Author: Glenda

Tryon Creek Woods Restoration Workday

Written on July 14, 2025.

Situated in the Greenwood Corridor of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, Tryon offers nearly 40 acres of Oak/Hickory woodland, grassland, wetland, and sedge meadow habitats. We will continue clearing Buckthorn and...

Thompson Road Preserve Progress – Updated October 2025

Written on July 10, 2025.

Thompson Road Preserve Progress – Updated October 2025 In 2022, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) worked with residents to preserve a 323-acre farm at the intersection of Thompson Road, Rt. 120, and...

Conservation@Home Spotlight – Rossetti Family

Written on July 7, 2025.

Thanks for participating in TLC’s Conservation@Home program and inspiring the next generation, Rossetti family! In just over one year, Robert and Amber Rossetti have added lots of native plants and shrubs to their...

Pollinator Week Walk at Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve

Written on June 25, 2025.

Thank you to all who came out for the Pollinator Week hike at Boloria Meadows on Saturday! The group was able to see many Baltimore Checkerspot butterfles and lots of other amazing pollinators. Boloria has a...

TLC’s first Summer Solstice edition of Howl at the Wolf Oak

Written on June 25, 2025.

Friday evening (June 20) turned out to be a great night for the Summer Solstice edition of Howl at the Wolf Oak. We loved seeing so many new and friendly familiar faces. Thank you to all who...

Women’s Learning Circle – Aug. 6

Written on June 23, 2025.

Learning Circles are designed for women farmers and farmland owners to join other women to share ideas, stories, and expertise on how to manage the land you love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as: no-till...