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The McHenry County Conservation District manages over 22,600
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, picnicking, nature viewing, camping,
cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Discover your District today!

- Seasonal Site Closings -
It's that time of year when a number of sites close for the season or
on a temporary basis due to the hunting program. Check the link below
for complete list of site closings before heading out to your favorite site.
Nippersink Canoe Base, Spring Grove
Beck's Woods, Harvard; Brookdale (trails), Woodstock; Coral Woods, Marengo; Harrison Benwell, Wonder Lake; Marengo Ridge, Marengo; Rush Creek, Harvard
Brookdale Administrative offices will be closed for the holidays.
Prairieview Education Center will be closed for the holidays.
- click here

Cross Country Candlelight Ski - UPDATE
Jan. 2 & 3 — A Candlelight Ski will NOT be held this weekend due to minimal snow conditions and a marginal trail base.
Please check back Jan. 8 after 12 p.m. for the next event update.

Winter Fun Activities

Winter does not mean you have to hibernate. Energize yourself and keep those winter blahs at bay.
Take advantage of special winter activities such as and open house events.
The majority of Conservation District sites are open year round but some winter activities are site specific and dependent on weather conditions. Cross-country ski trails require 3" to 4" of packed snow, ice fishing and skating are possible once the ice is 4" thick, snow shoeing is best when there is 6" of light fluffy snow, and snowmobile trails open after December 10 once there is at least 4" to 6" of snow on unfrozen ground. Click here for specific locations and helpful safety tips.

Download Conservation District Publications:
Winter Issue (Dec.-Jan.-Feb.)
Environmental Education Opportunities
Teacher's Guide Fall 2008-2009
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