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SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-90/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240426T194056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T194056Z
UID:8550-1714640400-1714651200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Concannon Conservation Area Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:It’s about that time again to show some love to the small but remarkable Concannon Conservation Area! For this workday we’ll be clearing brush towards the back of the site closer to the small pond. Last year we cleared brush away from the edges of the woods making room for the ephemeral patches to spread out so be sure to check out what’s growing on while you’re there! \nDirections: From the intersection of 47 and 14 on the south side of Woodstock\, head north on 47 for 0.4 miles. Turn left (west) onto Southview Dr and continue for 0.2 miles. Take the first left (south) onto Edgewood and park. You should be able to see our signs. \nAddress: 1913 Edgewood Dr\, Woodstock\, IL 60098 Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/1d3d8dNDRzK8kAW58 \n\n\n\n\nSawyers Welcome!\nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great!\nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures\nwhen felling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear\nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection.\n\n\nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable:\nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little!\nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too\nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea\nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches\nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers\nSunglasses or eye protection\nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/concannon-conservation-area-restoration-workday-4/
LOCATION:Concannon Conservation Area\, 1913 Edgewood Dr.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240426T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T194221Z
UID:8551-1714813200-1714824000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 upland near the pond on the west side of the preserve. \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 fencerow and a hayfield. We’ll park at the kiosk and walk in along the farm field. \nNearest address: 19017 Lincoln Rd Harvard \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/6rTt1GxYacwxE4xT8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-30/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T195719Z
UID:8582-1714986000-1714996800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Farm Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 buckthorn\, honeysuckle and bittersweet but many precious natives are still holding on beneath the brush.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.0mi. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7mi. Turn right onto the dirt path\, which is flagged with pink tape\, just before the big white house and continue along the gravel road (watch for potholes!) past one right bend and one left bend in the road. Continue until you see a picnic table at the 3rd bend and park off to the side.Nearest address: 9505 Thompson Rd Woodstock\, IL\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\n\nPin for parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/yaxxB1AJGEVj4p4NA\n\nSawyers Welcome! \nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great! \nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures when \nfelling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear \nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection. \nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable: \nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little! \nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too \nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea \nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches \nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers \nSunglasses or eye protection \nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-farm-restoration-workday-18/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T194847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T194847Z
UID:8572-1715158800-1715169600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-95/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240424T141103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T134629Z
UID:8542-1715245200-1715256000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Cold Springs Park Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:WORKDAY CANCELLED  \nTLC is partnering with Friends of Cold Springs Park to help them get their restoration efforts off the ground!\nThe property is primarily made up of sedge meadow and wet prairies with sections of degraded woodlands as well. This once large\, open wet grassland has been artificially drained to varying degrees and heavily pastured well into the past. \nThe primary goal of management here will be to reconnect and reopen these areas to resurrect the extensive wetland that once existed here.\nAddress: 319 Depaul Ct\, McHenry\, IL 60050\nPin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYxKNPFRP2w1Wr4W9
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/cold-springs-park-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Cold Springs Park\, 319 Depaul Ct.\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240410T175437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T175437Z
UID:8508-1715335200-1715353200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Spring Sustainability Sale Pickup
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your pre-ordered native plants\, trees and shrubs\, and we’ll also have extras for sale onsite! First come\, first served. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your plant questions.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/spring-sustainability-sale-pickup-3/
