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 ...

Fishin’ Derby

2009 Winners Musky------No legal caught Northern Pike Large -- 34 -- Ray Winkowski, Delavan, WI Small -- 25 -- T. Miller Walleye Large -- 17 7/8 -- Steven Heelein, Genoa City, WI Small -- 14 1/8 -- Jarod Fires, McHenry, IL Bass-large and small mouth Large -- 20 3/8 -- Joe Vermillion Small -- 14 3/8 -- Dayton Beyer Catfish ...

Harvest Fest

Plans are well underway for our 3rd Annual Harvest Fest to be held on Oct. 17. Many activities are scheduled during this two day fundraiser including a bonfire, hayrides, children's carnival games and seasonal stories and more. Be sure to come and purchase your pumpkins and other seasonal decorations. Grab some lunch or dinner at the Conservation Cafe. Admission to the event is free. Tickets for the games will be available for purchase. The Harvest Fest is a great opportunity to volunteer for your club service hours. The Fest will run from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. ...

Youth Event