McHenry County Conservation District  •  18410 US Highway 14 •  Woodstock, IL 60098  •  815-338-MCCD(6223)

Fox Bluff Conservation Area
Master Plan Update & Open House

Thursday, June 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park
Route 31 & Harts Rd., Ringwood

Maps of the proposed changes and improvements to the site as part of the Master Plan process will be posted for viewing and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. View Master Plan and Maps online.

Fox Bluff is located along the Fox River by Cold Springs Rd. & Cary Algonquin Roads, in Cary (279 acres)



The view at Boone Creek

 

Grand Opening and Dedication:
Boone Creek Conservation Area

Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.–Noon
Ribbon Cutting @ 10:15 a.m.
916 Cold Springs Road, Bull Valley

Join us for the Grand Opening and Dedication of the District’s newest site. Listen to a brief history of the site and details on the ongoing restoration. Afterward enjoy a self-guided hike along the trail.


Summer campersDon't be left out this summer...
sign up for SUMMER CAMP!!


10 camps to choose from — Ages 6–16

Hike, Fish, Arts & Crafts, Canoe, Time Travel, Make New Friends, and Have Lots of Fun!

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Lost Valley Ventures summer themes Lost Valley Ventures—
Family Exploration Programs!

Saturdays, 2–3:30 p.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park

June's Theme: Terrific Turtles

Bring the family for a free afternoon of a nature craft, lesson, game, and hike. All Ages. Topics change monthly…

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Site Advisories

Updated 6/14/2013

Temporary closures:

Brookdale Administrative buildings will be CLOSED June 10–August 5 for renovations. Access the pond and trails from Paulson Rd. Parking Lot.

Meyer Rd. Parking Lot until June 21, then open to southbound trail users only thru the end of July 2013.

 

—————PRAIRIE TRAIL CLOSURE ALERTS—————

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 21, 2013 Algonquin ByPass Construction: Section from Huntington Rd. now to La Fox River Dr. [revised 6/14]

 

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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Landscapes newsletter page link

Download Landscapes
The District's free quarterly magazine
is filled with news, events and programs.

Summer Issue (June-July-August)
:

Jewels of Blue

Backyards for Wildlife

A Closer Look:
Boone Creek & Dufield Pond



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