Author: Glenda

An Eagle Scout project update

Written on November 3, 2021.

Jack Newton led Boy Scout Troop 149 in building a bridge at TLC’s Boloria Meadows in September for his Eagle Scout project. In addition, the bridge on the left will be refurbished as art of a different service project...

A community food forest grows in Woodstock

Written on November 3, 2021.

The Land Conservancy recently began a new project, a community food forest, on a small portion of farmland on Dean Street, just north of TLC’s office in rural Woodstock. This nine-acre field had been conventionally farmed for...

TLC holds special workday in honor of Al Van Maren

Written on November 1, 2021.

TLC dedicated a workday to our friend, the late Al Van Maren on Sunday, Oct. 31. Friends and family of Al Van Maren spent time clearing brush in his oak woods. It was a fun but bittersweet day. We miss you Al. There will be...

Learn about The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy at TLC’s Annual Celebration Brunch

Written on November 1, 2021.

Doug Tallamy will be the guest speaker at TLC’s Annual Celebration Brunch on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. He will inspire us with a talk on “The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees.” Let’s...

TLC receives $16,440 mission grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County

Written on October 29, 2021.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) has been awarded a $16,440 Mission Grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County to help fund TLC’s Conservation Leader Internship Program (CLIP) in 2022. The grant will...

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...