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THE GREAT OUTDOORS B E E R T R AI L Ages 21+ SAT, AUGUST 18 1 5 PM If you love

Walk the one mile partially wooded trail while visiting various regional brewers

Play a pick up game of bags, sand volleyball or basketball and visit outdoor

$45 Tastes From Each Brewer & Commemorative Glass Ages 21+ $55 VIP Pass enjoy early

Soda and Commemorative Glass Fel-Pro RRR 1520 Crystal Lake Rd.

AJzKettle Corn Sponsored by: Note: Ticket sales end at 4 p.m. day of the event.

1 THE GREAT OUTDOORS B E E R T R AI L Ages 21+ SAT, AUGUST PM If you love sampling good craft beer and spending time outdoors, this event is for you! Walk the one mile partially wooded trail while visiting various regional brewers along the way. Play a pick up game of bags, sand volleyball or basketball and visit outdoor recreation retailers. For more information, visit bit.ly/tgobt2018. $45 Tastes From Each Brewer & Commemorative Glass Ages 21+ $55 VIP Pass enjoy early entry 1 hour before the crowds Ages 21+ $15 Designated Driver (21+), Free Water & Soda and Commemorative Glass Fel-Pro RRR 1520 Crystal Lake Rd., Cary Live music by Jaik Willis Food trucks: Toasty Cheese, Best Truckin BBQ, AJzKettle Corn Sponsored by: Note: Ticket sales end at 4 p.m. day of the event. You must be 21 or older to attend. The site will be closed to all other visitors during the hours of the event. The trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. This event is dog friendly leash required. 14 Landscapes Fall 2018

2nd Annual Race for Open Space 5K Saturday, September 29 Hickory Grove Highlands 500 Hickory Nut Grove Ln.

run through wide open spaces on National Public Lands Day!

Enjoy the colors of fall with stunning views of wildflowers, grasses and towering oak and hickory trees along

This timed event features moderate terrain to provide an exciting and challenging experience for runners of all

26 $42 day of event $20 Youth 5 13 Includes t-shirt, race bib, and race day snacks. 7 8 a.m.

2 2nd Annual Race for Open Space 5K Saturday, September 29 Hickory Grove Highlands 500 Hickory Nut Grove Ln., Cary Race Day overflow parking, Fel-Pro RRR, 1520 Crystal Lake Road, Cary Connect with your wild self on this run through wide open spaces on National Public Lands Day! Journey through woodland, prairie and wetland habitats. Enjoy the colors of fall with stunning views of wildflowers, grasses and towering oak and hickory trees along the wooded trail. This timed event features moderate terrain to provide an exciting and challenging experience for runners of all skill levels. $35 thru noon Sept. 26 $42 day of event $20 Youth 5 13 Includes t-shirt, race bib, and race day snacks. 7 8 a.m. On-site Registration (cash or check only) 8:30 a.m. Race Start 9:30 a.m. Awards (overall & age group) To register, or for more information visit bit.ly/runwild5k-2018 Run Wild 5K FREE Preview-Run All Ages (13 and under must be accompanied by an adult) Wednesday, August 22, 6:30 7:30 p.m. Code: 5570 Preregistration is highly recommended. Sponsored by: To sponsor, contact MCCD@MCCDistrict.org Landscapes Fall

Show off your talent or discover new artists... Open Mic Nights Fridays: August 17 & Septemb

Note to performers: Nature-themed music is not required but definitely appreciated.

This year s theme is Trees of McHenry County. All caches will be live on geocaching.com.