LOCATION:McHenry County Soil and Water District\, 2222 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240410T175516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T175516Z
UID:8509-1715421600-1715428800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Spring Sustainability Sale Pickup
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your pre-ordered native plants\, trees and shrubs\, and we’ll also have extras for sale onsite! First come\, first served. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your plant questions.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/spring-sustainability-sale-pickup-4/
LOCATION:McHenry County Soil and Water District\, 2222 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T194917Z
UID:8573-1715763600-1715774400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-96/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240513T164550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T164600Z
UID:8645-1715850000-1715860800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC for our first restoration workday at one of our newest sites\, Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery! TLC recently acquired this property which has a lot of facinating history attached to it. Be sure to check out the article in our latest newsletter for the details! Designated a burial site over one hundred years ago\, this site remains largely undisturbed and is epecially significant due to its remnant plant communities and the intact condition of the plant soil microbiome. However\, like many before it\, this tiny slice of original Illinois prairie experienced heavy enchroachment from several invasive species. Many years ago some native sumac was planted with good intentions but its aggressive nature allowed it to completely take over and now shades out much of the sun loving plant species persisting here. \nFor this workday we’ll focus on removing sumac\, clearing the edges of fallen trees and hauling the debris to a burn pile. \nDirections: From the intersection of route 47 and Charles Rd. head east on Charles Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. At the traffic circle\, take the 2nd exit to continue on Charles Rd. Continue for 0.7 miles and turn left onto Queen Anne Rd. Continue for 0.3 miles and you’ll see Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery on your left. Continue past the cemetery taking a right onto Pheasant Ln. Pull off to the side of the road to park and walk over to the cemetery. \nNearest address: 2413 N Queen Anne Rd\, Woodstock IL \nPin:https://maps.app.goo.gl/x5YmBArwcyyxQMgR7
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/queen-anne-prairie-cemetery-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery\, 2413 N. Queen Anne Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240513T164922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T164922Z
UID:8647-1715950800-1715959800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Wolf Oak Woods - Garlic Mustard Pull
DESCRIPTION:Come on back to Wolf Oak and join Pete\, your Fearless Weeder\, for a wonderful Wolf Oak reunion! Rather than a typical brushing workday we’ll be hand pulling garlic mustard that is popping up amongst the spring ephemerals that are blooming. Garlic mustard is an aggressive biennial plant which means it completes its life cycle in 2 years and only sets seed during the second year. It likes to take advantage of the early growing season just like our spring ephemeral natives and which tend to get shaded out by their dense patches that can dominate an understory in a very short amount of time. It’s important to stay on top of GM management and we can use all the hands we can get! Let’s meet in the parking lot and Pete will direct you to your quarry. \nDirections: From the intersection of Rt. 14 and Dean St in Woodstock: head north on Dean St toward US-14 E for 1.1 miles. Turn right onto E South St/U.S. 14 Business Rt. for 0.1 miles and take a left onto S Madison St. Continue for 0.4 miles and turn right onto IL-120 E/McHenry Ave. Continue for 4 miles and take a right to stay on Rt. 120 E. Continue for 1 mile. Parking area for Wolf Oak Woods will be on your left. \nNearest address: 9016 IL Rt 120 Woodstock\, IL \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/mrRw1hE9ad4zPCQSA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/wolf-oak-woods-garlic-mustard-pull/
LOCATION:Wolf Oak Woods\, 906 IL Route 120\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T195312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T165332Z
UID:8580-1716022800-1716033600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Yonder Prairie Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for this TLC restoration workday at our gorgeous Yonder Prairie! This workday is hosted by two cool lady stewards\, Carol and Melissa. Thanks to their selfless devotion to the site\, Yonder is looking more and more like the natural landscape it once was. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Yonder in full bloom! You’ll meet up with Melissa by the kiosk at the top of the bluff\, off of Westwood Tr. in Westwood subdivision. From there she will guide you to your workday destination at the base of the bluff. \n**An ATV will be available to transport equipment** \nDirections: From Woodstock\, take South Street southwest out of town and over 14. After you cross 14\, take the first right (north) into the Westwood subdivision then an immediate left onto Moraine Dr. Take the next left onto Westwood trail and keep left to stay on Westwood trail for 0.6 miles until you reach Trinity Court. You can park along Trinity court or Castlebar trail and walk over. Our kiosk is situated at the end of Westwood trail between two driveways. \nAddress: Nearest Address: 1295 Westwood Trail Woodstock IL \nPin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CHPgDwjpRbN3hTdx9
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/yonder-prairie-restoration-workday-30/
