Mary E. Gardner Nature Center

Creek and River Study:  . Using the Fox River and the Woodlands Creek, students will investigate the importance of a water ecosystem.  Groundwater, water quality, biological life and physical properties are just some of the possible topics.  The experience consists of on-the-creek data collection followed by microscopic examination of findings. (Class length 1.5 hours) 

YMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN property is owned by the McHenry County Conservation District and is operated by the YMCA of McHenry County.