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Battle against Buckthorn and Its Buddies

Cary Area Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd., Cary, IL

Want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle? Join Sarah Michehl, Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy, to learn how to control these species. We will cover native tree and shrub replacement recommendations, too! Date: Wednesday, April 12, 7-8:00 p.m. Location: Cary Area Public […]

The Dance of the Woodcock

Barefoot Ridge 1304 Deerpass Rd., Marengo, il

Spring is here! Join us as we attempt to witness American woodcocks perform their amazing courtship flights. The male woodcocks will make several preent calls and then launch themselves into the sky. While they are flying up, you can hear the wind whistling through their feathers. They descend in a zigzag pattern while making a […]

The Seeds of Vandana Shiva – Free Film Screening

McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium 8900 US 14, Crystal Lake, IL

How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, how she stood up to the corporate Goliaths of industrial agriculture, rose to prominence in the ecological food movement, and is inspiring an international crusade for change. […]

Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden

Algonquin Area Public Library 2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, IL

Learn how to attract monarch butterflies and other butterflies, birds and bees to your yard. Join us for easy tips and information on gardening with native plant communities that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator could need. This event is in-person and open to anyone who would like to attend.  

TLC’s 32nd Annual Celebration

McHenry Country Club 820 N. John St., McHenry, IL, United States

New date, time and location! Get ready to welcome spring with an afternoon high tea, visit with friends old and new and celebrate the people, places and achievements that make TLC the vital organization it is. Top it all off with an inspiring presentation by Cindy Crosby on The Tallgrass Prairie in Popular Culture! Date: Sunday, […]

$45 – $70

Vernal Pool Hike

Harvard, IL Harvard, IL

Vernal pools are a little known but extremely important feature that occurs in our McHenry County oak woods. Come learn why these pools are essential for amphibians and other creatures, like fairy shrimp! Dress to get muddy and dirty. Signs will be posted for parking. Date: Saturday, April 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Location: Harvard (registered participants […]

$5

Spring Wildflower Walk

Spring Hollow Nature Preserve 1314 S. Fleming Td., Woodstock, IL

Join TLC on a wildflower identification walk. We’ll take you through a high-quality woodland, help you learn a little about each wildflower, and provide identification tips. Registration is required. Dress for muddy springtime trails!

$5

Spring Sustainability Sale Pickup

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

Pick up your pre-ordered items, and we’ll also have extras for sale onsite! Onsite sales are first come, first served. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your plant questions.

Spring Sustainability Sale Pickup

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

Pick up your pre-ordered items, and we’ll also have extras for sale onsite! Onsite sales are first come, first served. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your plant questions.

Go for a Nature Walk This Spring

Yonder Prairie 1100 S. Rose Farm Rd., Woodstock, IL

Join TLC for a simple nature walk in May or June. It’s a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy some exercise and company on beautiful trails. Capacity is limited to 15 people per walk, so register early!

Go for a Nature Walk This Spring

Barefoot Ridge 1304 Deerpass Rd., Marengo, il

Join TLC for a simple nature walk in May or June. It’s a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy some exercise and company on beautiful trails. Capacity is limited to 15 people per walk, so register early!

Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden!

Crystal Lake Public Library 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake, IL

Learn how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, birds and bees to your yard. Sarah Michehl with TLC will share info on gardening with native plants that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator could need. Date: Wednesday, May 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W Paddock St., Crystal Lake Fee: Free, […]

Free