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Women’s Learning Circle – Sept. 18

Written on June 10, 2024.

Are you a woman farmland owner looking to diversify your farm business? Or start a new business altogether? Do you own land and lease to a tenant farmer? Or dream of land ownership? Do you have a passion for growing and taking...

Native Seed Collection for the Home Gardener

Written on June 5, 2024.

Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect your native plant seeds. She will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and...

Boloria Meadows Nature Walk – June 22

Written on April 22, 2024.

Join us for a family friendly butterfly and pollinator walk at the beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. The preserve contains over 45 acres of high-quality restored wetlands, prairies and oak woodlands....

Pollinator Week Activities in the McHenry County Region

Written on April 19, 2024.

Celebrating Monarch Butterflies in McHenry County Tuesday, June 18, 6:15-8:15 p.m. McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium How Mayors’ Monarch Pledges are Protecting our Pollinators 6:15-7:00 p.m. Tabling by various...

Learn to Burn March 23

Written on January 22, 2024.

Join TLC to learn how to use fire to manage prairies, wetlands and woodlands safely. The class will be inside and outside so dress appropriately. Safety equipment will be provided. Please bring lunch and water. Date: Saturday,...

Gardening with Native Trees and Shrubs Webinar March 14

Written on January 22, 2024.

Native trees and shrubs provide year-round beauty as well as food and nesting habitat for birds and pollinators. Join TLC’s Sarah Michehl for some favorite native trees and shrubs appropriate for the home landscape. The program...