May-22-2012 6:30 pm -
7:30 pm
Girl Scouting Dinner and Introduction
May-24-2012 7:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Gardening Calendar Program
May-26-2012 7:30 am -
8:30 am
Fun Runs and Talk n' Walks
Boone Creek Golf AcademyThis prairie-type course doesn’t have many trees or hills. The former sod farm has two creeks and an all-grass driving range, one of the nicest in the county. The Boone Creek Golf Academy has the largest junior golf program, with 250 participants in the spring and fall. |
Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.
Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.
McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!
McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!
