Underneath all of the brush at Crowley oaks is a woodland worth saving! Aside from the beautiful old oaks and hickories there are subdued but ever present pockets of native plants persisting in the understory. Please join us as we continue to clear away invasive brush from around the flourishing sedge meadow at the heart […]
Explore the natural habitats in full glorious bloom on this guided hike through Boloria Meadows with site steward, Dennis Dreher. Hear his story of landscaping with native plants in his own yard, the larger restoration of this nature preserve and how neighbors are now participating. Be prepared for a one-mile hike over uneven terrain. Date: […]
Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. We will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so […]
Learn how to care for your oak woods! McHenry County has lost 87 percent of its oaks since 1837, and we need you to help care for those that remain, as well as the next generation of oaks. This workshop will include investigating the history of your land with an 1872 survey map, oak habitat […]
Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. We will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so […]
Learning Circles provide women the opportunity to meet other landowners, share their farm successes and challenges, discuss goals for their land, and get advice and technical assistance. Nearly half of all farmland in Illinois is owned or co-owned by women, and many women now manage farmland on their own. Participants are encouraged to bring their […]
Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs from the fall sale and browse our selection of plants available for purchase! Dates: Friday, Sept. 17 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: 2222 Dean St, Woodstock (Soil & Water Conservation District outbuilding)
Pick up your previously ordered native plants, trees and shrubs from the fall sale and browse our selection of plants available for purchase! Dates: Saturday, Sept. 18 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: 2222 Dean St, Woodstock (Soil & Water Conservation District outbuilding)
Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for tips and tricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. We will cover basic seed identification, collection methods and timelines, and tips on how to sow. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get, so […]
Join Sarah from TLC to learn some simple techniques for preparing your native plant garden for winter while continuing to support pollinators and birds throughout the upcoming fall and winter seasons. You’ll also learn about the Conservation@Home program! Please register here.
Oaks are the keystone species in McHenry County, playing an essential role in the health and survival of hundreds of species of butterflies and moths as well as many of the birds we know and love. Join this series of hikes to explore the cultural and ecological lessons these ancient residents of our community have […]
Oaks are the keystone species in McHenry County, playing an essential role in the health and survival of hundreds of species of butterflies and moths as well as many of the birds we know and love. Join this series of hikes to explore the cultural and ecological lessons these ancient residents of our community have […]
