Community Corner
Algonquin Hosts Conservation Community Day at Woods Creek Path
Event aims to educate residents about the environment, local natural resources and the benefit of local food sources.
The village of Algonquin is hosting Conservation Community Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Woods Creek Path.
Residents are encouraged to attend this free event, which aims to educate and inform people about the environment, teach how natural resources are being protected in the community and explain what residents can do to conserve resources and protect the surrounding environment, according to the village of Algonquin.
This year's theme focuses on local foods and the positive impact local food has on the environment and people's health, according to the village.
Free materials will be distributed to the public and children will have the opportunity to make crafts from recycled items.
The following groups have committed to have displays at the event:
- McHenry County Audubon Society
- McHenry County Health Department-Environmental Division
- Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
- Village of Algonquin ECO Committee Natural Areas Volunteers
- University of Illinois Extension Service Master Gardeners
- Algonquin Area Public Library
- Craft tables sponsored by the Village of Algonquin
- Paddling Council-IL Water Trailkeepers-Prairie State Canoeists
- Fit for Kids
- Kane County Department of Health
- Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District
- CostCo
- Village of Algonquin--Utilities Department
- Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry
- Tower Garden by Juice Plus
Daycare, and summer campers welcome.
More information about Conservation Community Day is available by contacting contact Katie Parkhurst at 847-658-4184 or katieparkhurst@algonquin.org.
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