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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the different plant and animal life found in McHenry County? Have you wanted to learn how to use iNaturalist to record your wildlife sightings? This is the event for you! TLC is participating in the City Nature Challenge and we want you to join us on this citizen-science adventure. We will look for every plant\, bird\, insect\, mammal\, etc. we can find while helping you identify what we see and show you how to use iNaturalist so you can start contributing your own sightings. \nDate/time: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\, 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19019 Lincoln Rd. Harvard\nFee: Free\, please register
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/city-nature-challenge-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T093000
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SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:It’s spring migration time! Join us at Irish Oaks Nature Preserve to look for various birds as they migrate back to their summer breeding grounds. We’ll look for warblers\, vireos\, sparrows\, raptors\, orioles and more! \nPlease register at the link.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/migratory-bird-hike/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T143000
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UID:11665-1777035600-1777041000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to iNaturalist and Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Have you wanted to learn how to use iNaturalist to record your wildlife sightings? We can help! TLC is participating in the City Nature Challenge and we want you to join us on this citizen-science adventure. We will be looking primarily at willows in bloom to find early bumblebees and other insects visiting them. We will help you identify what we see and show you how to use iNaturalist so you can start contributing your own sightings. City Nature Challenge is an annual\, worldwide citizen science project and competition between cities/regions that utilizes iNaturalist to document life and the natural world. For more info\, please visit: https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/ \nDate/time: Friday\, April 24\, 1-2:30 p.m.\nLocation: Hennen Conservation Area\nFee: Free\, please register at the link
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/introduction-to-inaturalist-and-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260205T212452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T212452Z
UID:11657-1776880800-1776884400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Plan Your Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Planning to start a new native plant garden this spring? Join Sarah Michehl from TLC at the Woodstock Library. She will cover site preparation\, favorite plant choices\, the pollinator connection\, and vital maintenance tips to make any garden a success.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/plan-your-native-plant-garden/
LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library\, 414 W. Judd St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251202T192448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T221221Z
UID:11311-1776002400-1776013200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's 35th Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the people and places that make TLC the vital organization it is\, and enjoy an afternoon “high tea” catered by Hazel’s\, which includes sandwiches\, salad\, desserts\, coffee\, tea and a cash bar. \nAt the celebration\, you will have the opportunity to bid on exciting silent auction items\, and of course take the time to connect with friends old and new. Invite a friend – this is a great opportunity to learn more about how TLC preserves land for life in McHenry County!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-35th-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:The Reserve at Black Oak\, 19517 Lembcke Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,TLC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260317T162210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T162210Z
UID:12013-1775757600-1775763000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Work: The Untold Story of America's Female Farmers - Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Woman Farmer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer! While over half of U.S. farming operations are owned by women\, they still face systemic structural and social barriers that affect their lives\, businesses and the health of their land. TLC and CCAL work to support these FarmHers who grow & care for McHenry County. Join us in celebrating them and learn how you can support them too! \n\n\n\n\n\n5:45 p.m. -Doors Open\n6:00 p.m. – Film Starts \n\n\n\n\nPanel with local women FarmHers to follow. FREE Popcorn & Refreshments!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/womens-work-the-untold-story-of-americas-female-farmers-film-screening/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium\, 8900 US 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260309T173905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T173905Z
UID:11990-1774978200-1774985400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Documentary Nuestras Historias (Our Stories) Sneak Preview
