Vernal Pool Hike
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 […]
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Events & Programs
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, ILAttention 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 […]
Free
CANCELLED – Tree and Shrub Identification Class
Ryder's Woods 750 Kimball Ave., Woodstock, ILIf 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 […]
$10
Pollinator Safari
Boloria Meadows 410 S. Ridge Rd., Bull Valley, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free
Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
Riley Township Hall 9316 Riley Rd., Marengo, ILDo 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 […]
Free
CANCELLED – Family Firefly Fiesta
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesUnfortunately, 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 […]
Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
Seneca Township 16506 Garden Valley Rd., Woodstock, IL, United StatesDo 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 […]
Free
The Ecology of Oaks
Harvard Diggins Library 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard, ILOur 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 […]
Organic Transition Learning Day
Marengo Park District 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo, ILJoin 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 […]
$5
Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
Soulful Prairies 4706 Alden Rd., Woodstock, IL, United StatesDo 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 […]
Free
Fall Sustainability Sale Pickup
McHenry County Soil and Water District 2222 Dean St., Woodstock, ILPick 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, ILPick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs, and browse our selection of plants available for purchase!