Boone County Conservation District

Cause Area

  • Community
  • Environment
  • Seniors

Location

603 N Appleton RoadBelvidere, IL 61008 United States
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Mission Statement

To preserve and manage natural areas and open spaces for ecological, educational and recreational benefit for present and future generations.

Description

Formed in 1964 the Boone County Conservation District was the first conservation district in Illinois. Today, the BCCD manages over 3,500 acres of prairies, woodlands and wetlands. These sites are home to a wide variety of diverse flora and fauna.

The Conservation District hosts many annual events such as the Autumn Pioneer Festival, Holiday Walk, Heritage Garden Walk, summer youth camp programs as well as various school groups and a wide array of public programs

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by Angela K. (2019-09-27 08:38:01.0)
I've been volunteering for the Autumn Pioneer Festival for five years now. Dave Lambert (known as cast iron Dave)used to work at the park and passed away 11 years ago. Since then his parents, Roger & Louise Lambert, his brother Greg along with Dave's Widow Becky have been making kettle corn to keep his legacy going. We dress for that time period and sell the popcorn Saturday & Sunday. Angela Krueger
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