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Congratulations to the 2019 Art of the Land Winning Artists!

Written on November 11, 2019.

Each year one piece of art receives Best in Show and two Honorable Mentions are awarded as well. Best in Show: Line Dance, Tree Ring Patterns Var. 15 by Barbara Schneider. Honorable Mention: Grasshopper at the...

Amateur Photography Contest Site Descriptions

Written on June 6, 2019.

Anderson Conservation Easement, Bull Valley This private conservation easement protects several different habitat types and dozens of native organisms. Bull frogs, green frogs, dragonflies, bass, bluegills, green heron and...

Virtual Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Written on April 18, 2019.

Are you a woman who owns or manages farmland in McHenry and surrounding counties? You are invited to participate in a discussion that is centered around conservation practices that can be used to improve the health and productivity...

Local sources for farm-fresh food

Written on April 1, 2019.

Here is a PDF you can download and print

Some of those recognized by the Memorial & Celebration Oaks

Written on June 18, 2012.

“Sister Trees” At peace together in heaven In memory of… Kimberly Petersen September 21, 1964 – June 7, 1974 Deanna Marie Brackett November 29, 1965 – August 10, 2010 A living...

Wingate Circle

Written on June 18, 2012.

“The experience of sitting beneath a bur oak, finding a leopard frog, watching a cooper’s hawk hunt, or discovering a trillium in bloom… these are things that everyone should have the chance to enjoy close...