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Tuesday, April 01 2008 12:53

11 Summer Camps for Kids

There are many options for day camp this summer. The McHenry County Conservation District and McHenry County YMCA offer various programs. Check with your local park district for their offerings as well, and your kids are bound to have an eventful, fun summer vacation.
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Wednesday, April 01 2009 00:00

Summer Camps

McHenry County Conservation District Summer Day Camps.
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Wednesday, April 01 2009 00:00

Graduation Party Planning 2009

Celebrate the class of 2009 with these tips.
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Wednesday, April 01 2009 00:00

Meet the Fisks

Wide Open Lands and Natural Preservation Made Possible by Dynamic Duo.

 

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Sunday, February 01 2009 00:00

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-County Skiing.
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Wednesday, October 01 2008 00:00

Guide to Fall Hiking

Walk, hike, stroll, meander, wander, roam…put your best foot forward and create some foot traffic in McHenry County Conservation District sites.
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Monday, September 01 2008 00:00

Rollin' on the Prairie

The Prairie Trail - The McHenry County Express. Whether you're a seasoned biker or just had your training wheels take off, the McHenry County Conservation District's Prairie Trail is a great resource.
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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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.

MC Historical Society

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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!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

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!