LOCATION:1295 Westwood Tr. Woodstock\, IL 60098\, 1295 Westwood Tr.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T195803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T195803Z
UID:8583-1716195600-1716206400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Farm Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 buckthorn\, honeysuckle and bittersweet but many precious natives are still holding on beneath the brush.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.0mi. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7mi. Turn right onto the dirt path\, which is flagged with pink tape\, just before the big white house and continue along the gravel road (watch for potholes!) past one right bend and one left bend in the road. Continue until you see a picnic table at the 3rd bend and park off to the side.Nearest address: 9505 Thompson Rd Woodstock\, IL\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\n\nPin for parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/yaxxB1AJGEVj4p4NA\n\nSawyers Welcome! \nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great! \nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures when \nfelling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear \nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection. \nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable: \nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little! \nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too \nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea \nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches \nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers \nSunglasses or eye protection \nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-farm-restoration-workday-19/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240410T181423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T181548Z
UID:8517-1716310800-1716316200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Milpa Garden Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Gina Roxas\, Potawatomi and Executive Director of the Trickster Cultural Center\, to the Apple Creek Food Forest. Gina will share her wisdom about Indigenous gardening and practices\, as well as guide us as we prepare the land for planting our first Milpa garden at the Food Forest. Dress for the weather and to get messy. Light refreshments will  follow the demonstration. Parking at the site is limited\, you may need to park within the Apple Creek subdivision\, a short walk from the demonstration space. \nFree\, please register by May 17. \n 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/milpa-garden-planting/
LOCATION:Apple Creek\, 3201 Hercules Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T194934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T194934Z
UID:8574-1716368400-1716379200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-97/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240520T171326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T171326Z
UID:8681-1716541200-1716552000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Final Friday Restoration Workday in Bull Valley
DESCRIPTION:For this workday we’ll be removing buckthorn\, honeysuckle and cherry from a scenic fleming road Easement. Let’s save some oaks! \n\nAddress: 9818 Bull Valley Rd\, Bull Valley\, IL 60098\nPin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zjLnbrXfTRLZ8swRA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/final-friday-restoration-workday-in-bull-valley/
LOCATION:Hervert Easement\, 9818 Bull Valley Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T194952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T194952Z
UID:8575-1716973200-1716984000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-98/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240524T141636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T141636Z
UID:8715-1717059600-1717070400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Concannon Conservation Area Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This small\, 2.5 acre site was donated to The Land Conservancy in 2011. Although small in size\, it’s proximity to a high quality wetland complex which is adjacent to our Tryon Creek Woods site make it an important corridor for wildlife. This parcel was densely wooded with several giant white oaks and many smaller shagbark hickory but is slowly being thinned of weedy tree species with each visit! This workday will focus on continuing to untangle the beneficial native trees and shrubs from the bittersweet and porcelain vine that’s choking them. \n\nDirections: From the intersection of 120 and 31 in McHenry\, head north on 31 for 3.6 miles. Turn left (west) onto Barnard Mill Road and continue for 3.4 miles. Turn left (west) onto Howe Road and continue for 1.3 miles. Turn right (north) onto Giant Oaks and continue for 0.3 miles. Park on the side of the road just north of the driveway for 6016 Giant Oaks Road. \n\nNearest address: Just north of 6016 Giant Oaks Road\, Wonder Lake\, IL\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/tLcdNkvxjFMLPZ4D8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/concannon-conservation-area-restoration-workday-5/
LOCATION:Concannon Conservation Area\, 1913 Edgewood Dr.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240528T153525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T153525Z
