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UID:10494-1757757600-1757779200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Fall Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available Sept. 12 & 13\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs July 31-Aug. 20 and pick up your plants Sept. 12 & 13 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nStore.ConserveMC.org
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-fall-native-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250519T200850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T200850Z
UID:10491-1757671200-1757692800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Fall Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available Sept. 12 & 13\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs July 31-Aug. 20 and pick up your plants Sept. 12 & 13 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nStore.ConserveMC.org
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-fall-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T083000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250806T202020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T202217Z
UID:10827-1757228400-1757233800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Warblers Bird Walk at Crowley Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Spotting fall warblers can be difficult\, but with a little help\, you can spot and identify even the most confusing of fall warblers. Join us at Crowley Oaks Preserve in Harvard on a guided hike focused on this amazingly diverse group of birds as they migrate south to their wintering grounds.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/fall-warblers-bird-walk-at-crowley-oaks/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250718T165211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165211Z
UID:10750-1754470800-1754488800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Women’s Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Learning Circles are designed for women farmers and farmland owners to join other women to share ideas\, stories\, and expertise on how to manage the land you love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as: no-till market gardening\, small farm equipment\, the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) program and more!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/womens-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Adama Farm\, 18311 Garden Valley Rd.\, Marengo\, IL\, 60152
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250414T203552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203623Z
UID:10262-1751018400-1751025600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-8/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250408T203249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T132217Z
UID:10168-1750496400-1750501800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Boloria Meadows Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly butterfly and pollinator walk at the beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. The preserve contains nearly 60 acres of high-quality restored wetlands\, prairies and oak woodlands. With over 150 species of wildflowers\, Boloria is a haven for over 30 species of native butterflies as well as many species of bees and other pollinators. One unusual butterfly species that should be abundant in June is the Baltimore Checkerspot that uses the Turtlehead flower as its host plant. The walk will cover roughly one mile of gently rolling terrain. \nDate: Saturday\, June 21\, 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Street parking at 7219 Millburne Court\, Bull Valley\nFee: Free\, please register at ConserveMC.org by June 20 at Noon.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/boloria-meadows-nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250408T203453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T173200Z
UID:10170-1750442400-1750449600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Howl at the Wolf Oak: Summer Solstice Edition!
DESCRIPTION:S’mores around a bonfire\, food\, a guided evening hike\, and family nature activities! Come spend an evening enjoying the company of a 300-plus year-old oak tree and learn more about the history of this interesting site that has been preserved for life by TLC. It’s a great way to meet like-minded nature folks in the county! \nFree event\, please register at the link below.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/howl-at-the-wolf-oak-summer-solstice-edition/
LOCATION:Wolf Oak Woods\, 906 IL Route 120\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250424T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T174524Z
UID:10430-1750150800-1750168800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
DESCRIPTION:Women farmers and farmland owners are invited to join other women to share ideas\, stories\, and expertise on how to manage the land you love. This Learning Circle will focus on cut flower production\, native flower and shrub integration\, high tunnels and more!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/learning-circle-for-women-farmland-owners/
LOCATION:Teshuva Fields Flower Farm\, 624 Leonard Ave.\, Crystal Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T233000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250408T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193034Z
UID:10176-1749204000-1749252600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Tree and Shrub Identification Walk - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed – new date will be announced soon.  \nLearn how to identify common native trees and shrubs commonly found in McHenry County. The class will be outside\, so dress for the weather. Registration is required. \n$10 per person\, please register at the link below.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tree-and-shrub-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Ryders Woods\, 556 Lake Ave.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250414T203522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203522Z
UID:10260-1749204000-1749211200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-7/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Apple-Creek-Food-Forest.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250414T203431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203431Z
UID:10258-1748869200-1748876400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-6/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Apple-Creek-Food-Forest.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250519T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192342Z
UID:10485-1748696400-1748707200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – These great volunteers were able to get all of the planting done in one day!\n\nOn May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250519T171120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192215Z
UID:10487-1748682000-1748692800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – These great volunteers were able to get all of the planting done in one day! \n\nOn May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve-4/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250519T171035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171035Z
UID:10483-1748610000-1748620800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250519T171010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171010Z
UID:10481-1748595600-1748606400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250506T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T154247Z
UID:10460-1748453400-1748458800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:“A Shared Plate” Garden Planting
DESCRIPTION:Help plant the first gardens in the new raised beds at TLC’s Community Food Forest!  This year we will be highlighting culinary plants from different cultures and will hear about the significance of those plants. After we finish planting\, stay for light refreshments and fellowship. \nDate/time: Wednesday\, May 28\, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from May 21)\nLocation: Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean Street\nFee: Free\, please register by May 26
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/a-shared-plate-garden-planting-2/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250414T203407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203407Z
UID:10256-1748437200-1748444400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-5/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Apple-Creek-Food-Forest.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250414T203345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203351Z
UID:10254-1747659600-1747666800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-4/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Apple-Creek-Food-Forest.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250414T203326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203326Z
UID:10252-1747648800-1747656000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-3/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Apple-Creek-Food-Forest.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250123T211607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170526Z
UID:9374-1747476000-1747497600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale - In Person!
