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Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Written on August 18, 2021.

Learning Circles provide women the opportunity to meet other landowners, share their farm successes and challenges, discuss goals for their land, and get advice and technical assistance. Nearly half of all farmland in Illinois...

CLIP program wish list

Written on June 10, 2021.

As a nonprofit organization, TLC relies on the generosity of donors for the success of many of our programs. The CLIP team has created a wish list to help ensure our interns have the best training and experience possible next...

Wednesday Walks in May and June

Written on April 15, 2021.

Get outside and enjoy some exercise and company on beautiful trails. Join TLC for a simple nature walk every Wednesday in May or June. Attend eight of the nine walks and get a TLC shirt and free six-month gift membership! (Registration...

Tree and Shrub Identification Class

Written on April 12, 2021.

Learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs with Megan Oropeza, TLC’s restoration ecologist. The class will be held outside, so dress for the weather. Masks are required. The class is limited to 20 participants. Date:...

Tomatoes 101

Written on February 17, 2021.

Learn how to grow tomatoes! This webinar will give you an introduction to growing tomatoes covering all the basics, from planting to harvesting. Our guest presenters are Sue Rekenthaler and Gary Gauger with Natural Farm...

Composting and Water Conservation Webinars

Written on February 17, 2021.

Water, food waste, and leaves … don’t throw them away, let’s use them! Sarah Michehl from TLC will share some easy ways to conserve water and turn those food scraps into something usable. She will also share...