UID:8717-1717059600-1717070400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:York Conservation Area Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This small\, 2.5 acre site was donated to The Land Conservancy in 2011. Although small in size\, its proximity to a high quality wetland complex\, which is adjacent to our Tryon Creek Woods site\, make it an important corridor for wildlife. This parcel was densely wooded with several giant white oaks and many smaller shagbark hickory but is slowly being thinned of weedy tree species with each visit! This workday will focus on continuing to untangle the beneficial native trees and shrubs from the bittersweet and porcelain vine that’s choking them. \nDirections: From the intersection of 120 and 31 in McHenry\, head north on 31 for 3.6 miles. Turn left (west) onto Barnard Mill Road and continue for 3.4 miles. Turn left (west) onto Howe Road and continue for 1.3 miles. Turn right (north) onto Giant Oaks and continue for 0.3 miles. Park on the side of the road just north of the driveway for 6016 Giant Oaks Road. \nNearest address: Just north of 6016 Giant Oaks Road\, Wonder Lake\, IL \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/tLcdNkvxjFMLPZ4D8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/york-conservation-area-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:York Conservation Area\, 6016 Giant Oaks Rd.\, Wonder Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T195907Z
UID:8584-1717232400-1717243200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 upland near the pond on the west side of the preserve. \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 fencerow and a hayfield. We’ll park at the kiosk and walk in along the farm field. \nNearest address: 19017 Lincoln Rd Harvard \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/6rTt1GxYacwxE4xT8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-31/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T200007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T200007Z
UID:8585-1717405200-1717416000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Farm Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 buckthorn\, honeysuckle and bittersweet but many precious natives are still holding on beneath the brush.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.0mi. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7mi. Turn right onto the dirt path\, which is flagged with pink tape\, just before the big white house and continue along the gravel road (watch for potholes!) past one right bend and one left bend in the road. Continue until you see a picnic table at the 3rd bend and park off to the side.Nearest address: 9505 Thompson Rd Woodstock\, IL\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\n\nPin for parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/yaxxB1AJGEVj4p4NA\n\nSawyers Welcome! \nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great! \nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures when \nfelling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear \nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection. \nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable: \nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little! \nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too \nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea \nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches \nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers \nSunglasses or eye protection \nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-farm-restoration-workday-20/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240524T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T140846Z
UID:8716-1717506000-1717513200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Rd. Farm
DESCRIPTION:Native plants help make the world a better place! \nTLC has received a grant from Nicor Gas’ Environmental Stewardship program to plant a pollinator garden at Thompson Road Farm in Woodstock. We have a beautiful selection of native plants\, but could use some extra hands to plant them! \nTLC will pre-drill holes for planting\, so trowels/shovels shouldn’t be necessary. If you’d like to help out\, bring a kneeling pad (if you have one)\, gloves\, and drinking water. It would also be beneficial to wear a hat and sunscreen because we will be working in a sunny area.\n\nPlease register so we can notify you in case of a weather cancellation – or just feel free to wing it and show up! Thank you!\n\nDate: Tuesday\, June 4\, 1:00 p.m. please register here\nLocation: 9502 Thompson Rd. Woodstock (nearest address)\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\nParking: Enter the site using the gravel driveway. Continue down the path a short way and park off to the side. Someone will be there to help direct you.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-rd-farm/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T195020Z
UID:8576-1717578000-1717588800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-99/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240329T124849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T124849Z
UID:8488-1717581600-1717587000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Tree and Shrub Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join Megan Oropeza\, TLC’s restoration ecologist\, to learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs in our area. Class will be outside\, so dress for the weather. Registration required. This event is limited to 15 participants\, so please register early.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tree-and-shrub-identification-3/
LOCATION:Ryders Woods\, 556 Lake Ave.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240603T155438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T155438Z
UID:8739-1717664400-1717675200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Tryon Creek Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Tryon is nearly 40 acres and made up of primarily wetland and oak woods. Now that we’ve finished clearing the brush along the woods eastern edge we’ll continue working toward the interior. There are still several big mulberries to remove and enough buckthorn\, honeysuckle\, and bittersweet to keep several sawyers busy\, so come on out and bring a friend!!\nDirections: the property is located off of Barnard Mill Road 4.1 miles west of Ringwood\, or 1.1 miles south of Tryon Grove Rd. Turn onto Oak Hill Drive\, which can be difficult to spot. You can pull over on the side of Oak Hill Drive and we will walk to the site from there. Walk down the first gravel driveway\, and then follow the mowed trail to the site. Listen for the chainsaws once you get to the woods. An ATV will be available for transport if weather conditions allow.\nNearest address: 6519 Oak Hill Dr\, Richmond Township\, IL 60071\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/NhPPfCcfYxVEoB5R9
