Get your New Year’s Eve off to a great start by helping out at an oak rescue in beautiful McHenry County, where we will work to rescue a mighty oak tree! What is an oak rescue? It’s an opportunity for people to work together to free an old oak tree from the brush that surrounds […]
Many homeowners have inherited invasive landscaping that needs to be replaced, whether for ecological or aesthetic reasons. In this presentation, TLC’s Sarah Michehl uses her yard as a case study to show “before” photos of invasive shrubs and the “after” of native replacements to bring beauty and life back to your yard. Date/time: Wednesday, Jan. 15, […]
Join Kim Elsenbroek, TLC’s land conservation specialist, to learn how trees and shrubs can be identified based on twigs and bark. This class will be entirely outdoors, so please wear clothes and boots appropriate for the weather and uneven trail conditions.
Enjoy a wintery night in the woods complete with bonfires, night hikes, and a sheltered area with hot cocoa. Bring the whole family out to experience the magic of a Woodstock winter evening. Dress to be outside and walking on trails in the winter! Please register so we can contact you in case of cancellation […]
McHenry County has lost 87 percent of its oaks since 1837, and we need you to help care for those that remain, as well as nurture the next generation of oaks. Join us to learn how to care for your oak woods as an entire habitat. This will include simple tricks on how to analyze […]
Planning to start a new native plant garden this spring? Join us! This webinar will cover: Site preparation Favorite plant choices The pollinator connection, and Vital maintenance tips to make any garden a success. Date/time: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 12-1:00 p.m. Fee: Free, please register by Jan. 27 at noon
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 favorite combos for gardens large and small. Date/time: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 12-1:00 p.m. Fee: Free, please register by Feb. 10 at noon
Shade gardens can be filled with a beautiful diversity of native plants, from wildflowers to sedges and ferns. Join us for creative ideas on enhancing those shady areas of your yard while supporting pollinators and suppressing weed growth! Date/time: Wednesday, Feb 19, 12-1:00 p.m. Fee: Free, please register by Feb. 17 at noon
