Quercus: (Latin) oak or oak tree  An early-morning rain May 13 threatens plans to plant oaks at Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry. Jacob Shurpit, park superintendent, departs early to check the ground at the planting site....

Make a monthly contribution to fit your budget, and make a significant impact on preserving land for life in McHenry County. Join TLC’s Sustainability Circle and we will send you a pack of TLC notecards with beautiful...

The last year passed so quickly! Before too much time goes by, we want to give you an update on this beautiful site. If you drive down Thompson Road in Bull Valley, you should see some changes. Much of the brush along the road...

Christine and Paul Rechten When Paul and Christine Rechten bought a four-acre parcel outside of Harvard in 1971, the land had lived its most recent years as an alfalfa field. Before they even moved to the property, they planted...

In 2022, TLC received the donation of three very different properties that offer opportunities for the organization. The properties stretch across the county from Johnsburg to Marengo, and range in size from 1.5 to 61 acres....

First Place, Cheri Magrini, Ryders Woods The judges liked that seeing this photo made them want to go for a walk in Ryders Woods. The pathway leads you back, beautiful detail and the photo is mysterious without being spooky. Second...