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Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we're making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We'll […]

Donato Woods Restoration Workday

Donato Woods 700 Ridgeland Ave., Woodstock, IL

Join us for a brush clearing bash at one of Woodstock’s many beautiful natural areas! This is a special little spot in the heart of Woodstock, though few people know about its botanical treasures. Head in through the entrance off of Ridgeland Rd. and follow the trail to the right over the wooden walkway. Keep going […]

Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

Irish Oaks Nature Preserve 19017 Lincoln Rd., Harvard, IL

These workdays are hosted by our extraordinary steward, Margee Pieper, who has been a vital part of the successes at this site. Under her thoughtful leadership, the history and beauty of Irish oaks is finally revealed for everyone to enjoy. Location for this workday is yet to be determined but if it's not too hot we'll probably be working to clear the […]

Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

Irish Oaks Nature Preserve 19017 Lincoln Rd., Harvard, IL

These workdays are hosted by our extraordinary steward, Margee Pieper, who has been a vital part of the successes at this site. Under her thoughtful leadership, the history and beauty of Irish oaks is finally revealed for everyone to enjoy. Location for this workday is yet to be determined but we'll probably be working to […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we're making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We'll […]

Ryders Woods Restoration Workday

Ryders Woods 556 Lake Ave., Woodstock, IL

Join us for a restoration workday at one of Woodstock's beautiful natural areas! For this workday we'll continue to clear brush on the north side of the park. We'll focus on the invasive shrubs and trees that are obstructing the boundaries to give people a nice clear view into the woods. Directions: From the intersection of 14 and 47, head north […]

Boloria Meadows Restoration Workday

Boloria Meadows 410 S. Ridge Rd., Bull Valley, IL, United States

This workday meets on the second Saturday of the month. Dennis Drehr is our dedicated steward leading these workdays and has been helping to breathe life back into this incredible site since 2006. Come check out all of the wonderful features this site has to offer and give Dennis a hand recovering the dormant beauty from under […]

CANCELLED – Cold Springs Park Restoration Workday

Cold Springs Park 319 Depaul Ct., McHenry, IL, United States

This workday is cancelled due to the weather forecast for Saturday. TLC is partnering with Curt from Friends of Cold Springs Park to help them get their restoration efforts off the ground! The property is primarily made up of sedge meadow and wet prairies with sections of degraded woodlands as well. This once large, open […]

CANCELLED – Thompson Road Farm Restoration Workday

Thompson Road Farm 9505 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

Cancelled due to the cold weather!  Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Farm for a day of woodland restoration! TLC partnered with Bull Valley to purchase and protect this property as a natural area. It's made up of mostly wet sedge meadow and woodland habitats that are in need of invasive management. The oak woods is roughly 35 acres and heavily infested with […]

CANCELLED – Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

This workday is cancelled due to Wednesday's weather forecast!  Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we're making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground […]

Final Friday Restoration Workday with Kim!

Woody species removal from a small prairie (30 min-1 hour) followed by a Fleming Road oak rescue! cutting down buckthorn, honeysuckle and other pesky species. *Jan will provide snacks and coffee indoors during our break! Directions: From the intersection of IL-47 and Rt 14, head north on IL-47/ S Eastwood Drive for 0.7 miles and turn […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter of 2020 and we're making excellent progress clearing the brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We conducted our first prescribed burn here this spring and the ground layer has responded in a really positive way! We'll […]