Community Calendar

Skip the shopping lines and join us outdoors for Green Friday: a volunteer event that gives back to the planet! Join friends, family, and fellow nature lovers for an active morning of community, connection, and conservation. No experience is necessary – we provide the tools and instruction, just make sure to dress for the weather! Meet at the maintenance building at 655 N Appleton Road. Registration is required. To register, email mfreedlund@bccdil.org or call the office at 815-547-7935.

In the spirit of giving thanks, take the time to pause, reflect, and share your gratitude for Nature at Spencer Conservation Area.

8:30-9:15 AM – Nature Journal Workshop
-Create your own nature journal to take on your outdoor adventures as a way to pause and reflect on all nature has to offer. All materials are provided.
-Meet at the Roger Gustafson Nature Center located at 603 N Appleton Road.

9:30-11:00 AM – Guided Gratitude Hike
-Join BCCD for a guided hike with the goal to appreciate what our local environment provides for us.
-Meet at the Pavilion located at 1121 N Appleton Road.

*Register is required – feel free to register for one or both programs! To register, email dgrelecki@bccdil.org or call the office at 815-547-7935.

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

Kick off the holiday season at the Diggins Owliday Party! Enjoy a presentation by award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell where he'll discuss his newest book, "To See an Owl." A book signing will follow; books will be available for purchase at the event from Read Between The Lynes. Enjoy crafts, games, a photo booth and even visit with a live owl presented by the McHenry County Conservation District! AM in the PM food truck will also be on site.

Registration is required for all participants. For more information, call 815-943-4671. Register here: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/diggins-owliday-party

The Boone County Conservation District invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at our annual Holiday Walk event, a family-friendly tradition that connects our past to the future! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Spencer Conservation Area at 1121 N. Appleton Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008.

Visitors are invited to step back in time and enjoy listening to live music in the one-room schoolhouse, witness a demonstration from a blacksmith at the forge, get creative with crafts, sing along with carolers, and of course try our holiday treats! Don’t forget to take a peek at the two historic cabins built right here in Boone County to see how pioneer families would have prepared for the holidays. Treats for sale include kettle-popped popcorn, warm spiced apples, roasted nuts, ponché navideño (spiced fruit punch), buñuelos (cinnamon and sugar tortilla chips), and hot chocolate.

This is a cash only event, so plan accordingly to be able to enjoy these tasty treats! Guests are encouraged to dress warmly and bring friends and family to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of an old-fashioned holiday celebration. Register to attend the event at: https://www.bccdil.org/explore/winter-holiday-walk/

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!