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Established in 1999, the McHenry County Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of open space in McHenry County.

The Foundation exists to support, sustain, and advance the public conservation, education, and recreation programs of the McHenry County Conservation District and its partners. Over two decades, the Foundation has helped secure more than 5,600 acres of McHenry County's prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. In addition to supporting direct acquisition costs, foundation funds are also used to purchase seeds, necessary stewardship equipment, and other resources that ensure these lands are maintained or restored as high quality habitat. The Foundation also strives to support events and projects that connect people to wild places in their communities. This work includes hosting our annual Pedal Paddle Saddle Across the Prairie event. The Foundation has also funded ecological training and nature education opportunities for more than 100 educational professionals and offered scholarships to underprivileged youth who otherwise would have been unable to attend summer camps hosted by the District.

11/03/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow!

YOU'RE INVITED to attend our Presentation & Workshop at McHenry County College!

Attend to learn more about insights gathered from community input along with a review of the Conservation District’s land, assets and opportunities. Our consultants will present recommendations and invite attendees to offer thoughts and feedback.

📅Wednesday, November 4
🕒5-7 p.m.
📍McHenry County College, Luecht Auditorium, Building B (nearest to parking lot B)

Learn more at MCCD.me/Forward2040

10/31/2026

Spiders were hard at work decorating Glacial Park earlier this month. Hopefully your homes are as festive. 🕷🕸🕷

Happy Halloween!

10/30/2026

That's an Oaktober wrap!

A big thank you to all of the donors whose Big Woods donations helped purchase 1,170trees and to the volunteers who planted them on McHenry County Conservation District sites!

McHenry Area Rotary Stryker Sage Advocate Health Care BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

Oaktober may be coming to an end, but gifts to the Big Woods can be made year round. To make a gift or learn more about the program, visit https://mchenryconservation.org/bigwoods

10/23/2026

We hope to see you there!

10/19/2026

Today marks the first day of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 19–25!

Estate planning is about preparing for the future. It's also an opportunity to reflect on what matters most: The people, places, and causes close to your heart.

As you think about the legacy you want to leave, we invite you to consider making the McHenry County Conservation Foundation part of your plans.

From gifts of stock to bequests, there are many ways you can support the work of the McHenry County Conservation District and ensure our natural heritage is preserved for generations.

Learn more about how you can support conservation in McHenry County by visiting the link in our bio or by emailing [email protected]

10/16/2026

It's going to be a great day for Hike with Mike at Camp Lakota tomorrow! There is still time to sign up.

Protecting our water, wildlife and way of life since 1971!

10/13/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated Stryker Sage as they were honored with a Best Friends of Illinois Park Districts Award for their longstanding partnership and support of the McHenry County Conservation District through their work with the Foundation.

Thank you, Stryker Sage, for being a Best Friend of the McHenry County Conservation District!

10/08/2026

Meet us at the Mitchard Way Parking Lot (6316 Algonquin Rd) and help clean up the Prairie Trail this Saturday, October 10, from 9–11 AM!

Let’s make our last trail clean-up day of 2026 a success! 🗑️💚

Enjoy some fresh air and help keep our trail beautiful. We hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

The Foundation's Executive Director is co-leading the McHenry County Conservation District's last Hike with Mike of the year at Camp Lakota! Sign up to join us on Saturday, October 17! 🥾🥾

Protecting our water, wildlife and way of life since 1971!

10/05/2026

Thanks to all of the volunteers who registered to help us plant trees on two McHenry County Conservation District sites this past weekend!

This Saturday's Big Woods OAKtober Celebration is our last planting for the year. Will we see you there?

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Address

7210 Keystone Road
Richmond, IL
60071

Telephone

+18153386223

Website

https://www.mchenryconservation.org/

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