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Calendar of Events

November 2026

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  • Thanksgiving at the Pioneer Homestead Cabin

    Thanksgiving at the Pioneer Homestead Cabin

    November 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA

    Visitors will watch as Naturalists and volunteers craft a Thanksgiving Dinner using traditional tools and methods.  Elements of the meal will be made over an open fire or in dutch ovens.  Samples will be available throughout the event.  Pioneer Homestead Cabin, Forest Glen; FREE

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  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day

    November 11, 2026

    VCCD offices closed

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  • VCCD Board Meeting

    VCCD Board Meeting

    November 18, 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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  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day

    November 26, 2026

    VCCD offices closed

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  • Post Thanksgiving Day

    Post Thanksgiving Day

    November 27, 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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