While there are no poisonous snakes or tigers in Winnebago County, it is still smart to be prepared to stay safe and maximize your fun outside!
- Tick Tips
- Download our Preventing Tick Bites Guide full of tips on how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you get one.
- http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pccommonticks.htm
- Download Plants To Avoid (Cow Parsnip, Poison Ivy, and Stinging Nettle) Download tip sheet
- Get Outside Check-list (sun protection, bug protection, water bottle, proper clothing, tell someone where you’re going)
- Know the Rules (park regulations, etc.)
- Forest Preserves- http://winnebagoforest.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/OrdinancesGeneralUseReg.pdf
- Rockford Park District- https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/board-policies
- Fishing Rules and Permit Information- https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/LPR/Pages/default.aspx
- Where to purchase a fishing license: http://dnr.illinois.gov/DNRDirectMonitor/VendorListing.aspx or online at https://www.il.wildlifelicense.com/license.php?action=custlkup