There will only be a limited number of coins first come first served; one coin per household. Get started at: bit.

m. Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio, Glacial Park Join us for an evening of music and nature.

regional musicians. Note: No glass containers. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors.

of the country's premier professional saxophone ensembles.

television, and even Chicago Bulls games!

baritone saxophone. Star Party hosted by Northwest Suburban Astronome

3 Show off your talent or discover new artists... Open Mic Nights Fridays: August 17 & September p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio, Glacial Park Come as a spectator or performer! Enjoy songs and sunsets in the outdoors. Note to performers: Nature-themed music is not required but definitely appreciated. Cache your way across McHenry County August 4 November 30 Complete your sheet and claim your 2018 GeoCoin. This year s theme is Trees of McHenry County. All caches will be live on geocaching.com. Note: This is a separate program from the GeoSeries. There will only be a limited number of coins first come first served; one coin per household. Get started at: bit.ly/cywamc2018 Find on Facebook: Cache Your Way Across McHenry County. Shown actual size FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT 7SEPT. FREE 7:00 8:30 p.m. Site closes at 9 p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio, Glacial Park Join us for an evening of music and nature. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy the beautiful view from the Lost Valley Visitor Center patio and stay for a free concert from talented regional musicians. Note: No glass containers. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors. Hurricane Saxophone Quartet Covering everything from Bach to the Beatles and beyond, these four women combine their talents to make up one of the country's premier professional saxophone ensembles. Able to cross stylistic boundaries with ease, their performance credits include classical recitals, community festivals, radio and television, and even Chicago Bulls games! The Hurricanes feature Amy Inmon on soprano saxophone, Debra Schweihs on alto, Laura Kidd Pryzby on tenor, and Holly Copeland Aaronson on baritone saxophone. Star Party hosted by Northwest Suburban Astronomers Saturday, October 13 7:00 10:00 p.m. Marengo Ridge Look at stars, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with the help of NSA member telescopes. Observing highlights will be Mars with its polar caps and deserts, and Saturn with its beautiful rings and moons; globular and open star clusters of the Milky Way, and our neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy. Dress for a chilly evening and bring a flashlight covered with red plastic or cellophane (red light preserves your night vision) as well as insect repellent. Arrive around 5:45 p.m. (sunset is at 6:12). You are welcome to bring your own telescope or binoculars. NSA members will be happy to provide guidance in their use. In the event of inclement weather the event will be canceled. 16 Landscapes Fall 2018

Living History Events Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park No registration required.

Archaeological Awareness Sunday, Septemb

See a stone grinder, flintknapper, and other demonstrations of prehistoric skills.

archaeologists. Harvest Gathering of 1858 Sunday, Novemb

Try your hand at corn shelling, grinding corn into flour, or making a corn husk

Witness harvest activities like the baking of bread in the wood-burning cookstove

Tour the historic farmhouse to learn more about its restoration, or visit with a

4 Living History Events Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park No registration required. Drop in any time during the open hours. Archaeological Awareness Sunday, September 16 Noon 4:00 p.m. See a stone grinder, flintknapper, and other demonstrations of prehistoric skills. Try your hand at throwing an atlatl while pretending you are on a prehistoric big game hunt. A mounted cavalryman will also be on hand to explain archaeology of the Little Big Horn site. Archaeologists will describe how prehistoric technologies are discovered and interpreted. Examples of artifacts will be on display, including those found at the Powers-Walker House. Bring your own arrowheads or prehistoric tools for identification by professional archaeologists. Harvest Gathering of 1858 Sunday, November 4, Noon 4:00 p.m. Step back in time to the 1850's at harvest time. Try your hand at corn shelling, grinding corn into flour, or making a corn husk or yarn doll. Witness harvest activities like the baking of bread in the wood-burning cookstove and grinding herbs for winter use. Tour the historic farmhouse to learn more about its restoration, or visit with a Cavalry sergeant and his horse as they demonstrate the weapons of the era used to protect these frontier lands. Paul Litke Living History Open House Twilight Wednesday, October 10, 6 8:00 p.m. Enjoy the twilight ambiance of this 1850's house by candlelight and lamplight while enjoying a fall evening viewing the ever-changing colors in the Lost Valley Marsh. Smell the aromas and see what is being baked in the wood-burning stove. We think of candlelight at the end of the day as peaceful, but have you tried doing detail work in dim lighting? See how the early settlers tried to get the remains of their work done at the end of the day. Landscapes Fall

Celebrate O Ktober OAKtober Planting Party! The Big Woods Saturday, October 20 1:00 4:00 p.m.

