Art of the Land
The Starline Factory 306 W. Front St., Harvard, ILEnjoy the work of fine artists and skilled artisans who are inspired by the local landscape to create unique works of art. 30% of all art sales support TLC’s land […]
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Events & Programs
Pollinator-Friendly Garden Cleanup
McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesWhat do you do with your native plant garden over the winter? Join Sarah Michehl, community ecologist with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, to learn techniques for preparing your […]
TLC Member Appreciation – Wine and Cheese Hike
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesTLC 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 […]
Beginners Chainsaw Training
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesWant to learn how to use a chainsaw but don’t know how to get started? Join The Land Conservancy’s ecologist, Megan Oropeza, to learn the basics of safely using a […]
$35 – $50
Seed Sharing Day
Harvard, IL Harvard, ILOpen 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 […]
Battle against Buckthorn and Its Buddies
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock, ILWant some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle? Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy to learn how to control […]
Land Access 101
McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesIllinois FarmLink and the Center for Agrarian Learning are teaming up to offer a FREE Land Access 101 workshop before Common Ground. If you’re a farmer looking to learn more about the […]
Common Ground Gathering
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake, ILAs the seasons transition, each of us is looking forward to those fall and winter months where we’ll have more time on our hands. If you’re a farmer or landowner, […]
New Year’s Eve Oak Rescue
Boloria Meadows 410 S. Ridge Rd., Bull Valley, IL, United StatesGet 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 […]
Native Replacements for Invasive Shrubs Webinar
WebinarMany homeowners have inherited invasive landscaping that needs to be replaced, whether for ecological or aesthetic reasons. In this presentation, TLC’s Sarah Michehl uses her yard as a case study […]
Free
Winter Tree and Shrub Identification
Ryder's Woods 750 Kimball Ave., Woodstock, ILJoin Kim Elsenbroek, TLC’s land conservation specialist, to learn how trees and shrubs can be identified based on twigs and bark. This class will be entirely outdoors, so please wear […]
$5
Winter Night’s Family Fun
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesEnjoy a wintery night in the woods complete with bonfires, night hikes, and a sheltered area with hot cocoa. Bring the whole family out to experience the magic of a […]
Free