Native Plants for Small Spaces Webinar
Native plants bring beauty and ecological health to even the smallest spaces in your yard, but it’s vital to choose the right plants. You’ll learn about some favorite native plants […]
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Events & Programs
Native Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape
Cary Area Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd., Cary, ILNative trees and shrubs provide year-round beauty as well as food and nesting habitat for birds and pollinators. Sarah Michehl from TLC will share some favorite native trees and shrubs […]
Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden! Webinar
Learn how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, birds and bees to your yard. You will receive easy tips and info on gardening with native plant communities that will provide […]
Composting and Water Conservation Webinar
Water, food waste, and leaves ... don't throw them away, use them! TLC’s Sarah Michehl will share some easy ways to conserve water and turn those food scraps into something […]
Learn to Burn
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesJoin TLC to learn how to use fire to manage prairies, wetlands and woodlands safely. The class will be indoors and outdoors, so dress appropriately. Safety equipment will be provided. […]
$35 – $50
The Dance of the Woodcock with McHenry County Audubon
Boloria Meadows 410 S. Ridge Rd., Bull Valley, IL, United StatesSpring is here! Join us to watch American Woodcocks performing their amazing courtship flights. The male woodcocks will make several preent calls and then launch themselves into the sky. While […]
How to Convert Lawn to a Wildflower Meadow from Seed Webinar with Crystal Lake Library
WebinarTired of maintaining large sections of lawn grass and want to attract birds and butterflies? Learn how to convert areas of your lawn to a native wildflower meadow from seed […]
Free
The Dance of the Woodcock with McHenry County Audubon
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United StatesSpring is here! Join us to watch American Woodcocks performing their amazing courtship flights. The male woodcocks will make several preent calls and then launch themselves into the sky. While […]
Harvest of Loneliness: The Bracero Program film screening and discussion
McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium 8900 US 14, Crystal Lake, ILHarvest of Loneliness: The Bracero Program Film screening and discussion April 12, 2022 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm McHenry County College, Luecht Auditorium 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL […]
Free
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 […]
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