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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 farmer. Back...

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 identify...

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...

Have flooding? Use native plants!

Written on August 31, 2020.

We’ve all seen the pictures: muddy floodwaters creeping to the doorsteps of homes around the country. Fox River flooding for one month in May 2020, covering the Thelins’ sedge meadow. As global warming leads to increasing...

Join TLC’s Sustainability Circle – Become a Monthly Donor

Written on May 12, 2020.

Make a monthly contribution to fit your budget, and make a significant impact on preserving land for life in McHenry County. Now is a great time to join since TLC will receive a $100 per person match from a generous donor for...

You can care for nature at home in McHenry County!

Written on April 30, 2020.

Whether you have acres of land, or a small patch of earth, anyone can make a difference by caring for nature at home. Dave and Colleen Zeiger’s native plant garden is a corridor for birds, bees and insects in McHenry...