DESCRIPTION:Raices Latinas: Agriculture in McHenry County mission is to honor the valuable contributions of the Latino community to McHenry County’s rich agricultural history through education\, collaboration\, storytelling\, and celebratory events. The stories will be collected and presented to the public through an exhibit at the McHenry County Historical Society\, as well as travelling exhibits and the documentary film Nuestras Historias. \nThis event will feature a short preview of the documentary film Nuestras Historias\, with guest speakers to talk about the project\, followed by a reception with refreshments and the opportunity for people to learn more about the project. The documentary is in Spanish with English subtitles. \nThis is a free\, Spanish/English event\, no registration is required. The doors open at 5:30 pm\, with a reception and refreshments until 6:30 pm when the program begins. For more info email info@raiceslatinasmc.org Website: raiceslatinasmc.org
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/documentary-nuestras-historias-our-stories-sneak-preview/
LOCATION:Woodstock Opera House\, 121 W. Van Buren St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260205T212256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T212256Z
UID:11655-1774443600-1774449000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Skunk Cabbage Walk
DESCRIPTION:One of (if not the) earliest blooming wildflowers in Northern IL\, skunk cabbage is weird\, beautiful and smelly! Join us for a fairly level and slower-paced walk on a mowed path at beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley to see and learn about this interesting native plant!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/skunk-cabbage-walk/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260205T213929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135337Z
UID:11668-1774378800-1774384200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Dance of the Woodcock
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we watch American Woodcocks performing their amazing courtship flights. These odd shorebirds put on their “sky dance” starting in early spring\, where the male woodcocks will make several preent calls before launching themselves into the sky for a fantastic display and then return to the spot they left to start again. As described in a dedicated essay in A Sand County Almanac by famous naturalist Aldo Leopold\, “The Sky Dance” is a dramatic show not to be missed! \nDate/time: Tuesday\, March 24\, 7:15 p.m.\nLocation: Yonder Prairie\, 1143 S. Rose Farm Rd. Woodstock\nFee: Free\, please register by March 22 at the link
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/dance-of-the-woodcock/
LOCATION:Yonder Prairie\, 1143 S. Rosefarm Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260205T213036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T145304Z
UID:11661-1774188000-1774195200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Lines of Light: A Forest Bathing Walk with Spring Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spring equinox with ANFT-certified forest therapy guide Cathy McCauley at Irish Oaks Savannah Nature Preserve in Harvard. This two-hour forest bathing walk invites participants to slow down and notice the early unfolding of spring\, with brief nature poetry readings woven throughout the experience. Simple\, open-ended invitations will support sensory awareness and connection with the land\, with optional opportunities to share reflections. We’ll walk about one mile and close with a small celebration\, including light snacks and tea brewed from locally harvested plants. \nDate: Sunday\, March 22 from 2-4:15 p.m.\nLocation: Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd\, Harvard\nFee: $30 per person\, age 18+. Registration is limited to 10 people. If paying for multiple attendees\, please add each participant registration to the cart separately\, please register at https://www.birdsongnatureco.com/events/p/springlight \nA portion of walk proceeds is donated annually to TLC.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/lines-of-light-a-forest-bathing-walk-with-spring-poetry/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260205T213313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T213313Z
UID:11663-1774083600-1774103400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Burn
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC to learn how to use fire to manage prairies\, wetlands and woodlands safely. The class will be inside and outside\, where we will do a prescribed burn if conditions allow\, so dress appropriately for the weather and for doing prescribed fire (leather boots and gloves\, tie back or braid long hair\, jeans\, cotton/denim. Please do not wear synthetic clothing that might melt.) Safety equipment is available\, but feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it. Please bring lunch and water. \nDate/time: Saturday\, March 21\, 9:00-2:30 p.m.\nLocation: Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St\, Woodstock\, IL\nFee: $35/TLC member\, $50/non-member\, please register at ConserveMC.org by March 19
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/learn-to-burn/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260205T214233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T214233Z
UID:11670-1773943200-1773948600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Most birds do not visit bird feeders\, but you can still attract them to your yard using native plants. Native plants provide birds with what they need to thrive; food\, shelter\, and nesting sites and materials. Learn how your yard can be a year-round oasis for birds with tips on what to plant and other bird-friendly landscaping practices to implement in your own yard! \nDate/time: Thursday\, March 19\, 6:00-7:30 p.m.\nFee: Free\, please register by March 17.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/creating-a-bird-friendly-garden-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251202T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T185753Z
