This is one of a series of fall/winter workdays at Boloria Meadows. Volunteers are needed to work in the recently acquired oak woods at the south end of Boloria Meadows. This area has lots of old white oaks and young hickories waiting to be rescued. As usual, we'll have several burning brush piles going. Please […]
The TLC Night Owl Bike Ride is a fun, late-night group bike ride on the bike lanes and trails of Crystal Lake. We’ll pedal off on Saturday night, August 6, 2022 at 10:00 PM. Proceeds from the ride benefit The Land Conservancy or McHenry County.
The Village of Bull Valley, the Land Conservancy of McHenry County and the Bull Valley Riding Club invite you to a tour of this remarkable 275-acre property that has been preserved through a public-private partnership at the headwaters of Boone Creek. The property has five miles of equestrian trails that will be opened to the […]
Have land and need a farmer? Or are you a farmer in need of land? Save the date for Common Ground, where you’ll hear specific stories – creative solutions, really – to land access while connecting with community. Land-focused groups and agencies will be on hand to share resources geared toward both land seekers and landowners. […]
Art of the Land is one of TLC's biggest fundraisers of the year, and celebrates the beauty of nature and open spaces. This juried event features the works of regional artists and artisans who draw their inspiration from the local landscape. The event includes artwork, artisan items, nature photography contest, live music, appetizers, raffle prizes […]
Art of the Land is one of TLC's biggest fundraisers of the year, and celebrates the beauty of nature and open spaces. This juried event features the works of regional artists and artisans who draw their inspiration from the local landscape. The event includes artwork, artisan items, nature photography contest, live mushttps://conservemc.org/art-of-the-land-fundraiser/ic, appetizers, raffle prizes […]
Get your New Year’s Eve off to a great start by helping out at an oak rescue in beautiful McHenry County, where we will work to rescue two large oak trees! What is an oak rescue? It’s an opportunity for people to work together to free an old oak tree from the brush that surrounds […]
New date, time and location! Get ready to welcome spring with an afternoon high tea, visit with friends old and new and celebrate the people, places and achievements that make TLC the vital organization it is. Top it all off with an inspiring presentation by Cindy Crosby on The Tallgrass Prairie in Popular Culture! Date: Sunday, […]
Join 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 is required. Dress for muddy springtime trails! Date: Saturday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Spring Hollow Nature Preserve, Woodstock (address will be emailed to registered participants) Fee: […]
Enjoy the work of fine artists and skilled artisans who are inspired by the local landscape to create unique works of art. 30% of all art sales support TLC’s land preservation work in McHenry County. The show takes place at the beautiful Starline Factory in Harvard, a work of art in itself! Art of the […]
Enjoy the work of fine artists and skilled artisans who are inspired by the local landscape to create unique works of art. 30% of all art sales support TLC’s land preservation work in McHenry County. The show takes place at the beautiful Starline Factory in Harvard, a work of art in itself! Art of the […]
The program will be about living in harmony with the beavers in our area in celebration of International Beaver Day April 7! Enjoy an afternoon high tea, visit with friends old and new, and celebrate the people, places and achievements that make TLC the vital organization it is. Celebrate International Beaver Day and enjoy an […]