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  • A sunny native plant garden.

    Native Plants for Sunny Gardens

    Johnsburg Library 3000 N. Johnsburg Rd., Johnsburg, IL

    Discover the charm of native, sun-loving prairie plants and how they can add beauty and function in our gardens. Layering techniques and favorite combos will be shown for gardens big […]

  • A group posing for a photo in the woods

    Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    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 […]

  • Two children playing with an oak in the background

    The Ecology of Oaks

    Cary Area Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd., Cary, 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 […]

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  • A group of students in a forest facing the camera in Ryders Woods Woodstock.

    Ryders Woods Restoration Workday

    Ryders Woods 556 Lake Ave., Woodstock, IL

    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 […]

  • People posing by a pile of garlic mustard after a workday.

    Final Friday Workday – No Chainsaws!

    3904 Standish Rd. Marengo, IL 3904 Standish Rd., Marengo, IL

    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 […]

  • A group posing for a photo in the woods

    Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    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 […]

  • A group after a volunteer seed collecting event

    Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration!

    Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • A large oak tree, blue sky

    Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

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

    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 […]

  • Prairie at Thompson Road Preserve with trees in the background and a blue sky with clouds

    Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

    Thompson Road Preserve 9707 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

    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 […]

  • A group posing for a photo in the woods

    Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    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 […]

  • A group posing for a photo in the woods

    Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    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 […]

  • A group after a volunteer seed collecting event

    Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration!

    Boloria Meadows 7219 Millburne Ct., Bull Valley, IL, United States

    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 […]