Photos: Quiet moments at the Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve Varga Archeological Site

A barn seen along the walking trail at the McHenry County Conservation District's Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve Varga Archeological Site on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, The wetland area near Richmond along the Wisconsin Board is composed of every stage of wetland. The area also a habitat for 29 species of native fish, 200 species of plant life, 55 species of birds, 15-20 butterfly species, and 20 state threatened and endangered species. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver )