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2026 Monarch Family Fun Fair

2026 Monarch Family Fun Fair

by Friends of Hackmatack | Jul 19, 2026 | Events, News & Activities

The popular Monarch Family Fun Fair is celebrating its 11th year. This fair will be held from 12:30 to 4 pm on Sunday, August 11 at Crystal Lake Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lake Shore Dr, Crystal Lake, Illinois. Hosted by the Hackmatack Monarch Coalition, the fair is an...
Monarch Family Fun Fair 2024

Monarch Family Fun Fair 2024

by Friends of Hackmatack | Jul 26, 2024 | Events, News & Activities

The Monarch Coalition & Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge present the 8th Annual Monarch Family Fun Fair! Sunday, August 11, 202412:30 – 4 PM300 Lakeshore DriveMain Beach Pavilion – Rain or Shine!Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Migrate to Main Beach in Crystal...
Monarch Family Fun Fair 2023

Monarch Family Fun Fair 2023

by Friends of Hackmatack | Aug 10, 2023 | Events, News & Activities

The Monarch Coalition & Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge present the 8th Annual Monarch Family Fun Fair! Sunday, August 13, 202312:30 – 4 PM300 Lakeshore DriveMain Beach Pavilion – Rain or Shine!Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Migrate to Main...
Butterflies in the Bi-State Region

Butterflies in the Bi-State Region

by Friends of Hackmatack | May 14, 2013 | Learn the Science of Hackmatack

Closely associated with the native prairies, wetlands, and oak communities of the bi-state region are an easily recognized group of species called Lepidoptera or, as most of us know them, butterflies and moths. Biologists studying the quality of remaining natural...

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