The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park
Cycling Without Age Comes to Moraine Hills State Park
We are pleased to announce that the Friends of Moraine Hills State Park has partnered with Cycling Without Age McHenry County. According to their website, "Cycling Without Age McHenry County (CWAMC) provides free recreational rides on three-wheeled cycles called Trishaws, allowing isolated seniors to get outside, share stories and reconnect with their community." What better place than our beautiful state park? All rides will be leave from the South end of the parking lot at McHenry Dam, and are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of each month from May through September. Reservations are required. For more information, or to reserve a ride, please visit Rides4Elders.com.
The IDNR is looking for a Fishing Clinic Instructor to be stationed at Moraine Hills State Park. Click here for more information.
Become a Docent
at your favorite State Park
Docent Volunteer Orientation at Moraine Hills State Park
Sunday, April 13, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Join our team of friendly docent volunteers who greet visitors on weekends at our favorite state park! This orientation will cover the basics of docenting, then new volunteers will sign up to shadow three experienced docents before signing up on their own. Docents are expected to contribute one day per month from April – November.
Click on the flier below for an application
Visit the NEW Chronologs Page in Photo Galleries, or click here!!!!
2025 Scholarship Application Now Available!
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Click the flier below to go to the Scholarship Page
Join us for Hike or Nature Program!
From Bird Walks and Walks with a Naturalist to Bike or Canoe/Kayak tours, we strive to support programming at our favorite State Park. Check out the completed Osprey Meadow Interpretive Overlook with its beautiful interpretive panels! After you impress friends and family with your newfound knowledge, like it on our Facebook page, and/or leave a comment. Check the Calendar, Events and Programs tab for program times and dates. You can find Wildflower Walks, Insect Safaris, Fall Color Walks, and more.
Click here for Bird Walk info.
Click here for the Walk or Kayak/Canoe With a Naturalist programs.
Click here for Wildflower Walks and Insect Safaris.
Click Here for Animal Tracking.
Click here for Run for the Hills
Registration for most programs is through our Volo Bog office by calling 815-344-1294 or emailing us at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov. Also email to ask for the most up-to-date schedule.
Check out our video about our amazing state park! Click here to watch it; you'll want to visit soon!
The purpose of The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park is to preserve the local natural heritage and promote citizen awareness of Moraine Hills State Park. This is done through special events, educational and training programs, and acquisitions of properties. Because portions of the Park are dedicated state nature preserves, the Friends also assist in taking steps necessary to insure the continued care and preservation of the Park as a natural site.
Board Meetings are open to the public and held at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month in the Volo Bog SNA Visitor Center.
Email FriendsofMoraineHills@gmail.com for more info.
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