Weekly Crowley Workdays are returning, thanks to our new site co-steward: Julie!! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush, under the pines southwest of the central wetland, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new […]
Come say "Hello" to one of our newest sites, Queen Anne Cemetery Prairie and its site steward: Gary! TLC recently acquired this property, which is the eternal resting place for some of the county's early European settlers, and is especially significant due to its remnant plant communities and the intact condition of the plant soil […]
Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a dry mesic oak savanna in the state! Non-native brush has invaded the site and we, and the Blandings Turtles, need your help to get rid […]
Join TLC on a spring wildflower identification walk at the Spring Hollow Nature Preserve! We’ll meander together through a high-quality woodland, help you learn a little about each wildflower, and provide some identification tips. Registration is required, group size will be limited to 20. Dress for muddy trails!
Join us for the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80-acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We'll be continuing to clear under the pines southwest of the central wetland to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We'll meet near […]
Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There is a lot planned for this growing season– including planting, seeding, garden bed prep, mulching, watering, special projects, and more! Reminders: Wear sturdy shoes or boots as the ground is a bit uneven in spots. We have some garden gloves, but bring […]