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available May 16 & 17\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs April 2-23 and pick up your plants May 16 & 17 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nStore.ConserveMC.org \nWant to volunteer? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9AE2CA5FECE9-54332405-spring#/
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-spring-sustainability-sale-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Plant-sale-pickup-9-13-23-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250123T211537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170452Z
UID:9372-1747389600-1747411200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale - In Person!
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available May 16 & 17\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs April 2-23 and pick up your plants May 16 & 17 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nStore.ConserveMC.org \nWant to volunteer? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9AE2CA5FECE9-54332405-spring#/
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-plants/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250414T203250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203305Z
UID:10250-1746784800-1746792000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-2/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Apple-Creek-Food-Forest.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20240329T124434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T160948Z
UID:8485-1746266400-1746271800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.  \nJoin 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 required. Dress for muddy trails!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk-4/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow Nature Preserve\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://conservemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Spring-Wildflower-Walk.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250127T202101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T202101Z
UID:9401-1746093600-1746100800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Preserving the Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:Do you think about the future of your farm and what will happen to it after you no longer own it? This free seminar is for farmland owners who would like to know more about how they can preserve their land as farmland forever. \nLearn how an agricultural conservation easement is the only way you can ensure that your farm will never be developed\, and: \n\nHear landowner stories about preserving their farms\nAsk questions and learn from legal and financial experts\nStay for lunch and time to talk with our guest speakers\n\nHosted by: The Land Conservancy of McHenry County\nWhen: Thursday\, May 1\, 10:00 a.m. – noon (lunch included)\nWhere: 1102 McConnell Rd\, Woodstock\, IL (McHenry County Farm Bureau) \nFree event\, please register
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/preserving-the-family-farm-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County Farm Bureau\, 1102 McConnell Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T113000
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UID:9407-1745661600-1745667000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate/time: Saturday\, April 26\, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (Rain date May 3)\nLocation: Harvard (address will be emailed to registered participants)\nFee: $5 members / $10 non-members\, please register at ConserveMC.org
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/vernal-pool-hike-5/
LOCATION:Harvard\, IL\, Harvard\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T213116Z
UID:9376-1743948000-1743958800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's 34th Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the people and places that make TLC the vial organization it is\, and enjoy an afternoon “high tea” catered by Hazel’s\, which includes sandwiches\, salad\, desserts\, coffee\, tea and a cash bar. \nOur guest speaker is Mark Shepard\, Mark Shepard is the founding CEO of Restoration Agriculture Development\, the Forest Agriculture Nursery\nand runs New Forest Farms\, a 110 acre perennial agricultural savanna\, one of the first of its kind in the USA. He will discuss the imporance of Agroforestry and the benefits of integrating trees and shrubs into farms to create productive and sustainable land use practices. \n\nYou will have the opportunity to bid on exciting silent auction items\, and of course take the time to connect with friends old and new. Invite a friend – this is a great opportunity to learn more about how TLC preserves land for life in McHenry County!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-34th-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:Smith’s Central Events\, 3315 Pearl St.\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,TLC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250122T203308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T203308Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
DESCRIPTION:TLC and American Farmland Trust are hosting two women’s learning circles this spring. These learning circle discussions will be focused on soil health and farmland succession planning for women farmers and landowners in McHenry County. Topic experts and local resource professionals will be joining us to share resources on conservation practices and farmland protection tools. \nThe Learning Circles include interactive discussions\, sharing resources\, and connecting with women farmers and local resource professionals. Lunch and an optional farm tour will be provided after the discussion! \nThursday\, April 3\, 9-11:00 a.m. Topic: Soil Health Session
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/women-farmers/
LOCATION:Main Stay Therapeutic Farm\, 6919 Keystone Rd.\, Richmond\, IL\, 60071
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250123T182425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T145642Z
UID:9370-1742634000-1742655600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Burn
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC to learn how to use fire to manage prairies\, wetlands and woodlands safely. The class will be inside and outside so dress appropriately. Safety equipment will be provided. Please bring lunch and water.  \nFee: $35 TLC member\, $50 nonmember
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/controlled-burn/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T055421
CREATED:20250122T205547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T145415Z
UID:9361-1741780800-1741786200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Gardening with Native Trees and Shrubs Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Native trees and shrubs provide year-round beauty as well as food and nesting habitat for birds and pollinators. Join TLC’s Sarah Michehl for some favorite native trees and shrubs appropriate for the home landscape. Foundation plantings\, privacy hedgerows\, and species to feature will be covered. A recording of the webinar will be emailed to registered participants after the program. \n 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/gardening-with-native-trees-and-shrubs/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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