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Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Attention all TLC volunteers! You are invited to enjoy a fun afternoon at Crowley Oaks. Food and drinks will be served, and you can enjoy a hike of the site in addition to other activities. Bring the family! This event is free to all volunteers, and is in appreciation for all of the hard work […]

Free

CANCELLED – Tree and Shrub Identification Class

Ryder's Woods 750 Kimball Ave., Woodstock, IL

If you’ve ever wondered, “What kind of tree is that?” this is the class for you! Join Megan Oropeza, TLC’s restoration ecologist, to learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs. Class will be held outdoors, so dress for the weather. Class is limited to 15 participants, so please register early.

$10

Pollinator Safari

Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, IL

Join TLC, BDCWA, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and the Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee for an afternoon of family fun at Boloria Meadows. Expert hosts will be available to take groups on “Pollinator Safari” walks through the nature preserve. Identification stations and staff will be available to assist guests in identifying pollinators using […]

Free

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Riley Township Hall 9316 Riley Rd., Marengo, IL

Do 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 such as […]

Free

CANCELLED – Family Firefly Fiesta

Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United States

Unfortunately, TLC has made the decision to cancel this event due to the emergence of another summertime insect – the Ades vexans mosquito which just hatched at Hennen. They are small, but fierce biters, especially at dusk! We want our guests, especially children, to have a positive experience in nature. This event will not be rescheduled for […]

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Seneca Township 16506 Garden Valley Rd., Woodstock, IL, United States

Do 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 such as […]

Free

The Ecology of Oaks

Harvard Diggins Library 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard, IL

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 oak trees? Join TLC’s Sarah Michehl to learn more about the fascinating life of oak trees. Free, please email [email protected] to reserve your seat at […]

Organic Transition Learning Day

Marengo Park District 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo, IL

Join Bob Haraden on his farm to see and hear about his family’s journey growing food-grade soybeans on McHenry County Conservation District-owned land, while also transitioning this and other parcels to organic production. As we rapidly enter a great land transition era, listen and learn about some of the barriers and innovative solutions farmers and […]

$5

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Soulful Prairies 4706 Alden Rd., Woodstock, IL, United States

Do 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 such as […]

Free

Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup

McHenry County Soil and Water District 2222 Dean St., Woodstock, IL

Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs, and browse our selection of plants available for purchase!

Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup

McHenry County Soil and Water District 2222 Dean St., Woodstock, IL

Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs, and browse our selection of plants available for purchase!

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

McHenry County College Center for Agrarian Learning 8900 US 14, Crystal Lake

Do 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