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    Tree and Shrub Identification

    Ryders Woods 556 Lake Ave., Woodstock, IL

    Learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs! Class will be outside, so dress for the weather. Registration required.

    $10
  • A family sitting in a circle at an event.

    Howl at the Wolf Oak: Summer Solstice Edition!

    Wolf Oak Woods 9016 IL Route 120, Woodstock, IL

    S’mores around a bonfire, food, a guided evening hike, and family nature activities! Come spend an evening enjoying the company of a 300-plus year-old oak tree and learn more about the history of this interesting site that has been preserved forever by TLC. It’s a great way to meet like-minded nature folks in the county!

  • A group of students in a forest facing the camera in Ryders Woods Woodstock.

    Together Tuesday: 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 […]

  • A group of volunteers at Ryders Woods in Woodstock

    Together Tuesday – Ryders Woods Volunteer Restoration Workday

    Ryders Woods 2 711 E. Kimball Ave., Woodstock, IL

    What is Together Tuesday? It’s a day that encourages people to come together, strengthen their communities and find meaningful ways to support one another. TLC will host three activities on […]

  • Wildflowers at Hennen Conservation area, home of The Land Conservancy, in Woodstock, IL

    Together Tuesday – Extreme Makeover: TLC HQ Garden Edition

    Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United States

    What is Together Tuesday? It’s a day that encourages people to come together, strengthen their communities and find meaningful ways to support one another. TLC will host three activities on […]

  • A bee flying toward purple asters.

    Pollinator BioBlitz

    Yonder Prairie 1143 S. Rosefarm Rd., Woodstock, IL, United States

    Come celebrate pollinator week at Yonder Prairie for a pollinator bioblitz! We will look for a variety of bees, butterflies, day-flying moths and more! Yonder Prairie has high-quality habitat that attracts some unique insects. We will help identify the different pollinators we find. This is a great way to get involved in citizen science and […]

  • A group of volunteers at a community garden

    Food Forest Volunteer Workday

    Apple Creek Food Forest 3210 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United States

    Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There is a lot planned for this growing season– including planting, seeding, garden bed prep, mulching, watering, special projects, […]

  • A group of people on a hike with a guide.

    Boloria Meadows Pollinator Walk

    Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, IL, United States

    Join us for a family friendly butterfly and pollinator walk at the beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. The preserve contains nearly 60 acres of high-quality restored wetlands, prairies and oak woodlands. With over 150 species of wildflowers, Boloria is a haven for over 30 species of native butterflies as well as many […]

  • McHenry County Historical Society Ag-Her-Culture Farm Dinner

    Maria's Farm 216 N. Menge Rd., Marengo, IL

    Join us for a beautiful evening featuring lavender-inspired dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients straight from the farm. Celebrate the incredible women who have and continue to shape agriculture while enjoying great food, community, and a stunning setting in bloom. Register HERE to enjoy and unforgettable evening featuring: A stroll through the lavender field An exclusive preview […]

    $110
  • A monarch on monarda

    Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Native Plant Garden

    Cary Area Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd., Cary, IL

    Learn how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, plus birds and bees to your yard. Sarah Michehl from TLC will give you easy tips and info on gardening with native plant communities that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator could need.

  • Prairie at Thompson Road Preserve with trees in the background and a blue sky with clouds

    Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

    Thompson Road Preserve 9707 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

    Join Bruce at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush under the oaks along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view this incredible site. Work will continue along the fence line but the parking area will be across the street on Woodland Lane. Directions: From the intersection […]