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Tree and Shrub Identification – Postponed

Written on April 17, 2025.

Tree and Shrub Identification Learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs common to our area. The class will be outside, so dress for the weather. Registration is required. Date: This event has been postponed...

Howl at the Wolf Oak: Summer Solstice Edition – June 20

Written on April 17, 2025.

Howl at the Wolf Oak: Summer Solstice Edition! S’mores around a bonfire, walking tacos, a guided evening hike and more! Come spend an evening enjoying the company of a 300-plus year-old oak tree and learn more about the...

Boloria Meadows Nature Walk – June 22

Written on April 17, 2025.

Boloria Meadows Nature Walk 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...

2025 Pollinator Week Activities

Written on April 16, 2025.

McHenry County Region Pollinator Week 2025 Activities June 16-22 This Year’s Pollinator Week – Join the Homegrown National Park Movement! Want to become a biodiversity hero? Learn how planting natives and removing...

Native Plants for Sunny Gardens Webinar – Feb. 12

Written on December 16, 2024.

Native Plants for Sunny Gardens Webinar – Feb. 12 It’s winter, so let’s dream about our native sun-loving prairie plants and how they add beauty and function to our gardens! We will share layering techniques and...

Land Access 101 – Dec. 8

Written on October 24, 2024.

Land Access 101 Illinois FarmLink and the Center for Agrarian Learning are teaming up to offer a FREE Land Access 101 workshop before Common Ground. If you’re a farmer looking to learn more about the basics of land...