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 […]
Learn how to use fire to manage prairies, wetlands and woodlands safely. Class will take place both indoors and outdoors, so dress appropriately. Safety equipment will be provided. Please bring lunch and water. This class is limited to 15 participants, so register early! Date: Saturday, March 25, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Location: Hennen Conservation Area, 4622 […]
Join the exceptionally cool David Ducci for a wintery workday at Westwood! Last year we received funds through the state of Illinois’ Natural Areas Stewardship Grant to remove invasive species and introduce native seeds in a section of this Illinois Nature Preserve Buffer. Directions: From Woodstock, take South Street southwest out of town and over 14. […]
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 […]
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 sky. While they are flying up, you can hear the wind whistling through their feathers. They descend in a zigzag pattern while making a […]
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 Van Buren Street, Woodstock, Il. A reception with refreshments begins at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature the documentary film Harvest of Loneliness: The Bracero […]
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 cleaning up the fallen log obstacles that were making it very difficult to manage invasive species along the creek area. This week we'll be working in […]
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. We'll be revisiting an area near the pond on the west end of the property to work on […]
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 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 […]
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 sky. While they are flying up, you can hear the wind whistling through their feathers. They descend in a zigzag pattern while making a […]
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 woodland to the south, a large section of wetland in the middle and a patch of mesic prairie to the north. This is also our […]
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 site since 2006. Come check out all of the wonderful features this site has to offer and give Dennis a hand recovering the dormant beauty […]
