Author: Glenda

Got oaks? You can join the 5000 Acre Challenge!

Written on October 25, 2021.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) is launching the 5,000 Acre Challenge to protect our region’s oak woods. TLC, private citizens, state and county agencies have protected or managed over 4,000 acres of oak...

Why share native plant seed?

Written on October 25, 2021.

Each fall TLC hosts a native plant Seed Sharing Day in McHenry County. Sharing native plant seeds with others is a great way to get more native plants growing in home landscapes, which is why TLC hosts this event each year....

Volunteer at a restoration workday in McHenry County!

Written on October 25, 2021.

Do you like spending time outdoors near a crackling fire? Join one of TLC’s restoration workdays in McHenry County! We are always in need of volunteers at our sites in Richmond, Woodstock, Harvard, McHenry and more! Volunteers...

What does it mean to be an accredited land trust?

Written on October 21, 2021.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is proud to be an accredited land trust. Accreditation is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Each accredited land...

Attracting Hummingbirds – A Fun Family Activity

Written on September 16, 2021.

by Julio Cardona Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world, and they’re quite an impressive sight when they flock to your backyard. If you’re looking for ways to get your children, nephews or grandchildren interested...

Beginner’s Chainsaw Training

Written on August 26, 2021.

Want to learn to chainsaw, but don’t know how to get started? Join TLC’s Ecologist, Megan Oropeza and Natural Land Institute’s Director of Stewardship, Zach Grycan, to learn the basics in a hands-on way. Participants will learn...