Conservation District Hosts 'Outdoor Discovery Lab'

From McHenry County: Round up the kids and come out to the “lab”! McHenry County Conservation District’s Outdoor Discovery Lab will travel the county this summer. Each stop will feature a different theme and outdoor experiments that are hands-on and family friendly. These free adventures are self-guided with staff and volunteers on site to provide direction and equipment. Dress to get messy during your outdoor fun and exploration. Long pants and socks are recommended.

Come to one or all in this summer’s line up:

Soils Under Foot: Wednesday, June 27 from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. at Hickory Grove Highlands – Shelter #1, 500 Hickory Nut Grove Lane, Cary. Code: 5765

Insect Safari
Tuesday, July 17 from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. at Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area, 1606 Dean Street, Woodstock. Code: 5766

Watery Worlds
Thursday, July 26 from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. at The Hollows Conservation Area – Lake Atwood Shelter, 3804 U.S. Hwy 14, Cary. Code: 5767
Weather or Not
Thursday, August 16 from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area – Shelter #1, 2411 N. IL Rt. 23, Marengo. Code: 5768

No registration is required for this free drop-in program BUT Check Before You Go, cancellations may occur due to weather or staff emergencies. Check under Site Advisories at MCCDistrict.org or in the online registration system. For more information, call Prairieview Education Center at (815) 479-5779.

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