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... 
by Susan Sander | Jun 16, 2022 | Field Notes Blog
Turtle nest, disturbed by a predator Oh, June, nothing like summer time to embrace wonder about Whos – who nibbled on a newly planted flower? Who was growling-huffing loudly in the night? Who dug a hole in the garden? (And given the different sizes there may be many... 
by Friends of Hackmatack | Jun 10, 2022 | Events, News & Activities
Sun., August 14, 2022 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Crystal Lake Main Beach 300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake, IL Migrate to the beach for the afternoon to enjoy this Free Event, and learn all about Monarchs. The Monarch fest will include butterfly and pollinator plant info,... 
by Friends of Hackmatack | Jun 10, 2022 | Events, News & Activities
NEW: Rain Date Sun., June 26, 2022 1 PM – 4 PM Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve 7219 Millburne Court, Bull Valley, IL 60050 Rain Date: June 26 (parking on street side) With rain and potential lightening in the forecast for Saturday, June 25, pollinators will...