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May-24-2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gardening Calendar Program

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May-26-2012 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Fun Runs and Talk n' Walks

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May-27-2012 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fruits and Veggies to the Rescue Class

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Wednesday, October 07 2009 00:00

‘An Absolute Pearl’

Spring Grove long remained the largest fish hatchery in the United States due to its natural supply of pure spring water and its proximity to nearby lakes.
Published in Days Gone By
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Wednesday, August 12 2009 00:00

A Two-Wheel Adventure

Some nice weather, a quiet country road and maybe a good friend combine to make a perfect day for a motorcycle ride through McHenry County.
Published in Outdoor Living
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Monday, June 01 2009 00:00

You Say Tomato

Spring Grove Master Gardener Rich Tobiasz outlines the keys to growing the best tomatoes this season.
Published in Outdoor Living
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Monday, June 01 2009 00:00

Show Ponies

For 45 years, the annual Spring Grove Horse Show has been an integral part of McHenry County with a focus on competition, community and the love of horses.
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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!