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Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 4, for our free, family-friendly Farm Stroll. NEW! Maria’s Farm is a first-gener...
09/14/2026

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 4, for our free, family-friendly Farm Stroll.
NEW! Maria’s Farm is a first-generation lavender farm rooted in wellness, nature, and connections. Explore the lavender fields and learn about its cultivation, plus experience forest, goat, bee, and lavender therapy. This unique countryside offers agritourism retreats and hosts community events throughout the year, combining agriculture, wellness, heritage, and hospitality in a beautiful natural setting. Meet the farm animals and visit the Country Store full of lavender products, honey, and handcrafted gifts. Mariaslavendarfarm.com (847) 606-5501. Toilets available.
Map and other sites can be viewed at https://mchenrycfb.org/farmstroll

09/13/2026

Find Food IL helps you quickly locate free meals, grocery stores, and food resources in your community by connecting you with local food banks, pantries, and meal programs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjef3wEC0o8

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 4, for our free, family-friendly Farm Stroll.Art and Silvia Caines’ mission is t...
09/11/2026

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 4, for our free, family-friendly Farm Stroll.
Art and Silvia Caines’ mission is to offer nutrient-dense superfoods and to educate about their healing potential. This certified organic Forest Farm grows garlic and medicinal herbs, grazes sheep and ducks, and “tree-range” chickens. Learn how to grow ginger in IL and see an electro-agriculture demo in the high tunnel. Linda Karlen, certified ANFT guide, will offer two forest therapy walks at 11 and 2. Farm store will be open. Farm tours and activities offered. Garlicescape.com
Maps and other sites can be downloaded at https://mchenrycfb.org/farmstroll

The next time you want to really appreciate your time in nature or want to practice some self-care, take a moment to enj...
09/08/2026

The next time you want to really appreciate your time in nature or want to practice some self-care, take a moment to enjoy a mindful nature walk.
For tips on how to be present and enjoy nature without distractions, read the link in the comments (just not while you are enjoying nature!).

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 4, for our free, family-friendly Farm Stroll. Jeff, CJ, and their daughter Julie...
09/07/2026

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 4, for our free, family-friendly Farm Stroll.
Jeff, CJ, and their daughter Julie welcome you to visit their farm! They take great pride in presenting a farm that helps others. The VA sends veterans who struggle with PTSD to work with our gentle animals and find peace in their lives again. The Country Cottage is filled with products, many made from the fiber of our alpacas and llamas, including blankets, yarn, socks, and more. Vendors will be selling their artistic creations. hitchnpostalpacafarm.com (815) 979-6939
Maps and other sites can be found at https://mchenrycfb.org/farmstroll

Both our Lake and McHenry Offices are closed today. We will reopen for normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.
09/07/2026

Both our Lake and McHenry Offices are closed today. We will reopen for normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.

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100 S US Highway 45
Grayslake, IL
60030

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Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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