Author: Glenda

Native Shrubs for the Home Landscape Webinar

Written on February 16, 2021.

Native shrubs provide year-round beauty as well as food and nesting habitat for birds and pollinators. Sarah Michehl from TLC will share info for some favorite native shrubs appropriate for the home landscape. Foundation...

TLC Recognizes Volunteers and Members

Written on February 8, 2021.

It was cold and snowy outside, but TLC members and friends didn’t have to leave the comforts of home to enjoy TLC’s Annual Celebration on January 31! Here are some of the highlights from the virtual event: Acres preserved...

CLIP PROGRAM DETAILS: Field Trips

Written on February 4, 2021.

CLIP PROGRAM DETAILS: Field Trips CLIPterns will receive a professional contact from each field trip location and may apply for summer positions at these locations (in future years) to further develop their career. Nachusa...

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...