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Calendar of Events

May 2026

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  • Buildings Open

    Buildings Open

    May 3, 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.

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  • Kids to Park Day Event

    Kids to Park Day Event

    May 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Westville, IL 61883, USA

    The Nature Center at the Gannett Education Center, Forest Glen Preserve will be open with a craft station.  There will be guided hikes at 1:15 and 2:15 pm; 1:00 - 3:00 pm; FREE

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  • VCCD Board Meeting

    VCCD Board Meeting

    May 20, 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

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  • Sunset Tour at the Boardwalk

    Sunset Tour at the Boardwalk

    May 21, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Sunset Tour at the Boardwalk, Heron County Park, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, $5/person; Pre-Registration required at https://SunsetatHeron.eventbrite.com

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  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day

    May 25, 2026

    VCCD offices closed

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Forest Glen Backpack Trail Informationhttps://vccd.org/wp-admin/index.php

River Ridge Back Pack Trail Rules

River Ridge Backpack Trail Registration Form – Submit at least 2 weeks prior to hiking/camping

Forest Glen Back Pack Trail Map

River Ridge Back Pack Trail FAQ

 

Vermilion County Conservation District-Headquarters

  • Email
    vccd@vccd.org
  • Phone
    217-442-1691
  • Address
    22296-A Henning Road
    Danville, IL 61834

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