Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup
McHenry County Soil and Water District 2222 Dean St., Woodstock, ILPick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs, and browse our selection of plants available for purchase!
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Events & Programs
Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
McHenry County College Center for Agrarian Learning 8900 US 14, Crystal LakeDo you own or manage farmland? If so, you are invited to participate in a discussion about conservation practices to improve the health and productivity of your land. This informal meeting will give you new ideas about how to manage the land you own and love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics like agricultural […]
Free
How to Collect and Sow Your Native Plant Seeds Webinar
Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from TLC for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. This webinar will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow them. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so let’s put those […]
Free
Beginner’s Chainsaw Training
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesWant to learn to how to use a chainsaw, but don’t know how to get started? Join The Land Conservancy’s Ecologist, Megan Oropeza, and Natural Land Institute’s Director of Stewardship, Zach Grycan, to learn the basics in a hands-on way. Participants will be introduced to protective equipment, basic chainsaw maintenance, and the development of technique […]
$35 – $50
Fall Celebration and Memorial Oak Planting
Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, ILDid you purchase an oak tree for the fall planting? The planting will take place on Oct. 8 at Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. You may choose to plant your tree or have it planted by TLC staff and volunteers. All holes will be pre-dug. Your donated memorial/celebration tree will add health to […]
Free
Seed Sharing Day
Open to TLC members, Seed Sharing Day is an annual event organized by TLC and hosted by a number of landowners. This is an opportunity for people to collect and share native seed for their prairie, savannas and wet habitats. Beginners are encouraged to join landowners to collect native plant seed at an assigned site. An […]
Free
Howl at the Wolf Oak
Wolf Oak Woods 9016 IL Route 120, Woodstock, ILEnjoy s’mores around a bonfire, delicious chili, a guided hike and family nature activities! Come spend an evening in the company of a 300-plus year-old oak tree and learn more about the history of this interesting site that has been preserved for life by TLC. It’s a great way to meet like-minded nature folks in […]
Free
Art of the Land art show and fundraiser
The Starline Factory 306 W. Front St., Harvard, ILArt of the Land is one of TLC's biggest fundraisers of the year, and celebrates the beauty of nature and open spaces. This juried event features the works of regional artists and artisans who draw their inspiration from the local landscape. The event includes artwork, artisan items, nature photography contest, live music, appetizers, raffle prizes […]
$10 – $20
Art of the Land art show and fundraiser
The Starline Factory 306 W. Front St., Harvard, ILArt of the Land is one of TLC's biggest fundraisers of the year, and celebrates the beauty of nature and open spaces. This juried event features the works of regional artists and artisans who draw their inspiration from the local landscape. The event includes artwork, artisan items, nature photography contest, live mushttps://conservemc.org/art-of-the-land-fundraiser/ic, appetizers, raffle prizes […]
$10 – $20
Battle against Buckthorn and Its Buddies Webinar
Do you want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle? Join Sarah Michehl from TLC to learn how to control these invasive species. She will also provide native tree and shrub replacement recommendations. Date: Thursday, Jan. 5, Noon-1:00 p.m. Fee: Free, registration opens soon!
Winter Night’s Family Fun at Hennen Conservation Area
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesBring the whole family out to experience the magic of a Woodstock winter evening. Enjoy a wintery night in the woods complete with bonfires, night hikes and a sheltered area with hot cocoa. Dress to be outside and walking on trails in the winter! Please register so we can contact you in case of cancellation […]
Winter Tree and Shrub Identification
Ryder's Woods 750 Kimball Ave., Woodstock, ILNo leaves? No problem! Join Kim Elsenbroek, TLC’s land conservation specialist, to learn how trees and shrubs can be identified based on their twigs and bark. Class will be entirely outdoors, so please wear clothes and boots appropriate for the weather and uneven trail conditions. Registration closes Jan. 16. Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. […]