Help us plant over 200 oak trees in the heart of Marengo Ridge!

that once covered over a third of the county's land mass.

species, play an oak-themed game, listen to music and enjoy a snack. Stop in any time or come for the whole afternoon.

NOTE: There will be a limited quantity of oak trees for sale by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

BIG WOODS A LIVING GIFT FOR TOMORROW S WOODLANDS Donate a native tree or shrub in celebration, in memory, or in love of

Just over one-third of the County s land mass or approximately 143,000 acres was covered by some type of oak ecosystem in

Help the Conservation District fulfill its pledge to preserve and restore our treasured woodlands for the enjoyment of

5 Celebrate O Ktober OAKtober Planting Party! The Big Woods Saturday, October 20 1:00 4:00 p.m. FREE Marengo Ridge, Marengo Bring back the Big Woods of McHenry County! Help us plant over 200 oak trees in the heart of Marengo Ridge! Invite your family and friends to come out and be part of history, as the District works to restore the oak ecosystems that once covered over a third of the county's land mass. Travel along the half-mile trail to the restoration zone where you can help plant trees, learn about our keystone species, play an oak-themed game, listen to music and enjoy a snack. Stop in any time or come for the whole afternoon. Be a part of this historic savanna's fresh start! NOTE: There will be a limited quantity of oak trees for sale by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. These trees are suitable for planting in your yard or as gifts to family and friends. (Cash or check only.) Donate a Tree! BIG WOODS A LIVING GIFT FOR TOMORROW S WOODLANDS Donate a native tree or shrub in celebration, in memory, or in love of the woodlands. Through this program, we plan to restore and recreate the big woods of McHenry County. Just over one-third of the County s land mass or approximately 143,000 acres was covered by some type of oak ecosystem in Today, less than 18,000 acres remain an oak loss of over 87%, according to The Oaks of McHenry County. Help the Conservation District fulfill its pledge to preserve and restore our treasured woodlands for the enjoyment of future generations. Donations from conservation-minded individuals, youth clubs, organizations, small businesses, and corporations can make this vision a reality. Please note: The location where trees and shrubs will be planted cannot be specified. Each year this will depend on areas of greatest need across the county. Your donations of $50 will purchase and plant 2 native shrubs and/or trees. Donation details at: bit.ly/bigwoods 18 Landscapes Fall 2018

About the Artist: Karen s family moved to Woodstock in the late 1950 s and she grew up attending local schools. Art classes were always her favorite studies and she went on to receive a BFA and MFA.

nationally and abroad. Her work has been recognized with fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Fulbright fellowship, numerous awards, and inclusion in many publications.

Observations of nature and immersion in outdoor activities began very early, and later residencies in Alaska and the West Coast furthered her inspirations as she listened to the land.

6 About the Artist: Karen s family moved to Woodstock in the late 1950 s and she grew up attending local schools. Art classes were always her favorite studies and she went on to receive a BFA and MFA. Her early work in hand-made paper was included in national art exhibitions and solo shows, leading to participation in her first international show in Europe in 1984 followed by many exhibitions both nationally and abroad. Her work has been recognized with fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Fulbright fellowship, numerous awards, and inclusion in many publications. A large installation was acquired by the Smithsonian in A recurring theme in her work is a connection to nature, beginning as early as high school watercolor paintings. Observations of nature and immersion in outdoor activities began very early, and later residencies in Alaska and the West Coast furthered her inspirations as she listened to the land. Karen is currently a studio artist in Woodstock, having returned to McHenry County in Art Exhibit Listen to the Land by Karen Stahlecker September 15-October 14 Artist Reception: Sunday, September 30, 1-4 pm. Glacial Park, Lost Valley Visitor Center I nspired by nature, landscapes, and trees, Listen to the Land is an exhibition selected from two bodies of artwork by Karen Stahlecker. Earlier pieces explore tree motifs created as stylized, ethereal wall pieces that highlight her 30-year career in hand papermaking. More recent wearable art pieces, created with mixed materials, explore local landscapes and other natural objects. These pieces often feature vitreous (hot glass) enamels done on hand shaped copper. Karen s current work is available locally, and to a wider audience online under her brand WillOaks Studio. She will also have a selection of wearable art pieces for sale at the reception on September 30th. Fall Family Festival & Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Saturday, October 13, 1 5 p.m. Rush Creek, Harvard FREE (Wagon Rides $5, under 4 free when riding on a parent's lap.) Come out to celebrate this fascinating transitional time of year with free family-friendly activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, arts and crafts, games, and puppet shows. Enjoy children's music/storytelling with special guest Clare Norelle, performing bilingual songs and stories. Seasonal snacks and refreshments also available to purchase. Celebrate the splendor of the season on a one-mile horse-drawn wagon ride. With a backdrop of the changing fall forest foliage, you ll travel through the brilliant autumn prairie on this naturalist-guided experience. Preregistration for wagon rides required. Space is limited. Wagon rides leave every half hour and meet at the group campground. Please arrive ten minutes before your scheduled ride. No refunds issued for non-attendance or cancellations received after October 5. Reserve your Wagon Ride: 1 1:30 p.m. Code: :30 2 p.m. Code: :30 p.m. Code: :30 3 p.m. Code: :30 p.m. Code: :30 4 p.m. Code: :30 p.m. Code: :30 5 p.m. Code: 5855 Landscapes Fall

The Big Sit Bird Watching Event Sunday, October 14, 6:30 a.m.

For more information visit Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge hackmatacknwr.org.

The concept is simple: find a good spot for bird watching, sit in one spot for a designated time period, and count all the bird species you see or hear.

7 The Big Sit Bird Watching Event Sunday, October 14, 6:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Powers-Walker House Glacial Park Hosted by Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and McHenry County Audubon Society with support from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. For more information visit Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge hackmatacknwr.org. Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week with birding s most sedentary event, The Big Sit, an annual, international, noncompetitive birding event. The concept is simple: find a good spot for bird watching, sit in one spot for a designated time period, and count all the bird species you see or hear. The Big Sit falls in October when fall migration is in full swing. Gather your closest bird-watching friends together for a bird-a-thon, a perfect excuse to share good stories, meet new friends, enjoy the outdoors and appreciate our fine feathered friends. Stop by for a few minutes, stay a few hours or join the whole 12-hour sit. Bring a lawn chair and your binoculars and layered clothing. Migratory Madness Migratory Madness: DROP-IN Just for Adults, Ages 14+ Glacial Park, Kettle Parking Lot, Ringwood Morning Saturday, September 8, 8 10:30 a.m. Fee: Free Code: 5790 Evening Wednesday, September 12, 5:30 8 p.m. Fee: Free Code: 5791 Join volunteer bird enthusiast Dave Miller on a search for migratory birds stopping over at Glacial Park. After the hike we ll gather to compare notes and tally all the species we spotted. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. VIP Sandhill Crane Experience Just for Adults, Ages 14+ Saturday, October 6, 5 8 p.m. Glacial Park, Lost Valley Visitor Center, Overlook Room, Ringwood Fee: R $30.00/NR $40.00 Code: 5836 NEW!! Sunset in the valley below the Lost Valley Visitor Center is made even more spectacular this time of year when the sandhill cranes gather on their migratory route southward. Graceful and majestic with a haunting call, these birds are perfectly situated below the windows of the Lost Valley Overlook Room. We will start your special evening with a presentation on the natural history of cranes, followed by plenty of time to watch and listen to the birds. Finally, we will cap off this wonderful evening with a catered dinner and enjoy the camaraderie. 22 Youth 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult, except Just for Kids programs. Register online at MCCDistrict.org.

