Karen Phelps, Author at The Land Conservancy of McHenry County

Author: Karen Phelps

Blanding’s Turtle found on a TLC site

Written on April 12, 2021.

TLC staff found a Blanding’s Turtle on a TLC site. The turtle appears to have suffered (and healed) from a past injury. Blanding’s turtles are considered endangered in Illinois, which is why this is exciting to...

Natural Farm Stand, Richmond

Written on March 26, 2021.

TLC is grateful to Natural Farm Stand in Richmond IL for growing the vegetable starter plants we are offering as part of our Sustainability Sale. The number of people growing food in their home gardens has exploded over the...

Build Your Own Birdhouse for Your Backyard Birding Hobby

Written on February 12, 2021.

Throughout 2020, social distancing considerably limited our options for entertainment and hobbies. Sheltering-in-place has definitely expanded our appreciation for nature and creative pastimes. It’s no surprise that many people...

TLC Celebrates 200th [email protected] Property

Written on September 30, 2020.

Congrats to Carol Giammattei on becoming TLC’s 200th participating [email protected] property! Not only is Carol a dedicated TLC volunteer, she’s also landscaping with native plants in the small outdoor spaces surrounding...

TLC Office Hours

Written on September 28, 2020.

Need to stop by or call the TLC office in Woodstock? Our office hours for the next few weeks will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00-5:00 p.m.