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Common Ground Gathering

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake, IL

As 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 States

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 […]

Native Replacements for Invasive Shrubs Webinar

Webinar

Many 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, IL

Join 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 States

Enjoy 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

How to Care for Your Oak Woods Webinar

Webinar

McHenry County has lost 87 percent of its oaks since 1837, and we need you to help care for those that remain, as well as nurture the next generation of […]

Free

Plan Your Native Plant Garden Webinar

Webinar

Planning to start a new native plant garden this spring? Join us! This webinar will cover: Site preparation Favorite plant choices The pollinator connection, and Vital maintenance tips to make […]

Free

Native Plants for Sunny Gardens Webinar

Webinar

It’s winter, so let’s dream about our native sun-loving prairie plants and how they add beauty and function to our gardens! We will share layering techniques and favorite combos for […]

Free

Native Plants for Shade Gardens Webinar

Webinar

Shade gardens can be filled with a beautiful diversity of native plants, from wildflowers to sedges and ferns. Join us for creative ideas on enhancing those shady areas of your […]

Free