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Battle against Buckthorn and Its Buddies

Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock, IL

Want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle? Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy to learn how to control these species, as well as native tree and shrub replacement recommendations. Also, attendees will learn about the Conservation@Home program and how our local native flora can […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we're making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We'll […]

Final Friday Workday – Finch Farm with Kim!

Finch Farm 11006 Greenwood Rd., Woodstock, IL

Finch Farm contains ~126 acres of tillable land; ~21 acres of remnant savanna; and ~3 acres of homestead. The purpose of this easement is to preserve the natural and agricultural areas of the parcels that make up “Finch Farm”. The savanna was historically a pasture for dairy cows; the density of the understory brush has increased […]

Cold Springs Park Restoration Workday

Cold Springs Park 319 Depaul Ct., McHenry, IL, United States

Come join Friends of Cold Springs Park to help them with their restoration efforts in their neighborhood woodland! The property is primarily made up of sedge meadow and wet prairies with sections of degraded woodlands as well. This once large, open wet grassland has been artificially drained to varying degrees and heavily pastured well into the past. The main […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we're making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We'll […]

Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

Irish Oaks Nature Preserve 19017 Lincoln Rd., Harvard, IL

These workdays are hosted by our extraordinary steward, Margee Pieper, who has been a vital part of the successes at this site. Under her thoughtful leadership, the history and beauty of Irish oaks is finally revealed for everyone to enjoy. Location for this workday is yet to be determined but if it's not too hot […]

Kishwaukee Fen Restoration Workday

Kishwaukee Fen 10010 Palmer Dr., Lakewood, IL

Celebrate the arrival of autumn through a morning of stewardship at the fen. As the end of the growing season draws closer, more and more wetland seeds are ripening and ready to gather. We’ll gather the seeds of precious wetland species to return to the ecosystem once they’ve been prepped and mixed. Blazing star, flat-topped […]

Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

Thompson Road Farm 9505 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve for a day of woodland restoration! TLC partnered with Bull Valley to purchase and protect this property as a natural area. It's made up of mostly wet sedge meadow and woodland habitats that are in need of invasive management. The oak woods is roughly 35 acres and heavily infested with buckthorn, […]

Kishwaukee Fen Restoration Workday

Kishwaukee Fen 10010 Palmer Dr., Lakewood, IL

Celebrate the arrival of autumn through a morning of stewardship at the fen. As the end of the growing season draws closer, more and more wetland seeds are ripening and ready to gather. We’ll gather the seeds of precious wetland species to return to the ecosystem once they’ve been prepped and mixed. Blazing star, flat-topped […]

Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

Thompson Road Farm 9505 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve for a day of woodland restoration! TLC partnered with Bull Valley to purchase and protect this property as a natural area. It's made up of mostly wet sedge meadow and woodland habitats that are in need of invasive management. The oak woods is roughly 35 acres and heavily infested with buckthorn, […]

Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

Thompson Road Farm 9505 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve for a day of woodland restoration! TLC partnered with Bull Valley to purchase and protect this property as a natural area. It's made up of mostly wet sedge meadow and woodland habitats that are in need of invasive management. The oak woods is roughly 35 acres and heavily infested with buckthorn, […]

Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

Irish Oaks Nature Preserve 19017 Lincoln Rd., Harvard, IL

These workdays are hosted by our extraordinary steward, Margee Pieper, who has been a vital part of the successes at this site. Under her thoughtful leadership, the history and beauty of Irish oaks is finally revealed for everyone to enjoy. Location for this workday is yet to be determined but if it's not too hot […]