Author: Glenda

Best Ways to Preserve Nature While Hiking

Written on April 20, 2020.

There are a lot of reasons why hiking is one of the most popular outdoor sports. It’s easy to do, and almost anyone can do it. There’s no need for a lot of expensive equipment and you can access thousands of miles of hiking...

Try a compass course at Wolf Oak Woods!

Written on April 17, 2020.

Grab your compass (or phone) and head out to Wolf Oak Woods! Bring the family or yourself out to Wolf Oak Woods to test your compass-wielding skills! Ten stuffed animals/toys are are hidden along the trail at Wolf Oak....

Five great places to get outside today in McHenry County

Written on April 15, 2020.

Studies keep showing the benefits of being out in nature (and some doctors are even prescribing outdoor time)! While much of the land TLC preserves is on private property, here are five sites open to the public for your outdoor...

Letting the oaks shine: A Q&A with land owner Cheri Magrini

Written on March 26, 2020.

TLC recently launched the 5,000 Acre Challenge to increase the amount of oak woods protected in McHenry County. This is the story of one family’s work to protect their oaks. Cheri Magrini participates in TLC’s...

A note from Lisa Haderlein

Written on March 17, 2020.

Dear Friend of TLC, On this beautiful day (March 17), I wanted to reach out and wish you and yours the best of health. Try to enjoy this pause as the busyness of the world slows for a few weeks. As you adjust to this...

Residents Join The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s 5,000 Acre Challenge to Protect Oak Woods

Written on March 13, 2020.

51 new acres of oak woods added since January The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) has partnered with local landowners and donors to care for 51 new acres of oak woods since launching the 5,000 Acre Challenge in January....