by Emily Ptaszek, TLC’s Marketing and Communications Intern As The Land Conservancy of McHenry County prepares to work outdoors in the winter months, it is crucial to be equipped with the right gear. Whether you plan...

by Emily Ptaszek, TLC’s Marketing and Communications Intern As winter descends on Illinois, nature has its ways of coping with the cold. Some animals, like certain birds or butterflies, migrate to seek refuge in other...

Farmers and Landowners Meet at Common Ground 2024 On Dec. 8, area farmers and landowners gathered to reflect on the year, brainstorm and meet with other farmers and landowners at the Common Ground gathering at Duke’s...

by Emily Ptaszek, TLC’s Marketing & Communications Intern Many of us are reminded of the importance of community closeness as winter approaches. With the biting cold comes family gatherings and a shared sense of belonging....

Update: We received several offers to donate a chop saw. Thank you for your generosity!  Can you help? TLC is in need of a miter/chop saw for various projects. (Our old one just went kaput!) If you have one that is no longer...

by Emily Ptaszek, TLC’s Marketing & Communications Intern During my time interning with TLC, I have taken a lot of lessons with me. Not only from the people I have met, but also from the land itself. Getting in touch with...