UID:11302-1772024400-1772028000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Native Landscapes to Support Native Bumblebees Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Buzz into spring by discovering how to create native landscapes that support our bumblebees! Learn how to identify common species and help keep their populations thriving.\nFree\, please register by Feb. 23 at 12:00 p.m. You will receive a link to the webinar in your email. If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time\, you will receive a recording after the event.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-landscapes-to-support-native-bumblebees-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260219T215314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T215314Z
UID:11761-1771761600-1771772400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:What does CSA stand for? Community Supported Agriculture. This means you (the community) buy a “subscription” to a farm and reap their local products regularly during the season (could be weekly\, monthly\, depending). It is a relationship\, really\, with a local farm!\n10 local farms that offer CSA subscriptions will be on-site with tables and information about what products they offer\, and how it works. Each one is unique. Find the right fit for you and yours.\n\nFarmers include:@wonderfarm.earth@middleburyfarmsinc@prairiesedgegarden@wildtrilliumfarm@tsedah.farms@hephzibahinhebron@arrowleafprairiefarm@troggshollow@wildrootsfarmharvard@teshuvafields\nAlso: Kids Fruits and Veggies To The Rescue!\, (kids ages 4-10) will start at 12pm (ending at 1pm) at Duke’s the same day. Registration not required\, but strongly encouraged as limited spots are available.\nThis program is offered in partnership between The Land Conservancy of McHenry County and the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/csa-fair/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N. Main St.\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251202T190051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T190051Z
UID:11305-1771416000-1771419600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants for Shade Gardens Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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!\nFree\, please register by Feb. 16 at 12:00 p.m. You will receive a link to the webinar in your email. If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time\, you will receive a recording after the event.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-plants-for-shade-gardens-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260205T215001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T215001Z
UID:11674-1770973200-1770980400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) at Hennen Conservation Area! This four-day citizen-science event has bird-watchers contributing their observations from backyards across the globe. We will have our feeders stocked and staff on hand to help identify birds\, offer tips on counting them\, help with popular birding apps\, and answer whatever questions you have so you can have your own successful GBBC adventure! Hot cocoa and coffee will also be available to warm you up. \nDate/time: Friday\, February 13\, 9-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St. Woodstock\nFee: Free\, please register
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251202T190503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T190503Z
UID:11308-1770811200-1770814800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants for Sunny Gardens Webinar
DESCRIPTION:It’s winter\, so let’s dream about our native sun-loving prairie plants and how they can add beauty and function in our gardens! We will share layering techniques and favorite plant combinations for gardens big and small.\nFree\, please register by Feb. 9 at 12:00 p.m. You will receive a link to the webinar in your email. If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time\, you will receive a recording after the event.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-plants-for-sunny-gardens-webinar-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260108T210549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T210607Z
UID:11489-1769954400-1769963400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Stirring from Winter Slumber Guided Forest Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow wander through Wolf Oak Woods to witness Earth begin to awaken. Join ANFT-certified forest therapy guide Cathy McCauley in marking the halfway point between winter and spring on this two-hour guided forest walk. As Earth begins to feel the first stirrings of the coming spring\, this time of year is rich with opportunity for personal reflection. Through a series of expansive invitations\, you’ll be guided to notice your senses and what comes alive in you as you pause to connect with the land and yourself. You will be offered opportunities to share what you are noticing. The walk will be about a mile and will conclude with a short celebration of light snacks and tea brewed from native plants harvested locally. \nFee: $30 per person (max 10 people)\, please register through Cathy’s website\, Birdsong Nature Co. Visit www.birdsongnatureco.com/events and select the event “Stirring from Slumber\,” or email info@birdsongnatureco.com.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/stirring-from-winter-slumber-guided-forest/
LOCATION:Wolf Oak Woods\, 906 IL Route 120\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20260112T183431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T150716Z
UID:11501-1769763600-1769767200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Black Locust Removal Training
