Welcome to Kishwaukee Headwaters
As its name suggest, this site is part of the headwaters and watershed of the Kishwaukee River. Beginning as a simple trickle or steep, the wetland communities of this site and the area directly to the north supply the initial surface flow of the Kishwaukee River.
About the Site
About 22,000 years ago, the Wisconsin Glacier covered most of McHenry County. The front of the glacier pulsated back and forth for about 10,000 years before retreating from the area. Glacial deposition and erosion left behind overwhelming evidence of this glacial coverage.
The Kishwaukee Headwaters area is part of a glacial moraine left behind from this time period.
Cache Your Way Question
There are a variety of threats to the snake population. These include:
Diseases
invasive species – often prey on snakes or compete for food
chemical contamination-locally applied herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers often find their way into the snake’s ecosystem
habitat destruction
climate change
drought
Ultraviolet Radiation- pollutants have reduced the thickness of the protective ozone la UV-B levels have increased an estimated 5-10% per decade. Adverse effects of UV-B include interference with intracellular functions, impaired transcription of DNA, and interactions with chemicals that make them more toxic.
Which of these is the greatest threat 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
Visit our website at MCCDistrict.org or call (815) 338-6223
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.