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SUMMARY:Final Friday with Kathryn at Van Maren Conservation Easement
DESCRIPTION:It has been a LONG TIME so: Let’s clear some brush around the mighty oaks at the Van Maren easement! With about 29 acres of remnant oak woodland\, this easement protects a big portion of one of the largest intact remnant oak communities in McHenry County (plus wetland and farmland). \nDirections: From US Highway Rte. 14\, 4 miles south of Harvard or 7 miles north of Woodstock\, head west on Lembcke Rd for 1.3 miles. On the north side of the road\, park on the little gravel access drive at the pinned location\, or feel free to park in the grass along the ditch between cornfields. If you’d like\, you can drive north on the grass along the ditch to get closer to the work site (which is approximately here). Keep an eye out for TLC staff to guide you or follow the sounds of chainsaws.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/final-friday-with-kathryn-at-van-maren-conservation-easement/
LOCATION:Community Research Forest\, 20202 Lembcke Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T152016Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T152016Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled due to rain - Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a dry mesic oak savanna in the state! Non-native brush has invaded the site and we\, and the Blandings Turtles\, need your help to get rid of it! \nDirections: From Rt. 14 in Harvard\, take Brink St east for 1.7 miles. Turn right (south) onto Schultz Rd and continue for 0.3 miles. Turn left (east) onto Lincoln Rd\, and continue for 0.5 miles. The entrance to the site will be on the right (south) and is a gravel lane between a wooded fence row and a farm field. We’ll park at the kiosk and walk in along the farm field.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-15/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T130709Z
CREATED:20260629T134647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T130709Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN - Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays have returned\, thanks to our new site co-steward: Julie!! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-26/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T113000
DTSTAMP:20260803T173310Z
CREATED:20260625T200615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T173310Z
UID:12631-1786096800-1786102200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Food Forest Trail Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about our local flora and fauna? Come walk the Creekside trail and help document as many species of plants\, insects and any other wildlife we see! Bring your camera (or phone) and your enthusiasm for nature to this all-ages event.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/food-forest-trail-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134707Z
CREATED:20260629T134705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T134707Z
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SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays have returned\, thanks to our new site co-steward: Julie!! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-27/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T135915Z
CREATED:20260504T135903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T135915Z
UID:12263-1786957200-1786968000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWork will continue along the fence line but the parking area will be across the street on Woodland Lane. \nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Woodland Lane and Park along the road.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-45/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134724Z
CREATED:20260629T134724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T134724Z
UID:12671-1787130000-1787140800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays have returned\, thanks to our new site co-steward: Julie!! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-28/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T153139Z
CREATED:20260728T153139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T153139Z
UID:12869-1787596200-1787599800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants for Sunny Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Discover the charm of native\, sun-loving prairie plants and how they can add beauty and function in our gardens. \nLayering techniques and favorite combos will be shown for gardens big and small. \nAfter the program\, there will be a brief ceremony where The Land Conservancy will present the library with a Conservation@Work sign to launch their garden revamp. \nRegistration begins Aug. 3. \nDate/time: Monday\, Aug. 24\, 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Johnsburg Public Library\, 3000 N. Johnsburg Rd. Johnsburg\nFee: Free\, please register beginning Aug. 3.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-plants-for-sunny-gardens/
LOCATION:Johnsburg Library\, 3000 N. Johnsburg Rd.\, Johnsburg\, IL\, 60050
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134744Z
CREATED:20260629T134744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T134744Z
UID:12673-1787734800-1787745600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays have returned\, thanks to our new site co-steward: Julie!! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-29/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T201724Z
CREATED:20260625T201724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T201724Z
UID:12638-1787770800-1787774400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:The Ecology of Oaks
DESCRIPTION: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? Sarah Michehl of TLC will share more about the fascinating life of oak trees.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/the-ecology-of-oaks/
LOCATION:Cary Area Library\, 1606 Three Oaks Rd.\, Cary\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T193314Z
CREATED:20260420T193314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T193314Z
UID:12116-1787821200-1787832000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Ryders Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 allow more light to reach the plants in understory and provide an unobstructed view into the woods. \nDirections: From the intersection of 14 and 47\, head north on 47\, Turn left on Lake Ave\, and then left on Dick Tracy Ave. Park near the playground and we’ll walk over to the work area together.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/ryders-woods-restoration-workday-14/
LOCATION:Ryders Woods\, 556 Lake Ave.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T134050Z
CREATED:20260824T134050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T134050Z
UID:13066-1787907600-1787918400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Final Friday Workday - No Chainsaws!
