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The Ecology of Oaks

Harvard Diggins Library 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard, IL

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 […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Hopefully you enjoyed the cooler temps this past week because they are long gone! This day looks like it will be brutally hot so if you're thinking about joining the […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

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 great progress clearing the […]

Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

Irish Oaks Nature Preserve 19017 Lincoln Rd., Harvard, IL

Our lovely steward Margee won't be able to attend this workday but Larry will be there to lead the charge! This day looks like it will be fairly hot as […]

TLC Night Owl Bike Ride in Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake City Hall 100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, IL

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, […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

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 great progress clearing the […]

Cancelled – Yonder Prairie Restoration Workday

Yonder Prairie 1100 S. Rose Farm Rd., Woodstock, IL

Cancelled due to the rain forecast for Saturday. Come on out for this TLC restoration workday at our gorgeous Yonder Prairie! This workday is hosted by two cool stewards, Carol […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

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 great progress clearing the […]

Organic Transition Learning Day

Marengo Park District 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo, IL

Join Bob Haraden on his farm to see and hear about his family’s journey growing food-grade soybeans on McHenry County Conservation District-owned land, while also transitioning this and other parcels […]

$5

Final Friday Restoration Workday at Hennen Conservation Area

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

Join Kim for a Final Friday brush clearing event at our TLC easement headquarters in Woodstock! Meet up will be near the green barn where Kim will be waiting to […]

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Soulful Prairies 4706 Alden Rd., Woodstock, IL, United States

Do you own or manage farmland? If so, you are invited to participate in a discussion about conservation practices to improve the health and productivity of your land. This informal […]

Free

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

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 great progress clearing the […]