Special Events
Click the months below to reveal the events - updated quarterly.
In addition to these special events, we also offer other seasonal programs.
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Special Events
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 22, Noon - 4 p.m.
Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake
Spend the afternoon with us! Explore Earth-friendly activity and craft stations, create a reusable tote bag, plant seeds, tag along for guided hikes and soak in the outdoors. Co-Sponsored by the Environmental Defenders.
Norman and George Powers
Sunday, April 23, Noon - 4 p.m.
Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park, Ringwood
Come visit this Greek Revival 1854 restored house and learn more about the resident families that called this area home. April's program centers around the Powers family and honoring their military service. Volunteers in historical attire are available to answer your questions.
Saturday, April 22, Noon - 4 p.m.
Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake
Spend the afternoon with us! Explore Earth-friendly activity and craft stations, create a reusable tote bag, plant seeds, tag along for guided hikes and soak in the outdoors. Co-Sponsored by the Environmental Defenders.
Norman and George Powers
Sunday, April 23, Noon - 4 p.m.
Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park, Ringwood
Come visit this Greek Revival 1854 restored house and learn more about the resident families that called this area home. April's program centers around the Powers family and honoring their military service. Volunteers in historical attire are available to answer your questions.
World Migratory Bird Day
Sunday, May 7, Noon - 4 p.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood
Learn all about birds at this special event! Activity Stations and Bird Passports are available Sunday May 7th, noon - 4:00 p.m. at Glacial Park. Get your passport stamped as you participate in over a dozen games and activities! More stamps = more prizes! Binoculars, photo prints, Audubon plush bird, and more.
Also on May 7th: A licensed bird bander will be catching, banding, and releasing migratory birds at the Four Season Nature Preserve located
at N. 1889 Co. Trunk H, Lake Geneva, WI. This activity will be from 8-9:30 a.m. Come see songbirds up close!
Brought to you by the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, McHenry County Audubon, and the McHenry County Conservation District.
Just Who is Samuel Walker?
Sunday, May 21, Noon - 4 p.m.
Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park, Ringwood
Come visit this Greek Revival 1854 restored house and learn more about the resident families that called this area home. May's program features Samuel Walker, a prominent and influential man who owned the house in the late 1800s. Volunteers in historical attire are available to answer your questions.
Sunday, May 7, Noon - 4 p.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood
Learn all about birds at this special event! Activity Stations and Bird Passports are available Sunday May 7th, noon - 4:00 p.m. at Glacial Park. Get your passport stamped as you participate in over a dozen games and activities! More stamps = more prizes! Binoculars, photo prints, Audubon plush bird, and more.
Also on May 7th: A licensed bird bander will be catching, banding, and releasing migratory birds at the Four Season Nature Preserve located
at N. 1889 Co. Trunk H, Lake Geneva, WI. This activity will be from 8-9:30 a.m. Come see songbirds up close!
Brought to you by the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, McHenry County Audubon, and the McHenry County Conservation District.
Just Who is Samuel Walker?
Sunday, May 21, Noon - 4 p.m.
Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park, Ringwood
Come visit this Greek Revival 1854 restored house and learn more about the resident families that called this area home. May's program features Samuel Walker, a prominent and influential man who owned the house in the late 1800s. Volunteers in historical attire are available to answer your questions.
