Glenda, Author at The Land Conservancy of McHenry County

Author: Glenda

From Alfalfa to Pasqueflower – Building a Home for Nature in Harvard

Written on March 23, 2023.

Christine and Paul Rechten When Paul and Christine Rechten bought a four-acre parcel outside of Harvard in 1971, the land had lived its most recent years as an alfalfa field. Before they even moved to the property, they planted...

TLC Creates New Membership Levels and Benefits for 2023

Written on March 8, 2023.

TLC has created new membership levels and benefits for 2023 in addition to the current membership levels. Sustainability Circle – Join TLC’s Sustainability Circle and become a monthly donor! NEW monthly donors will receive...

Celebrate Spring Inspiration at TLC’s 32nd Annual Celebration

Written on February 28, 2023.

TLC’s 32nd Annual Celebration – Spring Inspiration New date, time and location! Get ready to welcome spring with an afternoon high tea, visit with friends old and new and celebrate the people, places and achievements...

Raices Latinas: Agriculture in McHenry County

Written on February 23, 2023.

Raices Latinas: Agriculture in McHenry County is a new project that is having its debut event on Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W Van Buren Street, Woodstock, Il. A reception with refreshments...

Free Film Screening: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva

Written on February 21, 2023.

Tuesday April 18, 2023 Doors open 6:30, Film begins at 7:00 pm Free event, no registration required Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL How did the willful daughter of...

Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden!

Written on February 16, 2023.

Learn how to attract monarch butterflies and other butterflies, birds and bees to your yard. Join us for easy tips and information on gardening with native plant communities that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator...

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