About the Site
Recent restoration work in the oak and hickory woodland opened up the view and showcases the small stream that runs through the site. Species growth like Japanese Rose, European Buckthorn, Japanese Honeysuckle, Asian Bittersweet and Autumn Olive were removed from the site to restore the high-quality oak woodlands systems, enhance the woodland bird breeding habitat, and help improve the overall stream quality in Wonder Lake by reducing erosion, and create a more scenic vista. One result of management efforts is to improve the health of the oaks such that they will be better able to withstand the impacts of such outbreaks like that of the present gypsy moth.
Barred Owls
Barred owls have what are described as soulful brown eyes with brown and white striped plumage. They have no ear tufts and medium length rounded tails. Barred Owls roost quietly in forest trees during the day, though they can occasionally be heard calling in daylight hours. At night they hunt small animals. They have a very distinct call that sound like “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?” Barred Owls live in large, mature forests made up of both deciduous trees and evergreens, often near water. They nest in tree cavities.
Cache Your Way Question
What is one of the few nesting sites for barred owls in McHenry County?
To learn how to participate in the GeoSeries and earn a special District geocoin visit MCCDistrict.org/Geocache
Geocachers
Please join us in playing! Geocaching is a high-tech “treasure hunting” game played throughout the world by adventure seeker. All are welcome who observe and obey the rules.
- Please do not move or vandalize the container.
- Once you find it, log your name in the book, take a trinket and leave one of your own behind for the next person.
- Replace the cache in the same spot that you found it, and make sure it is completely covered.
- Please do not remove the informational card from the containers, this is an essential game piece for cachers completing the GeoSeries.
- The real treasure is finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone who finds it.
For a complete list of rules and instructions on how to earn a special district geocoin visit MCCDistrict.org/Geocache
Email geocaching@MCCDistrict.org with any questions or concerns
McHenry County Conservation District Information
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Photo Release
5/20/2021 Photos posted here may be featured on the McHenry County Conservation District's various social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and twitter, as well as our website (MCCDistrict.org) and print material such as Landscapes Magazine. By posting photos to this log you agree to allow us to share your work. Photographers will be acknowledged in any shares or posts of photos, so please include your name in your post if it is different from that of your username.