Author: Glenda

A Visit to Hoffmann Farm

Written on September 3, 2025.

The Nippersink Creek runs through Hoffmann Farm in Richmond. This stretch of the Nippersink is home to 16 species of mussels, making it a “resource of statewide importance.” This land (and creek) are preserved...

Become a Sponsor of Art of the Land – 2025

Written on August 21, 2025.

Become a Sponsor of Art of the Land We are excited to invite you to partner with TLC for Art of the Land! Art of the Land merges creativity, community and compassion for nature in the heart of McHenry County, at Harvard’s...

Battle Against Buckthorn and Its Buddies – Oct. 14

Written on August 5, 2025.

Want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and garlic mustard? Join Sarah Michehl, Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy, to learn how to control these...

Breeding Birds of Thompson Road Preserve

Written on August 1, 2025.

by Lisa Maier Summer is beginning to wrap up and so is the breeding season for birds! For the past five years, I have had the privilege of monitoring bird life at Thompson Road Preserve. The site offers a variety of...

Conservation@Home Spotlight – Dustin Graves

Written on July 22, 2025.

Dustin Graves and his family have been working on incorporating native plants into their 4.5 acre oak woodland property in Bull Valley for the last 5 years. He’s been hard at work removing invasive species and...

TLC Site Rules

Written on July 14, 2025.

TLC Site Visitor Rules TLC sites are protected natural areas – Please do no disturb Open dawn to dusk Leave nature as you find it – help keep wildlife safe and healthy Stay on trails Leashed pets welcome,...