Come celebrate pollinator week at Yonder Prairie for a pollinator bioblitz! We will look for a variety of bees, butterflies, day-flying moths and more! Yonder Prairie has high-quality habitat that attracts some unique insects. We will help identify the different pollinators we find. This is a great way to get involved in citizen science and […]
Join us for a family friendly butterfly and pollinator walk at the beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. The preserve contains nearly 60 acres of high-quality restored wetlands, prairies and oak woodlands. With over 150 species of wildflowers, Boloria is a haven for over 30 species of native butterflies as well as many […]
Join us for a beautiful evening featuring lavender-inspired dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients straight from the farm. Celebrate the incredible women who have and continue to shape agriculture while enjoying great food, community, and a stunning setting in bloom. Register HERE to enjoy and unforgettable evening featuring: A stroll through the lavender field An exclusive preview […]
Learn how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, plus birds and bees to your yard. Sarah Michehl from TLC will give you easy tips and info on gardening with native plant communities that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator could need.
Pollinator Bioblitz- take two! Since our June pollinator bioblitz got rained out, we are going to try again in July. We will look for a variety of bees, butterflies, day-flying moths, and more! Yonder Prairie has high-quality habitat that attracts some unique insects. We will help identify the different pollinators we find. This is a great […]
Join us for a conversation with Tiffany Kriner, of Root and Sky Farm in Marengo, and author of In Thought, Word and Seed. The evening will start at the Woodstock Opera […]
This one’s for the adults! Are you curious about the dark side of nature? What really happens when the sun goes down? Celebrate Moth Week by hanging out, enjoying s’mores […]
Planning on starting a new native plant garden? Sarah Michehl from TLC will talk about site preparation, favorite plant choices, the pollinator connection, and vital maintenance tips to make any […]
Interested in learning more about our local flora and fauna? Come walk the Creekside trail and help document as many species of plants, insects and any other wildlife we see! […]
Discover the charm of native, sun-loving prairie plants and how they can add beauty and function in our gardens. Layering techniques and favorite combos will be shown for gardens big […]
Our native oaks are a keystone species that many other species rely on. How do they connect with other woodland plants, and what can you do to help our native […]
You can help collect native seed to help restore TLC’s 1,000 acres of local prairies and woodlands throughout McHenry County! Join the fun with this hands-on outdoor activity. We will collect seeds from native plants, and the seed collected will eventually be spread and sowed to help local wildlife and pollinators! No experience necessary, we […]
