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Raices Latinas: Agriculture in McHenry County

Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, IL

Raices Latinas: Agriculture in McHenry County is a new project that is having its debut event on Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W […]

Final Friday Restoration Workday at Remington Grove Johnsburg

Remington Grove 3704 Monica Ln., Johnsburg, Illinois

Come hang out with your favorite group of restoration warriors as we take out invasive brush and enjoy friendly banter around a toasty campfire. We made a huge dent in February […]

Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

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

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 […]

CANCELLED – Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

This workday is cancelled due to the bad weather expected tomorrow. Join Larry for another restoration adventure at Crowley Oak Woods! Restoration has been occurring on this 80 acre tract since the winter […]

The Dance of the Woodcock

Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, IL

Spring is here! Join us as we attempt to witness American woodcocks perform their amazing courtship flights. The male woodcocks will make several preent calls and then launch themselves into […]

CANCELLED – Zoost Restoration Workday

Zoost 4500 Roberts Rd., Island Lake, IL

This workday is cancelled - we will be conducting a prescribed burn at another site instead.  This site may be small but it has a little bit of everything. Small […]

Boloria Meadows Restoration Workday

Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, IL

This workday meets on the second Saturday of the month. Dennis Dreher is our dedicated steward leading these workdays and has been helping to breathe life back into this incredible […]

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 excellent progress clearing the brush from […]

Battle against Buckthorn and Its Buddies

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

Want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle? Join Sarah Michehl, Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy, to learn […]

The Dance of the Woodcock

Barefoot Ridge 1304 Deerpass Rd., Marengo, il

Spring is here! Join us as we attempt to witness American woodcocks perform their amazing courtship flights. The male woodcocks will make several preent calls and then launch themselves into […]

The Seeds of Vandana Shiva – Free Film Screening

McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium 8900 US 14, Crystal Lake, IL

How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, how she […]

Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden

Algonquin Area Public Library 2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, IL

Learn how to attract monarch butterflies and other butterflies, birds and bees to your yard. Join us for easy tips and information on gardening with native plant communities that will […]