Author: Glenda

CLIP Program Details: Skills gained

Written on February 4, 2021.

CLIP Program Details: Skills gained Land management: Invasive removal, site preparation and restoration techniques will be reviewed for ongoing TLC restoration projects. Transline resistant communities, use of parasitic plants,...

Farming with Nature: The New Graziers

Written on January 11, 2021.

McHenry County is seeing a rise in the number of grass fed beef and dairy operations. There are a number of farms throughout the county where pastured meat and dairy products can even be purchased directly from the farmer. Back...

Winter Tree and Shrub Identification Videos

Written on January 4, 2021.

If you’ve ever wondered, “What kind of tree or shrub is that?” these are the videos for you! Join Kim Elsenbroek, TLC’s Land Conservation Specialist, on a pre-recorded virtual tour to learn how to identify...

Betty White Oak

Written on November 16, 2020.

McHenry County’s oldest resident was struck down by the derecho wind on Aug. 10, 2020 (Clockwise from left) An oak seedling thrives in shadow of Betty White Oak, a group of volunteers gives the tree some love, preschoolers...

Couple Makes a Lasting Difference in Preserving Land for Life

Written on November 16, 2020.

Stephanie and Jerry Simon value the preservation of habitat for native plants and wildlife. Stephanie and Jerry Simon on their five-acre property in Harvard. The cause is so important to them they decided to make an...

Splendor in the Grass

Written on August 31, 2020.

After traveling 6,000 miles from Argentina, you make a stop in Alden, Illinois. You are a bobolink, one of the most traveled migratory songbirds in the world, and the only male songbird in North America adorned with the colors...