. Hike descriptive words, we become more "un-plug" and tune into your senses as with others by joining “The Trail Pack.” familiar with the natural world around you explore what the land has to o昀昀er. Enroll at MCCD.me/CHC and enter Code 5122. us. Dress for the weather. Bring your own Join Therapy Guide Jennifer Boudart water, sunscreen and/or insect repellent for a slow, mindful walk that will help Questions? Email the club coordinator to ensure the comfort of your child. you connect with nature. You will learn at [email protected] about forest bathing and about the site or call (815) 338-6223. Landscapes | Summer 2024 you are experiencing. 12