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Sign up for SUMMER CAMP!!
10 different camps to choose from for
Ages 6–16
Hike, Fish, Arts & Crafts, Canoe, Time Travel, Make New Friends, and Have Lots of Fun! Sign up today!
Paddle in the Park
Saturday, May 18 , 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
The Hollows, 3804 US Highway 14
Test paddle canoes, kayaks or stand up paddle boards. • Demonstrations of paddling, rolling and rescue techniques. • Info on paddling clubs, outfitters and adventures. See the list...
Take a canoe or kayak paddling clinic. ($5).
Living History Open House
Sunday, May 19, Drop in 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Special presentation at 2 p.m.
Powers-Walker House,
Glacial Park
May is "Look at Local History Month". Put a visit to this restored Greek revival house circa 1854 on your list of things to do this month! We will feature a “Restoration Showcase” of both the house, donated artifacts and the local families that donated them. Volunteers in historical attire will be on hand to answer your questions. Addtional open house dates…
Special Photography Exhibit: “Connecting”
by Donna Giovanni
May 1–May 31
Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park
Sunday, May 5, 2–5 p.m.
The still image can offer a new perspective of familiar views and an exploration into the niches and moments of our constantly changing surroundings.
Lost Valley Ventures—
Saturdays, 2–3:30 p.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park
May's theme: Nesting time.
Bring the family for a free afternoon of a nature craft, lesson, game, and hike. All Ages. Topics change monthly…
Site Advisories
Updated 5/17/2013 2:30 pm
Meyer Rd. Parking Lot until June 15, then open to southbound trail users only thru the end of July 2013.
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Due to multiple construction projects in the Algonquin Area—
The Prairie Trail has NO THRU TRAFFIC from Route 31/Main St. to just south of Pyott Rd.
On the North End—Trail exits at subdivision westbound on Willow.
On the South end—Trail Ends at 31/Huntington just S. of Pyott Rd.
Closed THRU June 14, 2013 Algonquin ByPass Construction: Section from Huntington Rd. to Algonquin Rd.
CLOSED THRU JULY 30, 2013 Delayed BRIDGE Repair: from North of Meyer Rd. lot to subdivision off Willow Rd. Fenced off, NO THRU TRAFFIC
Prairie Trail Construction Area Reference Map
If you are a regular Prairie Trail user in the Algonquin area: Sign up to receive email trail alerts for updates.


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Summer Issue (June-July-August):
Jewels of Blue
Backyards for Wildlife
A Closer Look: Boone Creek & Dufield Pond
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