If 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 and shrubs. Class will be held outdoors, so dress for the weather. Class is limited to 15 participants, so please register early.
Join 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 to take groups on “Pollinator Safari” walks through the nature preserve. Identification stations and staff will be available to assist guests in identifying pollinators using […]
Do 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 meeting will give you new ideas about how to manage the land you own and love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as […]
Unfortunately, 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 fierce biters, especially at dusk! We want our guests, especially children, to have a positive experience in nature. This event will not be rescheduled for […]
Do 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 meeting will give you new ideas about how to manage the land you own and love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as […]
Our 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 oak trees? Join TLC’s Sarah Michehl to learn more about the fascinating life of oak trees. Free, please email [email protected] to reserve your seat at […]
Join 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 to organic production. As we rapidly enter a great land transition era, listen and learn about some of the barriers and innovative solutions farmers and […]
Do 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 meeting will give you new ideas about how to manage the land you own and love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as […]
Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs, and browse our selection of plants available for purchase!
Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs, and browse our selection of plants available for purchase!
Do 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 meeting will give you new ideas about how to manage the land you own and love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics like agricultural […]
Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from TLC for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. This webinar will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow them. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so let’s put those […]
