RINGWOOD – Area residents can learn about McHenry County Conservation District’s People and Nature programs during an open house and free introductory session from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6.

The drop-in event will be at the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.

The People and Nature program is designed to serve the homeowner, volunteer steward, nature educator or lover of the outdoors. The programs cover topics on ecological restoration, landscaping with nature and nature interpretation.