Author: Glenda

You don’t have to be big to do big things

Written on February 27, 2019.

The wonders of nature on a half-acre in McHenry Native plants abound at the Shroyers’ home in McHenry. In 1987 Bob Schroyer and Pat Sullivan-Schroyer fell in love with a half-acre parcel in McHenry and the natural...

In Memory of Becky Walkington

Written on January 18, 2019.

Becky Walkington, daughter of Dick & Betty Babcock, passed away Jan. 16, 2018 after a struggle with cancer. Becky continued the stewardship of Spring Hollow Nature Preserve that her parents started decades ago. A loving...

An Arborist’s Perspective on Tree Care

Written on November 1, 2018.

Many people tell me they don’t think that trees need care or attention. They think that trees in the woods don’t need help to survive, so they don’t do anything to help them. I can appreciate this perspective, but...

Want to Protect Woodlands, Prairies and Wetlands? Vote.

Written on October 2, 2018.

I received this article from Jessica Campbell and Lois Johnson of the McHenry County chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and would like to share it with you as the November elections are approaching. More than 20 million...

Oak Care in Cold Weather

Written on September 4, 2018.

Tree Tips by Davey Tree Expert Company Summer is drawing to a close and fall is near. The oaks are getting ready to put on their fall show and go into dormancy for the winter. As tree stewards we may think that...

Purple Milkweed Exists …

Written on July 20, 2018.

in McHenry County! This purple This purple milkweed was found at a high-qualty natural area near Woodstock. It’s different from common milkweed with its deep purple flowers, narrower leaves and terminal flowers....