Adult (AGE 14+) Programs Cycling Without Age – Open Air Trishaw Trail Rides for Seniors Feel the wind in your hair! Bring an elder out for a pleasant ride along one of the beautiful Conservation District trails, provided by Cycling Without Age McHenry County and conducted by trained volunteers on their comfortable open-air trishaws. All rides are free, but pre-registration is required. Each ride accommodates one to two people (one passenger must be age 55+). Family and friends are encouraged to bring their own bikes and ride along! Please register for a time slot (o昀昀ered at 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00 p.m.) for the dates, times and locations listed below at MCCD.me/Cycling. Hebron Trail Saturday, September 7 & October 5 10106 Church Street, Hebron Prairie Trail from Petersen Park Saturday, September 14 & October 12 S. of Petersen Park Road, McHenry Prairie Trail from Glacial Park Saturday, September 21 & October 19 Harts Road Parking Lot, Ringwood Migratory Madness Ages 14+ Talk & Trek: Autumn Wild昀氀owers Ages 14+ Glacial Park Kettle Parking Lot, Glacial Park Conservation Area, Ringwood Saturday, September 28, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11 5:30 - 8 p.m. Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9394 Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area, Saturday, September 14 8 - 10:30 a.m. Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9395 Woodstock Join volunteer bird enthusiast Dave Miller on a search for migratory birds Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9352 stopping over at Glacial Park Conservation Area. After the hike we'll gather Join a naturalist as we explore some of the last to compare notes and tally up the species we spot. Bring binoculars and wild昀氀ower blooms of the season. Learn about 昀椀eld guides if you have them. new species, what makes them unique and how they contribute to their ecosystem. This is a Harvest Moon Rises Ages 14+ slower paced hike of approximately 1 mile with Tuesday, September 17, 7 - 9 p.m. several stopping points along the way. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Night Hike for the Health of It Ages 14+ Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9384 Join us for a short hike through prairie trails, leading to a perfect spot to Friday, October 4, 8 - 9 p.m. watch the full moon rise. Fox Blu昀昀 Conservation Area, Cary Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9389 Sites Seldom Seen: Seed Processing Facility Ages 14+ Join us for a fast-paced night hike to bene昀椀t your Saturday, September 28, 9 - 11 a.m. physical and mental well-being. The group will Location details provided upon registration. stop for occasional breaks to catch our breath Fee: R Free / NR $5.00 Code: 9397 and learn about the site. This program is for intermediate to advanced hikers. Join our Ecologists for a behind-the-scenes look at the District’s seed processing facility! The Conservation District collects local seed from native plants every fall in order to restore and enrich natural areas throughout the county. In 2023, District sta昀昀 and volunteers harvested over 4,000 pounds of seed by hand and/or mechanical collection. See what happens to the seed next on a rare opportunity to tour this facility. 18 Landscapes | FALL 2024