McHenry County Conservation District in Illinois has launched a fantastic program to encourage exploration of their amazing preserves and nature learning this summer called Find Your Wild. The program features visiting a variety of preserves, answering trivia questions, and participating in activities.
Find Your Wild Exploring McHenry County Conservation District Preserves This Summer
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs June 2-4, 2023}
Friday, June 2, 2023
Cliff Views of the Rock River from Cedar Cliff Forest Preserve in Stillman Valley, Illinois
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Cedar Cliff Forest Preserve in Illinois' Winnebago County features 60-foot-high limestone cliffs rising above the Rock River. The forest preserve provides a wonderful set of trails through prairie and woodland while treating to cliff and river views.
Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 26-29, 2023}
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 26-29, 2023
This weekend, we commemorate and honor our servicemen and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Please take some time this weekend to pause and reflect on the sacrifice of those who fell while fighting for our freedom. Here in the Chicago suburbs, we are fortunate to have Cantigny Park with a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division -- the division my own father served in. It is a wonderful place to commemorate service and does have some events this weekend.
Here are my picks for family activities on this very special weekend --
8 Chicago Area Preserves with a View
Monday, May 22, 2023
Chicago area forest preserves offer an incredible range of landscapes and nature experiences. Many of our preserves present breathtaking views. After decades of hiking in the region, here is a collection of my favorite forest preserves near Chicago with a view:
Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 19-21, 2023}
Friday, May 19, 2023
Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 19-21, 2023
The weekend is here! Spring events are picking up -- here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:
History and Hiking at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, New Jersey
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 13-14, 2023}
Friday, May 12, 2023
We are starting another spring weekend! There are some great events this weekend -- here are my picks: