Author: Glenda

CLIP 2023 is Underway!

Written on June 16, 2023.

by Emma Klein Welcome to the first week of TLC’s 2023 Conservation Leader Internship Program! This week’s update is provided by CLIP’s 2023 crew leader, Emma. This year is our program’s largest crew size yet, and I am...

Thompson Road Farm – a year later

Written on May 11, 2023.

The last year passed so quickly! Before too much time goes by, we want to give you an update on this beautiful site. If you drive down Thompson Road in Bull Valley, you should see some changes. Much of the brush along the...

Learning about Our Local Native Wildflowers

Written on May 8, 2023.

We had a great group of people at the Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 6 at Spring Hollow in Woodstock! Thank you to all who attended and learned about our native wildflowers.

TLC’s Latest Conservation@Home Yard Certification – Jermaine Burney

Written on May 2, 2023.

Congratulations to Jermaine Burney on his Conservation@Home yard certification! A new oak landowner in Crystal Lake, he reached out to TLC for advice on caring for his yard in a way that will support his 150-year old...

TLC’s 32nd Annual Celebration – A Recap

Written on April 28, 2023.

TLC’s 32nd Annual Celebration took place on Sunday, April 23. Guests had a pleasant afternoon at a new venue, the McHenry Country Club and enjoyed a “high tea”, awards, guest presentation, raffle, silent...

How Can You Help Preserve Land for Life? Become a Volunteer!

Written on April 26, 2023.

Through the contributions of many volunteers, the programs TLC is able to offer and the impact it has had on the landscape has grown dramatically. Volunteers certainly make a difference! There are several opportunities for...