Valley View Nature Study Area

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Valley View Nature Study Area The Valley View Nature Study Area is a 4 acre plot of land adjacent to our playground. For years it has been overgrown and unused.

During the 2024-25 school year this area has begun to be revitalized with the generous help of many local companies.

09/25/2026

A mother American Goldfinch feeding her fledgling, seeds from our pollinator garden 🍁🥰🌸

Another shout out to Adam Vick. Thank you for hanging our Tree Campus Flag, and our Verba Family Outdoor Classroom sign!...
09/25/2026

Another shout out to Adam Vick. Thank you for hanging our Tree Campus Flag, and our Verba Family Outdoor Classroom sign!
A huge thank you for mowing the rest of our trails! The perimeters are now open and look beautiful!!! Just in time for some fall nature walks! 🍂🍁🍂🍁

Thank you Adam Vick for taking care of the fallen tree so quickly!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩
08/21/2026

Thank you Adam Vick for taking care of the fallen tree so quickly!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩

08/19/2026

Unfortunately a tree has fallen on our student benches. 😟
Is there anyone out there willing to come with a chainsaw and clear it off?
Please respond below 👇🏼 😊

Our pollinator garden is thriving! The butterflies, bees and finches are having a feast!Our Valley View students planted...
08/19/2026

Our pollinator garden is thriving! The butterflies, bees and finches are having a feast!
Our Valley View students planted all of these flowers in May 2025!

Mr. Verba and his “crew” mowed the trails. They look great! 🌳🌳🌳
05/15/2026

Mr. Verba and his “crew” mowed the trails. They look great! 🌳🌳🌳

Ideas for making time outdoors intentional. 🌳🤗🦋
05/14/2026

Ideas for making time outdoors intentional. 🌳🤗🦋

05/14/2026
Mrs. Murrin planted Milkweed Seeds with all of her groups today. 🌸🦋
05/14/2026

Mrs. Murrin planted Milkweed Seeds with all of her groups today. 🌸🦋

Mr. Tyler Verba donated these beautiful picnic tables for our Nature Study Area!They are handmade from locally grown woo...
04/28/2026

Mr. Tyler Verba donated these beautiful picnic tables for our Nature Study Area!
They are handmade from locally grown wood! 🌳🌳🌳
Thank you!!!! 🤗

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6515 W IL Route 120
McHenry, IL
60050

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