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to remove invasive black locust? Join Daniel and Kathryn at the Toad Hall Conservation Easement in Alden for a demonstration of techniques for removing black locust! If you want to stay to remove some invasive brush on the easement after the event\, check out the Final Friday Workday at the Blue Farm / Toad Hall Conservation Easement event starting at 11 am! There will be hot drinks and snacks available to keep us warm.\n\n42.462945\, -88.563135\n\nDirections: Follow the long driveway all the way to the garage and take a left to the parking area by the paddocks. We’ll meet by the garage and walk to the sites together.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/black-locust-removal-training/
LOCATION:The Blue Farm – Toad Hall\, 9513 Reese Rd..\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251202T184236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165227Z
UID:11293-1769191200-1769198400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Winter Night's Family Fun Rescheduled for Jan. 23
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nFree event – Please register so we can contact you in case of cancellation due to inclement weather.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/winter-nights-family-fun-2/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251202T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T184645Z
UID:11296-1768485600-1768492800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tree and Shrub Identification
DESCRIPTION:No leaves? No problem! Join TLC’s restoration ecologists to learn how to identify trees and shrubs based on their twigs and bark. This class will be entirely outdoors\, so please wear clothes and boots appropriate for the weather and be prepared for uneven trail conditions.\n\nFee: $5 per person\, please register at the link.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/winter-tree-and-shrub-identification/
LOCATION:Ryders Woods\, 556 Lake Ave.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251202T185221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T185221Z
UID:11299-1768417200-1768420800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Native Landscapes for Winter Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will give winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of our native grasses\, wildflowers and shrubs. She will also share the connection between wildlife and these particular plants.\nFree\, please register at the link to attend.Photo: Cheryl Magrini\, 2025
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-landscapes-for-winter-beauty/
LOCATION:Cary Area Library\, 1606 Three Oaks Rd.\, Cary\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251215T193301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T170812Z
UID:11364-1767175200-1767186000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve Oak Rescue
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWhat is an oak rescue? It’s an opportunity for people to work together to free an old oak tree from the brush that surrounds it. Some people cut the brush with saws while others stack the brush into piles that we burn to keep warm. It’s a few hours of work that is gratifying because the big old oak is left in a healthier state … free to breathe and reach out its branches. And its acorns are able to grow into big old oaks. \nCome enjoy the winter air and the warm feeling of doing something good for the McHenry County landscape! Afterward your hard work will be rewarded with a lunch of brats and hot dogs. Feel free to bring a dish to pass if you like. \nPlease register if you are planning to attend\, so we can be sure to have enough food. However\, last-minute volunteers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/new-years-eve-oak-rescue/
LOCATION:Thousand Oaks\, 9468 Bellaire Ln.\, Spring Grove\, IL\, 60081
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251029T201046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T201046Z
UID:11191-1765384200-1765389600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Wintertime is owling time! Join us for an owl prowl where we will look and listen for owls. We will primarily be listening for owls\, and if lucky\, we may get to see one! We will look for Great Horned\, Barred\, Eastern Screech\, Short-eared and Northern Saw-Whet owls. Please note that there will be some walking in the dark and possibly snow. \nRegistration is required. Space is limited to better enhance our chances of finding owls. Weather conditions can affect owling and safety\, so registrants will be notified of any cancellations. \nThe precise location of each trip will be provided to registrants. Please note—We will try\, but owls are secretive by nature so finding one is not guaranteed.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/owl-prowl-2/
LOCATION:Bull Valley\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251021T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T151355Z
UID:11117-1765114200-1765130400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Common Ground\, the only farmland access gathering in northern Illinois!  At this unique educational and social event\, farmers\, landowners\, and supporters come together to gain practical skills\, brainstorm creative solutions\, share success stories\, and build community. Our shared goal is to see local farmers thrive\, and that begins with land access. \nCommon Ground North is a collaborative effort of many partners – The Land Conservancy of McHenry County\, Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College\, Farmers Rising\, Illinois FarmLink\, Northern Illinois Young Farmers\, and The Conservation Fund. \nIn its eighth year\, Common Ground North has become a yearly touchpoint in people’s land access journeys\, a place to check in with yourself and each other about your land or farmer search and what additional support you might need. You’ll leave feeling motivated and more equipped for the next step. \nAdmission is $10 (pre-registration required). Travel assistance stipends are available for farmers (you can request a stipend during registration). \nDate/time: Sunday\, Dec. 7\, 1:30-6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Main Stay Therapeutic Farm\, 6919 Keystone Rd. Richmond\nFee: $10\, learn more at https://www.illinoisfarmlink.org/
