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Glacial Park and Lost Valley Visitor Center
Glacial Park is McHenry County Conservation District’s most treasured open space holding, characterized by its rolling prairie, delta kames, oak savanna and the tranquil presence of the meandering Nippersink Creek.
Encompassing 3,400+ acres, Glacial Park contains over 490 acres of dedicated nature preserve; harbors 40 state endangered and threatened plant and animal species; is listed as one of the top five areas to view migratory wetland birds in the region.
The Lost Valley Visitor Center resides in the geographic center of Glacial Park. Visitors can enjoy self-guided visits through exhibits or sign up for a variety of staff-led educational programs. Self-guided Family Exploration Packs and interpretive trails guides are also available to enhance your hiking experience in Glacial Park. During the winter months snow shoe rentals are also available. A research library houses historical maps, a database of ecological surveys, periodicals, books and soil and wetland maps.
Cache Your Way Question
How many milkweed species did we collect seed in 2017?
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
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