Waterfowl Draw

The waterfowl draw for the 1st two weekends of the 2026 waterfowl
season will be Monday, September 14, 2026.

The waterfowl draw for the 1st two weekends of the 2026 waterfowl season will be Monday, September 14, 2026.

The waterfowl draw for the 1st two weekends of the 2026 waterfowl
season will be Monday, September 14, 2026.

If you would like to be entered in the drawing please complete the form below and
return to the Kennekuk Visitor Center by
Friday, September 11, 2026 or email to vccd@vccd.org.

All forms must be received by Friday, September 11, 2026.

The VCCD Staff will draw on September 14, 2026. You will be contacted after
the draw to let you know which site(s) you were drawn for.

2026 Waterfowl Draw Form

September 2026

6 Buildings Open Buildings Open September 6, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA & Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 E. 900 North Road, Westville, IL 61883 At Forest Glen Preserve, the Gannett Education Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours. Visitors to the Gannett Education Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. The Pioneer Homestead Cabin takes visitors back in time to discover how early settlers lived in Vermilion County. At Kennekuk County Park, the Kennekuk Education Center and Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours as well. The Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, Bismarck Train Depot, and Red Oak School take people back to the time period of 1890's - 1940's. Tod add to the nostalgia, the Red Bud String Band will be performing at the Gazebo located in the Bunker Hill Historic Area. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy and afternoon of nostalgia with tours of the buildings and live music! Visitors to the Kennekuk Education Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and see photography work by Jared Lowe. The Vermilion County Conservation District utilizes volunteers to staff these buildings. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lara Danzl, ldanzl@vccd.org, or 217-442-1691. See more details

7 Labor Day Labor Day September 7, 2026 VCCD offices closed See more details

12 River to Rail Bike Ride for the KRT River to Rail Bike Ride for the KRT September 12, 2026 Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA Pre-registration and fee required;SAG supported routes, call 217-442-1691 for more information; Information and registration opens February 1, 2026 at https://RtoR2026.eventbrite.com See more details Natural Wool Dyeing Demonstration Natural Wool Dyeing Demonstration September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA Discover traditional yarn dyeing methods! Local fiber artists will be brining handspun yarn to dye with flowers, walnuts, and more. Pioneer Homestead Cabin area; FREE See more details

14 Waterfowl Hunt Draw for Lake Mingo & Lake Vermilion Waterfowl Hunt Draw for Lake Mingo & Lake Vermilion September 14, 2026 Applications due September 11, 2026; Call 217-442-1691 for more information See more details

16 VCCD Board Meeting VCCD Board Meeting September 16, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA Environmental Education Center, Kennekuk County Park; Public Invited See more details

20 Middlefork Audubon Society Live Raptor Progam Middlefork Audubon Society Live Raptor Progam September 20, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA Live Raptor Program, White Oak Barn, Kennekuk County Park, Public Invited, FREE See more details

26 Revolutionary War Re-enactment Revolutionary War Re-enactment September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA See how the Revolutionary War was fought through artillery demonstrations and walk through an encampment presented by the Northwest Territory Alliance Reenactment group. Both days will feature activities including fashion shows, tomahawk throwing, ladies' tea, bayonet competitions and more! Battle at 3:30 pm; Homestead Cabin Area, Forest Glen; FREE See more details

27 Pioneer Craft Day Pioneer Craft Day September 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA Discover pioneer homestead life through fry-bread cooking demonstrations, interactive rope making, and log-splitting. Kids will be able to help with apple pressing, play games and participate in a watermelon eating contest. Pioneer activities end when the battle starts. Homestead Cabin area, Forest Glen; Free See more details Revolutionary War Re-enactment/Pioneer Craft Day Revolutionary War Re-enactment/Pioneer Craft Day September 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA See how the Revolutionary War was fought through artillery demonstrations and walk through an encampment presented by the Northwest Territory Alliance Reenactment group. Both days will feature activities including fashion shows, tomahawk throwing, ladies' tea, bayonet competitions and more! Battle at 3:30 pm On Sunday, discover pioneer homestead life through fry-bread cooking demonstrations, interactive rope making, and log splitting. Kids will be able to help with apple pressing, play games, and participate in a watermelon eating contest. Pioneer activities end when the battle starts. Homestead Cabin Area, Forest Glen; FREE See more details