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/common-ground-gathering/
LOCATION:Main Stay Therapeutic Farm\, 6919 Keystone Rd.\, Richmond\, IL\, 60071
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251021T150929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T150929Z
UID:11115-1765029600-1765036800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:December Presence Forest Walk with Cathy McCauley
DESCRIPTION:Before the holiday rush\, join certified forest bathing guide Cathy McCauley for a quiet\, grounding sensory walk through the woods. Through a series of gentle invitations\, you’ll be encouraged to slow down\, engage your senses\, and connect with the natural world as you explore the woods and the pond’s edge. This relaxed walk unfolds at a slow\, meditative pace covering less than a mile. The walk will conclude with a small forest celebration featuring tea brewed from native plants harvested from a local garden.\n\nDate: Saturday\, Dec 6\, 2-4pm\nLocation: Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St. Woodstock\nFee: $30 per person (max 15 people)\, please register through Cathy’s website\, Birdsong Nature Co. Visit www.birdsongnatureco.com/events and select the event “December Presence”\, or email info@birdsongnatureco.com.\n\nA portion of the proceeds from this walk will be donated to TLC.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/december-presence-forest-walk-with-cathy-mccauley/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251029T200911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T200911Z
UID:11186-1764779400-1764784800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Wintertime is owling time! Join us for an owl prowl where we will look and listen for owls. We will primarily be listening for owls\, and if lucky\, we may get to see one! We will look for Great Horned\, Barred\, Eastern Screech\, Short-eared and Northern Saw-Whet owls. Please note that there will be some walking in the dark and possibly snow. \nRegistration is required. Space is limited to better enhance our chances of finding owls. Weather conditions can affect owling and safety\, so registrants will be notified of any cancellations. \nThe precise location of each trip will be provided to registrants. Please note—We will try\, but owls are secretive by nature so finding one is not guaranteed.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/owl-prowl/
LOCATION:Woodstock IL\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251021T150500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T150500Z
UID:11112-1762610400-1762617600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Nourish in November Forest Walk with Cathy McCauley
DESCRIPTION:Join certified forest bathing guide Cathy McCauley for a nourishing afternoon sensory walk as the sun goes down earlier and days grow shorter. Through a series of gentle invitations\, you’ll be encouraged to slow down\, engage your senses\, and connect with the dimming natural world as you explore Wolf Oak Woods. This relaxed walk unfolds at a slow\, meditative pace covering less than a mile. The walk will conclude with a small forest celebration featuring tea brewed from native plants harvested from a local garden. \n\nDate: Saturday\, Nov 8\, 2-4pm\nLocation: Wolf Oak Woods\, site and parking located on Route 120\, just west of Thompson Road\, Bull Valley\nFee: $30 per person (max 15 people)\, please register through Cathy’s website\, Birdsong Nature Co. Visit www.birdsongnatureco.com/events and select the event “Nourish in November”\, or email info@birdsongnatureco.com.\n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from this walk will be donated to TLC.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/nourish-in-november-forest-walk-with-cathy-mccauley/
LOCATION:Wolf Oak Woods\, 906 IL Route 120\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20251021T145911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T145911Z
UID:11107-1762347600-1762354800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Help TLC collect native seed to help restoration efforts for TLC’s 1\,000 acres of natural areas across McHenry County! No experience necessary – we will help you learn the different plants we want to collect. Bring gloves and water to drink (and paper bags & hand snips if you have them!). We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes with socks. Reach out to Daniel Pohl at dpohl@conservemc.org with any questions. \nDate/Time: Wednesday\, Nov. 5\, 1-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Westwood Conservation Area\, 1525 Hillside Tr. Woodstock\nFee: Free
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/help-tlc-collect-native-seed-for-restoration-4/
LOCATION:Westwood Park\, 1529 Hillside Trail\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192201
CREATED:20250822T134746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T134746Z
UID:10904-1761818400-1761825600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-14/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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