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tryon-creek-woods-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Tryon Oaks Woods\, 6519 Oak Hill Dr.\, Richmond\, IL\, 60071
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T195036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T195036Z
UID:8577-1718182800-1718193600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-100/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T200136Z
UID:8587-1718442000-1718452800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Yonder Prairie Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for this TLC restoration workday at the lovely Yonder Prairie! We’ll continue working in the back area of the property in the wooded corner to continue removing mulberry and invasive maple trees. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Yonder while the bees are buzzing and flowers are blooming! Let’s meet up in the parking lot where David and I will be waiting to guide you to your destination.\nDirections: From the intersection of Kishwaukee Valley Road and Rose Farm Road just west of Woodstock\, head south on Rose Farm for 0.3 miles. There will be an open field with a gravel turn off/parking area and a sign for Yonder Prairie.Address: 1143 S Rosefarm Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/74VtjHEff2AWt9jq5\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSawyers Welcome!\nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great!\nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures\nwhen felling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear\nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection.\n\n\nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable:\nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little!\nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too\nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea\nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches\nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers\nSunglasses or eye protection\nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/yonder-prairie-restoration-workday-31/
LOCATION:Yonder Prairie\, 1143 S. Rosefarm Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T200027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T200027Z
UID:8586-1718614800-1718625600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Farm Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 buckthorn\, honeysuckle and bittersweet but many precious natives are still holding on beneath the brush.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.0mi. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7mi. Turn right onto the dirt path\, which is flagged with pink tape\, just before the big white house and continue along the gravel road (watch for potholes!) past one right bend and one left bend in the road. Continue until you see a picnic table at the 3rd bend and park off to the side.Nearest address: 9505 Thompson Rd Woodstock\, IL\nPin for entrance to property: https://goo.gl/maps/mEMKMdFFKGg1GQoN7\n\nPin for parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/yaxxB1AJGEVj4p4NA\n\nSawyers Welcome! \nAre you an experienced sawyer looking to help out at one of our workdays? Great! \nWe just ask that you demonstrate\, to either myself or Mr. Ducci\, your ability to follow safety procedures when \nfelling and bucking a tree at the start of the workday. All sawyers must bring their own gear \nincluding: saw\, fuel\, bar oil\, chaps\, hearing and eye protection. \nTips to make your workday experience safe/enjoyable: \nBring plenty of water – better to bring too much than too little! \nSturdy boots are best or old tennis shoes will do too \nLeather gloves or gardening gloves\, an extra pair in the winter is a good idea \nLong sleeves/pants – to prevent scrapes and scratches from branches \nHat – to protect your noggin and beautiful hair from flying embers \nSunglasses or eye protection \nFeel free to bring loppers if you’ve got them — be sure to label them
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-farm-restoration-workday-21/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240503T195055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T195055Z
UID:8578-1718787600-1718798400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 be cutting mainly honeysuckle and buckthorn and selectively thinning cherry trees and shagbark hickories to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow.\n\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\, and you may park along the road. If you’ve got a rugged vehicle\, feel free to drive back on the lane but stop at the end of the lane if ground conditions are moist.\n\nNearest address: 18725 Crowley Rd. Harvard\nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/uAWVGEUxjQ5nNFHaA
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-101/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034417
CREATED:20240410T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T180226Z
UID:8510-1718796600-1718800200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Birds\, Bees and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Pollinator Week and learn how to attract monarch butterflies and other butterflies\, birds\, and bees to your yard. Join Sarah Michehl with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County for information on gardening with native plants that will provide beauty and everything a pollinator could need. 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/birds-bees-and-butterflies-plant-your-own-pollinator-garden-5/
LOCATION:Johnsburg Library\, 3000 N. Johnsburg Rd.\, Johnsburg\, IL\, 60050
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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