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 […]
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 […]
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. Common […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Free, please register at the link to attend.Photo: Cheryl Magrini, 2025
