Campton Township Parks & Open Space

10/15/2026

Why do mushrooms get good internet?
Because they're always connected to the right network!

Beneath our feet, fungi form vast underground networks of thread-like structures called mycelium that help connect ecosystems and recycle nutrients.
Here are a few mushrooms we spotted doing their decomposer duties in our parks. Happy National Mushroom Day!

Remember: mushrooms play an important role in natural ecosystems. Please leave them undisturbed and do not harvest or consume any mushrooms found in our parks.

10/09/2026

📢 Reminder! Corron Farm will be closed tomorrow, October 10th, while we prepare for our annual Boo After Dark event.

We'll reopen when festivities begin at 5:00 PM. Join us for a FREE evening of spooky fall fun from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM! 🎃👻

Thank you for your understanding, and we can't wait to see you at Boo After Dark!

10/08/2026

🌾🍂 If you’re planning on attending the Scarecrow Festival in St. Charles this weekend, be sure to stop by and say “hi” to our newest helper! 🎃👋

Our scarecrow is representing Campton Township Parks and Open Space and all the hard work that goes into caring for and restoring our beautiful natural areas. 🌱🌻 From prairie restoration and habitat management to maintaining our open spaces, there’s always plenty of work to be done!

We’re so excited to have our scarecrow out there representing our team, and we’d love for you to stop by, check it out, and snap a picture! 📸

🍂 Come find our scarecrow, say hello, and support all the amazing creativity throughout the festival!💚🌾

10/07/2026

The Campton Township Open Space Foundation is hosting their annual Fall Fundraiser on Friday, October 16th from 5:00–8:00 PM at Luau Coffee! 🌾🍁

Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by 4 D’s BBQ, featuring your choice of bratwurst or pulled pork, two sides, and a drink for a $30 donation.

Your support helps the Campton Township Open Space Foundation continue its mission of helping us preserve and protect our beautiful open spaces for generations to come. 🌻🌳

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Luau Coffee
🍽️ $30 donation per dinner

Bring your family and friends, grab a great meal, and help support a wonderful local cause! ❤️🍂

We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

It finally looks like better weather this week!

Join us this Thursday, October 8th, for another volunteer seed harvest. We will meet at Poynor Park from 10-12am.

Feel free to bring your family and invite your friends! This is a fun event suitable for all ages. Anyone who is interested in learning more about nature and helping us as we work to restore our natural areas is welcome.

Dress for the weather / working outside:

Required
-Closed-toe shoes
-Long pants
-Water bottle (filled)

Recommended
-Hat
-Sunglasses
-Gardening or work gloves
-Sunscreen
-Small bag or f***y pack for your items

We will provide all required tools, instructions, snacks, and additional water

10/05/2026

This past week, our natural resource team planted plugs to increase diversity in our wetland. They planted over 2000 plants of 41 different species. These plugs were made possible by the Campton Township Open Space Foundation and their funding from the Clean Energy Award Grant. Keep an eye out for some new things blooming at Poynor Park next year!

Thank you Constellation and Campton Township Open Space Foundation!

10/02/2026

We cannot wait!! 👻🎃

BOO AFTER DARK IS ALMOST HERE, 9 DAYS AWAY!

Get your costumes ready and join us for an incredible Halloween filled with fun, family activities, spooky fun, and community spirit. The Campton Hills Police Department and Campton Township Parks & Open Space welcome everyone to BOO AFTER DARK!

Saturday, October 10, 2026
5 PM - 9 PM
Historic Corron Farm
7N761 Corron Rd, Campton Hills, IL 60175

COSTUME CONTEST!
This is your chance to show it off!

*Costume Contest sign-up: 5 PM - 630 PM
*Costume Parade begins at 7 PM
*3 Judges will be looking for some of the best and most creative costumes, and there will be a $100 gift card prize for each first-place category!

*Pet Contest!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!
We will have something for everyone, including:

*2 SPOOKY Hayrides, so even more families can enjoy the ride!
*A Trailer full of ZOMBIES!
*S'mores!
*Hot chocolate!
*Games!
*Crafts for kids!
*Plenty of giveaways!
*FREE pumpkins to take home!
*Music!
*Face Painting!
*Food trucks!
*PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST featuring pumpkins created by the local businesses!
*Scavenger Hunt!
and much more!

Bring your family, put on your favorite costume, and get ready for a night filled with SPOOKY FUN, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

We can't wait to see you at BOO AFTER DARK!!

10/01/2026

Unfortunately, the weather hasn’t been on our side this seed harvest season. Due to today’s rain, we will be canceling our seed harvest event. We’re hopeful for better weather next week and look forward to getting back out in the field soon!

09/30/2026

👻🎃 BOO AFTER DARK IS BACK! 🎃👻

Get ready for a spook-tacular night of Halloween at Corron Farm!🕷️🌙

Join us Saturday, October 10th from 5:00–9:00 PM at Corron Farm for a night packed with fun for the whole family!

🎃 Spooky Hayrides
🍬 Candy Hunt
🎁 Giveaways
🎯 Games
🌭 Food Trucks
☕ Hot Chocolate & S’mores
🎶 Music
👻 And MORE!

🧙‍♀️ COSTUME CONTEST!
Come dressed to impress—families, pets & best costume categories! 🐶🎃

📍 7N761 Corron Rd., Campton Hills, IL 60175
🗓️ Saturday, October 10th, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Bring your family, grab your costumes, and JOIN US IF YOU DARE… 👻🖤

👮‍♀️🖤 A HUGE thank you to the Campton Hills Police Department for all the time, hard work, and dedication they are putting into bringing this amazing event to our community! We cannot wait for everyone to come out, experience the fun, and see all the hard work that has been put into this event! 🎃👻

🎃 Something spooky awaits! 🎃