About NICC
The Northern Illinois Conservation Club is a not-for-profit, privately funded organization. Funds come from member’s dues, fund-raising activities and donations. Our educational programs on various conservation, wildlife and preservation subjects are open to the public, at no charge. We are a financially and physically viable organization with many more ideas and projects for teaching and encouraging people of our area the beauty and tranquility that nature displays for us. The Northern Illinois Conservation Club was established in 1960 by a group of sportsmen and persons interested in outdoor activities. They joined together to encourage education, conservation and preservation of ...
Become a Member
Why would I want to join your organization? Being a member will give you the satisfaction knowing that you are helping preserve and protect the natural habitat of 62.5 acres. What are the benefits of membership? As a member, you will have access to this natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to come out at any time to relax, picnic, hike the trails, and fish the pond (game fish must be released back into the pond and you may keep the rest). What is expected of me when I become a member? N.I.C.C. would like to have each member volunteer at least 5 ...
2011 Fishin’ Derby and Winter Festival
All this year's info for the 2011 Chain O' Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival (ice or no ice) is now available! Download a copy! NICC Derby Flyer PDF Download
Harvest Fest
Harvest Festival October 29, 2011 1:00 p.m. ~ 9:00 p.m. Kids Craft Table Halloween Train Kids Bucket Raffles Fun Activities: Costume Contest, Cake Walk, Face Painting, Hay rides B I N G O ! Conservation Café Stories Around the Campfire Proceeds go to the N.I.C.C. (a non-profit organization) for their continued efforts in education, conservation and preservation of our wildlife and their habitat. Download our Harvest Festival flyer!
NICC Blog
52 Years and Counting…
I know many of you are wishing for Spring to arrive now that the Christmas and New Years celebrations have come and gone. I can agree with that, but we still have one more winter event to put behind us. It’s hard to believe...
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Harvest Festival October 29, 2011 More photos of the 2011 NICC Harvest Fest… A good time was had by all! The weather was beautiful and the festivities were a big hit!! Check out our two posts filled with pictures of the...
Read more of this articleHarvest Fest 2011 Photos
Harvest Festival October 29, 2011 A good time was had by all! The weather was beautiful and the festivities were a big hit!! Check out our two posts filled with pictures of the events! Then, plan on attending next year’s...
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