This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as permaculture design, native foraging and community building. Registration: $5. Please register here.
Enjoy 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 […]
Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from TLC for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. In this program we will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to direct sow. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so let’s […]
TLC would not exist without its wonderful members! You are the most important part of TLC, and we'd like to show our appreciation for your support at this members-only event just for you! Join us for an evening gathering and easy hike with wine and cheese at Hennen Conservation Area. Wine, cheese as well as […]
Want to learn how to use a chainsaw, but don’t know how to get started? Join TLC’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 to safely fell […]
Hosted by: The Land Conservancy of McHenry County When: Friday, October 20, 2023 10:00 a.m. – noon (lunch included) Where: 1102 McConnell Rd, Woodstock, IL (McHenry County Farm Bureau) Do you think about the future of your farm and what will happen to it after you no longer own it? This free seminar is for […]
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, savanna and wet habitats. Beginners are encouraged to join landowners to collect native plant seed at an assigned site. An […]
A gathering of farmers and farmland owners. Common Ground features inspiring land access stories and organizations that are engaged in supporting farmers on the land. Farmers and landowners attending will meet new people and have a chance to talk with each other and organizations that can help them with land issues. This will be a learning, networking and casual […]
Cancelled due to the cold weather forecast. No leaves? No problem! Join Kim Elsenbroek, TLC’s land conservation specialist, to learn how trees and shrubs can be identified based on twigs and bark. The class will be entirely outdoors, so please wear clothes and boots appropriate for the weather and uneven trail conditions.
This event is cancelled due to the cold weather expected Friday evening. Bring the family out to experience the magic of a Woodstock winter evening! Enjoy a wintry night in the woods complete with bonfires, a night hike on a luminaria-lit trail, and a sheltered area with hot cocoa. Dress to be outside and walking […]
Join certified forest bathing guide Jennifer Boudart for a slow, mindful walk that will help you reconnect with nature. You’ll be guided through a series of gentle, open-ended invitations to awaken your senses and relax into the present moment as you explore what the land has to offer. The pace is easy, and the walk […]
Planning to start a new native plant garden this spring? Join us! TLC’s Sarah Michehl will cover topics such as site preparation, favorite easy plant choices for sun and shade, the pollinator connection, and vital maintenance tips to make any garden a success.