DESCRIPTION:If chainsaws aren’t your jam\, come help out for a significantly quieter workday hand-pulling goldenrod at the Sava Conservation Easement! This beautiful 7.8 acre easement is home to a restored prairie\, old growth oak savanna\, and pine forest. \nDirections: From the intersection of 47 and 176 in Woodstock\, head west on 176 for 6.5 miles. Turn right (north) onto Millstream Rd and drive for .8 miles. Turn left (west) onto River Rd. then in .1 miles turn right (north) on to Standish Rd. Turn into the second driveway on the right (east) side of the road. Park in the driveway or near the garage\, leaving enough room for others to pass by if possible.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/final-friday-workday-no-chainsaws/
LOCATION:3904 Standish Rd. Marengo\, IL\, 3904 Standish Rd.\, Marengo\, IL\, 60152
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T172558Z
CREATED:20260831T172558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172558Z
UID:13159-1788339600-1788350400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays continue\, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-30/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190617Z
CREATED:20260824T190617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T190617Z
UID:13101-1788440400-1788447600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration!
DESCRIPTION:You can help collect native seed to help restore TLC’s 1\,000 acres of local prairies and woodlands throughout McHenry County! Join the fun with this hands-on outdoor activity. We will collect seeds from native plants\, and the seed collected will eventually be spread and sowed to help local wildlife and pollinators!  \nNo experience necessary\, we will help you learn the different plants we want to collect seed from.  \nBring gloves and water (and paper bags & hand snips if you have them!) Please wear closed-toe shoes with socks. \nThere will be seven organized events on Thursdays in September and October\, weather permitting – come to one\, or come to all! \nReach out to Daniel Pohl at dpohl@conservemc.org or Kevin Wendtland at kwendtland@conservemc.org with any questions. All seed collecting events are free\, please register at ConserveMC.org\, or just show up if it’s not raining! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/help-tlc-collect-native-seed-for-restoration-5/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T151046Z
CREATED:20260107T164510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151046Z
UID:11448-1788598800-1788609600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a dry mesic oak savanna in the state! Non-native brush has invaded the site and we\, and the Blandings Turtles\, need your help to get rid of it! \nDirections: From Rt. 14 in Harvard\, take Brink St east for 1.7 miles. Turn right (south) onto Schultz Rd and continue for 0.3 miles. Turn left (east) onto Lincoln Rd\, and continue for 0.5 miles. The entrance to the site will be on the right (south) and is a gravel lane between a wooded fence row and a farm field. We’ll park at the kiosk and walk in along the farm field.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-16/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T135935Z
CREATED:20260504T135935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T135935Z
UID:12265-1788771600-1788782400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWork will continue along the fence line but the parking area will be across the street on Woodland Lane. \nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Woodland Lane and Park along the road.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-46/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T172634Z
CREATED:20260831T172622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172634Z
UID:13161-1788944400-1788955200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays continue\, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/copy-of-crowley-oaks-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T172724Z
CREATED:20260831T172724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172724Z
UID:13166-1789549200-1789560000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays continue\, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-32/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T194537Z
CREATED:20260824T193049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T194537Z
UID:13104-1789660800-1789668000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration!
DESCRIPTION:You can help collect native seed to help restore TLC’s 1\,000 acres of local prairies and woodlands throughout McHenry County! Join the fun with this hands-on outdoor activity. We will collect seeds from native plants\, and the seed collected will eventually be spread and sowed to help local wildlife and pollinators!  \nNo experience necessary\, we will help you learn the different plants we want to collect seed from.  \nBring gloves and water (and paper bags & hand snips if you have them!) Please wear closed-toe shoes with socks. \nThere will be seven organized events on Thursdays in September and October\, weather permitting – come to one\, or come to all! \nReach out to Daniel Pohl at dpohl@conservemc.org or Kevin Wendtland at kwendtland@conservemc.org with any questions. All seed collecting events are free\, please register at ConserveMC.org\, or just show up if it’s not raining! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/copy-of-help-tlc-collect-native-seed-for-restoration/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T181102Z
CREATED:20260824T181102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181102Z
UID:13069-1789725600-1789747200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Native Plant\, Tree and Shrub Sale in Woodstock
DESCRIPTION:Shop for native plants\, trees and shrubs and pick up your online orders! Fall is a great time to plant\, with cooler temperatures and increased rainfall cutting down on care. The sale is a fundraiser for TLC\, so you can help your local environment while also helping TLC! Members receive a 10% discount.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/fall-native-plant-tree-and-shrub-sale-in-woodstock/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T181136Z
CREATED:20260824T181136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181136Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Native Plant\, Tree and Shrub Sale in Woodstock
DESCRIPTION:Shop for native plants\, trees and shrubs and pick up your online orders! Fall is a great time to plant\, with cooler temperatures and increased rainfall cutting down on care. The sale is a fundraiser for TLC\, so you can help your local environment while also helping TLC! Members receive a 10% discount.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/fall-native-plant-tree-and-shrub-sale-in-woodstock-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T194918Z
CREATED:20260824T181518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T194918Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Equinox Guided Forest Bathing Walk
