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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...

TLC’s Spring Sustainability Sale is Open

Written on March 12, 2021.

Order your native plants, trees, shrubs, organic herb and vegetable plants, rain barrels, and composters for local pickup in May. Visit the TLC Store now! Phlox...

TLC Recognizes Volunteers and Members

Written on February 8, 2021.

It was cold and snowy outside, but TLC members and friends didn’t have to leave the comforts of home to enjoy TLC’s Annual Celebration on January 31! Here are some of the highlights from the virtual event: Acres...

Farming with Nature: The New Graziers

Written on January 11, 2021.

McHenry County is seeing a rise in the number of grass fed beef and dairy operations. There are a number of farms throughout the county where pastured meat and dairy products can even be purchased directly from the...

Winter Tree and Shrub Identification Videos

Written on January 4, 2021.

If you’ve ever wondered, “What kind of tree or shrub is that?” these are the videos for you! Join Kim Elsenbroek, TLC’s Land Conservation Specialist, on a pre-recorded virtual tour to learn how to...

Just as Nature Intended – Land transitions to monarch habitat

Written on August 31, 2020.

Monarchs and other pollinator species add beauty, interest, and we depend on them for the work they to do to sustain our local ecosystems. Because of this, in 2017 and 2018 TLC joined a coalition of 12 public and private...