Outdoor Adventure Begins at the Library!

May 30, 2024 Featured

This summer, Algonquin Area Public Library and the McHenry County Conservation District are teaming up for the Find Your Wild challenge! Explore MCCD sites to earn points that can be redeemed for prizes. The free all-ages challenge is a great way for families to spend time outside, in some of McHenry County's beautiful natural areas. The fun starts Memorial Day Weekend, and runs through September 2.

Get Started

find your wild display at aapldVisit the Find Your Wild display, near the entrance to the Main Library on Harnish Drive. Pick up a Find Your Wild bookmark with a special code to receive points in the Find Your Wild challenge. Scan the QR code on the bookmark to go to the Find Your Wild challenge page, or find it at mccdistrict.org

Follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the Goosechase App (iOS / Android).
Step 2: Login or create a free account.
Step 3: Search for the Conservation District's experience with code LPW8Z5 or search "Find Your Wild."
Step 4: Click "Accept" to accept the Terms and Conditions.
Step 5: Create a Username and then click "Join this Experience."

 

Earn Points and Prizes!

Complete Missions to earn points, and become eligible for outdoor-themed prize basket drawings every two weeks. Missions include visiting conservation areas, and completing fun outdoor activities. Start earning points right away with Missions you can complete in the app, including the BONUS POINTS: Library Referral.

The more Missions you complete, and the longer you stay active in the program, the more chances you have to win. In addition to being eligible for the prize basket drawings, you can also earn sticker packs for reaching different point levels:

Level 1 (500 points) Outdoor Fun sticker pack

Level 2 (1000 points) District Mission sticker pack

Level 3 (1500 points) Flora and Fauna sticker pack

 

Prize Baskets

To be eligible for a prize basket drawing, simply complete a Mission during the eligibility period.

Basket: HIKING (sponsored by the Running Depot)

Eligibility period: May 25- June 9

Drawing: June 10

Basket: OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AND NATIVE GARDENING (sponsored by the MCCD Foundation)

Eligibility period: June 10- June 23

Drawing: June 24

Basket: OUTDOOR PLAY (sponsored by Play It Again Sports, Crystal Lake)

Eligibility period: June 24- July 7

Drawing: July 8

Basket: BIKING (sponsored by Avant Cycle)

Eligibility period: July 8- July 14

Drawing: July 15

Basket: FISHING (sponsored by Dave's Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy, Crystal Lake)

Eligibility period: July 15- July 21

Drawing: July 22

Basket: BIRDING (sponsored by McHenry County Audubon)

Eligibility period: July 22- July 28

Drawing: July 29

Basket: PICNICKING (sponsored by Breaking Bread Catering & Deli)

Eligibility period: July 29- Aug. 4

Drawing: August 5

Basket: OUTDOOR GEAR (sponsored by Glacial Gear)

Eligibility period: August 5- August 11

Drawing: August 12

Basket: CAMPING (sponsored by MCCD)*

Eligiblity period: August 12 - August 18

Drawing: August 19

Basket: PADDLING (sponsor to be announced)*

Eligibility period: August 19- August 25

Drawing: August 26

Basket: PLANT NATIVE (sponsored by Red Buffalo Nursery)*

Eligibility period: August 26 - September 2

Drawing: September 3

*Basket order may change, depending on availability of live plants for the Plant Native basket. Check mccdistrict.org for more information.