Life of the Metis Sunday, October 28, 1 3:00 p.m.

became intertwined. Celebrate their culture by joining us for this special event. Experience the inside of the wigwam where we will show and tell about artifacts of the Metis lifestyle.

Drop in any time or stay for the whole afternoon. Attention Teachers!

Download at MCCDistrict.org under About > Publications. For more information call Prairieview Education Center at (815) 479-5779.

Start your adventures at Lost Valley Visitor Center where each month a new topic is featured. Indoor displays and activities will get you ready for an outdoor exploration.

8 Life of the Metis Sunday, October 28, 1 3:00 p.m. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Metis villages were places where the lives and the cultures of the French Canadian traders and the Native Americans who lived in this area in the 1600's became intertwined. Celebrate their culture by joining us for this special event. Experience the inside of the wigwam where we will show and tell about artifacts of the Metis lifestyle. Make a clay pinch pot to take home. Try your hand at weaving a cattail mat on our loom. Sample snacks and listen to stories and the haunting sound of the Native American flute. Drop in any time or stay for the whole afternoon. Attention Teachers! Mark your calendar for this important date Field Trips & Outreach Programs Winter Registration opens Wednesday, September 12 at 8:00 a.m. Program information can be found in the Environmental Education Opportunities Teachers Guide. Download at MCCDistrict.org under About > Publications. For more information call Prairieview Education Center at (815) Lost Valley Nature Detectives Self-Guided Explorations at Glacial Park It's a beautiful day for hiking, bird watching, and wildlife tracking! Start your adventures at Lost Valley Visitor Center where each month a new topic is featured. Indoor displays and activities will get you ready for an outdoor exploration. Check out the free exploration backpack to borrow binoculars and field guides and grab a scavenger hunt to help you search the wild spaces of Glacial Park. Come any time the visitor center is open! Monthly Exploration Topics: September Fun With Flowers Read a story and use the felt board to learn about the life cycle of a plant and the reasons for flowers. Make your own flower craft to take home and go on a hike to find as many different colored flowers as you can! October Bird Migration Use binoculars to look out at the birds on the feeders, in the wetlands, and in trees below then check out a pair with your exploration backpack to go out and find even more species. You can also play the board game flyways, highways and make a bird mobile to take home. November White-tailed deer Learn more about deer as you view antlers, fur, skulls, and hooves. Play a camouflage game in the visitor center. On your hike look for deer and signs of their presence, like tracks, scat, browse, and rubbings. Unleash your Inner Explorer! Download the Prairie State Hiking App and discover Illinois Featuring: Glacial Park; A Paddle Down Nippersink Creek; and NEW The Changing Views of Prairieview! Download the app to your phone and gain access to dozens of tours available statewide. Voice recordings, and images correlate to stops along the trail. This GPS driven app informs users about the history and restoration of a site, as well as information about native plant and animal species. The app is just 99 and is compatible on both Google Play and Apple platforms. Go on a nature walk near you and try this new way of learning and enjoying nature around us! Did you see this symbol? Conservation District programs that are designed as free exploration will be marked with the Leave No Child Inside logo. For more information on Leave No Child Inside, visit Youth 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult, except Just for Kids programs. Register online at MCCDistrict.org. 25

Saturday, October 7. 6:00 9:30 p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park Route 31 & Harts Rd., Ringwood FOUNDATION

Saturday, October 7. 6:00 9:30 p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park Route 31 & Harts Rd., Ringwood FOUNDATION McHenry County Conservation Foundation s Saturday, October 7 6:00 9:30 p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park Route 31 & Harts Rd., Ringwood Cocktails & Hearty Hors D oeuvres Raffles, Prizes, The