Author: Glenda

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 phase...

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....

A look back at what TLC volunteers accomplished in 2019

Written on March 10, 2020.

The Land Conservancy was looking to create a fun and meaningful way to look back on all the work we’ve been able to do with our volunteers over the last year. So get ready for lots of photos, a few statistics,...

What can I do to make it better?

Written on March 2, 2020.

One family’s story of preserving 40 acres of oaks in McHenry County. Mike and Melody DiGrazia with Roscoe, who loves their property their property the most. TLC recently launched the 5,000 Acre Challenge to increase the...

Learn to Burn on March 28

Written on January 31, 2020.