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Monday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm

Boone County Conservation District

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Boone County Conservation District

We manage 4200 acres in more 30 conservation areas consisting of prairies, woodlands and wetlands in For media inquiries, please contact: (815)547-7935.

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06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom, the progress we have made, and reflect on the steps we still need to take. Our office is closed today, but will reopen Monday for regular business hours.

06/18/2026

Attention: The Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park is closed TODAY 6/18/26 and TOMORROW 6/19/26 for maintenance projects. The dog park will reopen Saturday morning. Thank you.

06/18/2026

Pollinator month continues today! When we think of pollinators often bees come to mind but Illinois has plenty of others helping out. Butterflies, moths, and even hummingbirds all help move pollen from plant to plant. You can help them out by planting native flowers, mowing your grass on a higher setting, and using less chemicals in your yard. Every small action makes a big difference!

06/17/2026

It’s Wildflower Wednesday 🌼This week’s featured bloom is Butterfly W**d, one of Illinois’ brightest summer wildflowers. Its clusters of yellow-to-orange flowers bloom from May through September, bringing vibrant color to prairies, fields, and woodland edges.Butterfly w**d grows up to three feet tall and is a unique member of the milkw**d family. Unlike most milkw**ds, its stems do not produce a milky sap when broken.

These colorful blooms attract a variety of insects throughout the summer, making them an important part of healthy prairie ecosystems. Keep an eye out for Butterfly W**d on your next outdoor adventure. Its bright orange flowers are hard to miss! **d **dflower

06/16/2026

Attention, Attention! 📣There are still spots available for Camp Redtail for kids aged 12-15! This camp is perfect for kids who love exploring, learning new skills, building friendships, and deepening their connection to the outdoors!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to build camping and outdoor skills, explore local conservation areas, learn to canoe, and apply those skills on our overnight trip to Sylvania Wilderness in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan! ⛺🛶

For more information and to register, visit https://www.bccdil.org/camp-redtail/.
For questions or concerns, reach out to Mark Freedlund by calling 815-547-7935 or emailing [email protected]. *Scholarships are available!

06/15/2026

Happy Nature Photography Day!
One of the best parts of exploring Boone County is finding the beauty that’s waiting around every corner. From wildflowers and wildlife to scenic trails and sunsets, there’s always something worth capturing. We’d love to see Boone County through your lens! Share your favorite nature photo in the comments and tell us where you snapped it.

06/12/2026

Summer evenings in Boone County come with a soundtrack! One of the most common night sounds in June comes from the Gray Treefrog complex. These small frogs are only about 1¼ to 2 inches long and can be gray or green, blending right into trees and bark. A flash of bright orange on the inside of their hind legs is often the only clue they’re there.

There are two nearly identical species, but their calls are different. The gray treefrog makes a musical trill, while Cope’s gray treefrog sounds more like a fast buzzing trill. You’ll find them in woodlands near water, often hiding in trees, bark, or logs during the day. In late spring and summer, males call near wetlands and small pools where eggs are laid. If you hear a chorus of trills after dark, you’re listening to one of Boone County’s littlest residents.

06/11/2026

June is Pollinator Month! Pollinators may be small, but they play a huge role in the natural world around us. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and even hummingbirds help plants reproduce by moving pollen from flower to flower while searching for nectar and food. In fact, many of the foods we enjoy every day depend on pollinators, and about 85% of flowering plants need them to produce seeds.

The good news? Even small actions can help support pollinators right here in Boone County. Planting native flowers, mowing a little less often, leaving some natural areas undisturbed, and reducing pesticide use can all make a difference.

06/10/2026

This week’s featured bloom is Wild Bergamot, a native Illinois prairie flower that begins blooming in late spring and continues through summer. Its tube-shaped flowers grow in clusters at the top of the stem and range from pink to light lilac in color.

Wild bergamot can grow two to four feet tall and is often found in dry prairies, fields, woods, and along roadsides throughout Illinois. Its square stem and opposite leaves are classic traits of plants in the mint family.

Bees especially love these blooms, so don’t be surprised if this flower is buzzing with activity on your next trail walk.

06/09/2026

Volunteer with BCCD! Our volunteers meet up every Tuesday all year long to help improve and maintain our conservation areas. If you are looking for a way to spend time outdoors and meet other members of our community, join us! Let us know if you can make it by emailing [email protected] or calling 815-547-7935

Address

603 N Appleton Road
Belvidere, IL
61008

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.bccdil.org/

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