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Harvest Fest 2010: October 23

Bonnie — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:40:30 +0000

We are getting ready for Harvest Fest 2010!

Riparian Landowners Workshop Invite

Bonnie — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:54:49 +0000

YOU ARE INVITED TO A RIPARIAN LANDOWNERS WORKSHOP
SEPTEMBER 18, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL

As a riparian (streamside) landowner you may want to:
Learn how to…

Manage native and invasive vegetation (best buffers)
Curb erosion
Improve stream habitat
Minimize debris accumulation
Reduce runoff from your property
Prevent pollution

Get the facts about…

Funding of projects
Stream dynamics
Landowner rights & responsibilities
Activities that require a Permit vs. those that do not

For more, download the PDF: RIPARIAN LANDOWNERS WORKSHOP

NICC Pond Survey

WPMuse — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:00:42 +0000

We’ve just received the survey information as related to our pond. You can download the pond survey information in PDF format by clicking the link below:

2010 NICC Keystone Pond Survey We are also including the 2008 Report for Download:NICC 2008 Survey [2M]

2010 YOUTH EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Bonnie — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:30:18 +0000

Unfortunately, this years scheduled Youth Event for August, 2010 has been canceled. If you would like more information on future NICC events, get on our mailing list by adding your e-mail address in the right sidebar.

2010 Derby Raffle Winners

Bonnie — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:31:20 +0000

1st: $1,500 cash Alison Schwan
2nd: $500 cash Ron Looze, Jr.
3rd: $300 cash Kevin Brah

Congratulations!

Northern Illinois Conservation Club 2010 Ice Fish Derby Winners

Bonnie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:58:38 +0000

Muskie:
no legal caught

Northern Pike:
Large: 36 7/8 | Nathan Zeien Antioch
Small: 25 | Eric Beeter McHenry

Walleye:
Large: 16 5/8: | Jeff Parsons Oregon
Small: none caught

Bass (Large/Small Mouth):
Large: 19 1/8 | Greg Coull Fox Lake
Small: 14 3/8 | Steve Schmidt McHenry

Catfish:
Large: 25 1/8 | Chris Zeien Antioch
Small: 19 ¼ | Bruce Frentz Lake Villa

Crappie:
Large: 14 | Shawn Schuld Antioch
Small: 5 ¾ | Ray Fett Chicago

Striped/Bass
Large: 11 5/8 | Jeff Parsons Oregon
Small: 5 1/8 | Kelly Forst Waukegan

Perch:
Large: 12 ¼ | Jeff Parsons Oregon
Small: 3 | Mart Artos Fox Lake

Bull Head:
NONE

Bluegill/ Sunfish/ Rock Bass:
Large: 9 1/8 | Jeff Parsons Oregon
Small: 3 ½ | Brad Irving Antioch

Overall Large Fish:
36 7/8 Northern Pike by Nathan Zeien

Ice Shanty Contest Winners

Bonnie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:53:13 +0000

Best Presentation:
Nick Heelien of Genoa City, Wis.

Most Creative was a tie:
Christ & Zeek Zeien and Daniel Hucker

Most Unusual was a tie:
Andrew Noland of Lake Villa, IL and Jeff Lemke of Antioch

Natural Lawn Care Basics

Bonnie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:30:49 +0000

Ice Shanty Contest Registration

Bonnie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:36:58 +0000

There are 3 categories of the Ice Shanty Contest:

Best Presentation
Most Creative
Most Unusual

The winner of each category will receive $100. Winners will be announced at Headquarters on Sunday, February 14th prior to the Auction (approximately 2:30 pm).

Contest Rules:

Registration will open at 7:00 am on Saturday morning February 13th at the Announcer’s trailer at Headquarters on Channel Lake.
All entries must be registered by 11:00 am on Saturday.
All entries must be homemade.
Your entry number must be displayed on the outside of your shanty.
Judging will begin at noon on Saturday, February 13th and will continue through the afternoon.

2010 Fishin’ Derby Flyer

Bonnie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:13:15 +0000

The new flyer is ready and waiting for you to download in PDF format!