DESCRIPTION:As the summer comes to a close\, it’s the ideal time to slow down\, get quiet and welcome the coming of a new season. Join ANFT-certified forest therapy guide Cathy McCauley in marking the autumnal equinox on this two-hour guided forest walk. You’ll be guided in community to notice what is happening on the land and inside your heart through a series of slow and expansive invitations focusing on being present to sensory awareness. We will offer opportunities to share your experiences with the group.The slow walk will be about a mile and will conclude with a short celebration with snacks and tea to honor the land.  Dress for the weather and bugs; closed-toed shoes are suggested.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/autumn-equinox-guided-forest-bathing-walk/
LOCATION:Yonder Prairie\, 1143 S. Rosefarm Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T135953Z
CREATED:20260504T135953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T135953Z
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SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWork will continue along the fence line but the parking area will be across the street on Woodland Lane. \nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Woodland Lane and Park along the road.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-47/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T090000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190202Z
CREATED:20260824T190202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T190202Z
UID:13099-1790148600-1790154000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Warblers Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fall warblers are notoriously confusing\, but with a little help\, you can spot and identify even the most confusing of fall warblers. Join us at Crowley Oaks Preserve in Harvard on a guided hike focused on this amazingly diverse group of birds as they migrate south to their wintering grounds.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/fall-warblers-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T172748Z
CREATED:20260831T172748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172748Z
UID:13168-1790154000-1790164800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays continue\, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-33/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T181913Z
CREATED:20260824T181913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181913Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator-Friendly Fall Garden Care
DESCRIPTION:What to do with your native plant garden over the winter? Sarah Michehl of TLC will share techniques for preparing your native plant garden for the upcoming fall and winter season while supporting pollinators and birds. 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-friendly-fall-garden-care/
LOCATION:Food Shed Co-Op\, 2390 Lake Shore Dr.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T193221Z
CREATED:20260824T193221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T193221Z
UID:13106-1790254800-1790262000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration!
DESCRIPTION:You can help collect native seed to help restore TLC’s 1\,000 acres of local prairies and woodlands throughout McHenry County! Join the fun with this hands-on outdoor activity. We will collect seeds from native plants\, and the seed collected will eventually be spread and sowed to help local wildlife and pollinators!  \nNo experience necessary\, we will help you learn the different plants we want to collect seed from.  \nBring gloves and water (and paper bags & hand snips if you have them!) Please wear closed-toe shoes with socks. \nThere will be seven organized events on Thursdays in September and October\, weather permitting – come to one\, or come to all! \nReach out to Daniel Pohl at dpohl@conservemc.org or Kevin Wendtland at kwendtland@conservemc.org with any questions. All seed collecting events are free\, please register at ConserveMC.org\, or just show up if it’s not raining! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/help-tlc-collect-native-seed-for-restoration-6/
LOCATION:Barefoot Ridge\, 1304 Deerpass Rd.\, Marengo\, il\, 60152
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T202116Z
CREATED:20260824T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T202116Z
UID:13079-1790274600-1790280000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Year of the Woman Farmer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Women farmers\, farmland owners\, and their families and friends are invited to celebrate the Year of the Woman Farmer! TLC’s Farm Program would like to celebrate and thank the FarmHers in McHenry County for all of their care and strength and community building; their hard work and early mornings; their stewarded lands and farm views; their nutritious food and handmade products. We value you and your work. In fact\, you’re the sweetest part of our job! \n\nLet us treat you to an evening at our old farmhouse for pie and ice cream\, a warm fire\, and good company. Together we can celebrate this season’s abundance and this Year of the Woman Farmer.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/year-of-the-woman-farmer-celebration/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182946Z
CREATED:20260824T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182946Z
UID:13082-1790413200-1790434800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Beginner’s Chainsaw Training
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn to chainsaw\, but don’t know how to get started? Join TLC’s staff Restoration Tech Kevin Wendtland and Ecologist Daniel Pohl to learn the basics in a hands-on way. Participants will be introduced to protective equipment\, basic chainsaw maintenance\, and the development of technique to safely fell a tree and cut it up.  \nParticipants are welcome to bring their own protective equipment such as leather gloves\, safety glasses\, earplugs\, and chaps\, but we will have some for people to use during the class as well. Participants are also invited to bring their own chainsaws! This class is tailored to beginners who have never used a chainsaw. Please bring lunch and water.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/beginners-chainsaw-training-2/
LOCATION:Hennen Conservation Area\, 4622 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T172826Z
CREATED:20260831T172826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172826Z
UID:13172-1790758800-1790769600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Crowley Workdays continue\, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive brush\, under the pines southwest of the central wetland\, to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \nDirections: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard\, head east on 173 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left (west) on Crowley Road\, and continue for 0.2 miles. The site will be to the north\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-35/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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