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
More! Fishin’ Derby 2012 Photos
Below is a photo gallery of some of the highlights of this year’s event. A great time was had by all even though the ice was not cooperative. Move your mouse over the photos to see your navigational options and to bring...
Read more of this articleFishin’ Derby 2012 and Winter Festival Photos
Below is a photo gallery of some of the highlights of this year’s event. A great time was had by all even though the ice was not cooperative. Move your mouse over the photos to see your navigational options and to bring...
Read more of this articleFishin’ Derby 2012 Winners
We survived this year’s Derby! There wasn’t any ice for both days at headquarters — who would think that was possible in February in Northern Illinois? On Friday we made the decision to break up all the thin...
Read more of this article2012 Fishin’ Derby & Winter Festival
