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SUMMARY:Gateway Park Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This site is an 18 acre gem at the gateway to Harvard with woodland\, wetland\, and prairie ecosystems. Having just conducted a prescribed burn earlier this spring\, now is the perfect time to attend to some brush removal. We will be clearing Buckthorn\, Honeysuckle\, Box Elder\, and Mulberry – the usual culprits.\nDirections: From the intersection of 23 and 14 in Harvard\, go south on 23 and take the first right (west) onto Heritage Lane. Park on the side of the road.https://www.google.com/maps/search/42.396569\,+-88.614653…
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/gateway-park-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Gateway Park\, Heritage Ln. and Route 23\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20250411T161245Z
CREATED:20250411T161245Z
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UID:10197-1750669200-1750680000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve 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
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-22/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTSTAMP:20250619T132217Z
CREATED:20250408T203249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T132217Z
UID:10168-1750496400-1750501800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Boloria Meadows Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly butterfly and pollinator walk at the beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve in Bull Valley. The preserve contains nearly 60 acres of high-quality restored wetlands\, prairies and oak woodlands. With over 150 species of wildflowers\, Boloria is a haven for over 30 species of native butterflies as well as many species of bees and other pollinators. One unusual butterfly species that should be abundant in June is the Baltimore Checkerspot that uses the Turtlehead flower as its host plant. The walk will cover roughly one mile of gently rolling terrain. \nDate: Saturday\, June 21\, 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Street parking at 7219 Millburne Court\, Bull Valley\nFee: Free\, please register at ConserveMC.org by June 20 at Noon.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/boloria-meadows-nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20250417T173200Z
CREATED:20250408T203453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T173200Z
UID:10170-1750442400-1750449600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Howl at the Wolf Oak: Summer Solstice Edition!
DESCRIPTION:S’mores around a bonfire\, food\, a guided evening hike\, and family nature activities! Come spend an evening enjoying the company of a 300-plus year-old oak tree and learn more about the history of this interesting site that has been preserved for life by TLC. It’s a great way to meet like-minded nature folks in the county! \nFree event\, please register at the link below.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/howl-at-the-wolf-oak-summer-solstice-edition/
LOCATION:Wolf Oak Woods\, 9016 IL Route 120\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20250616T131621Z
CREATED:20250616T131621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T131621Z
UID:10646-1750327200-1750338000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Windy Knoll Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a brush clearing workday at Windy Knoll! This site holds a thriving mix of wetland and prairie plant species that in turn support a wide diversity of animals and insects. There will be lots of American plum to watch out for as we make our way through the dense brush. We’ll be cutting in a break along the east boarder of the southern parcel which will make it easier to mow in burn breaks. \nDirections: From the intersection of 176 and Walkup Road in Crystal Lake\, head north on Walkup for 3 miles. Continue north onto Crystal Lake Road for another 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Raintree Dr\, continue around the curve then turn right onto Sweet Bay Drive. Parking is along the street
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/windy-knoll-restoration-workday-2/
LOCATION:Windy Knoll\, 6513 Sweet Bay Dr.\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20250424T174524Z
CREATED:20250424T174524Z
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UID:10430-1750150800-1750168800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
DESCRIPTION:Women farmers and farmland owners are invited to join other women to share ideas\, stories\, and expertise on how to manage the land you love. This Learning Circle will focus on cut flower production\, native flower and shrub integration\, high tunnels and more!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/learning-circle-for-women-farmland-owners/
LOCATION:Teshuva Fields Flower Farm\, 624 Leonard Ave.\, Crystal Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20250609T144619Z
CREATED:20250609T144619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T144619Z
UID:10639-1749722400-1749733200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Tryon Creek Woods Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Situated in the Greenwood Corridor of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge\, Tryon offers nearly 40 acres of Oak/Hickory woodland\, grassland\, wetland\, and sedge meadow habitats. We will continue clearing Buckthorn and Honeysuckle in the woodland\, that have taken hold over the past several decades\, depriving the woods of its full potential. \n\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.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tryon-creek-woods-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Tryon Oaks Woods\, 6519 Oak Hill Dr.\, Richmond\, IL\, 60071
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20250609T144806Z
CREATED:20250609T144806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T144806Z
UID:10641-1749632400-1749643200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Kevin as he continues the Wednesday workday tradition on this 80 acre site that steward Larry Fetzer has faithfully hosted for so many years! We’ll be continuing to clear under the pines south of the central wetland to allow more light to reach the understory and encourage native plants and new oaks to grow. We’ll meet near the parking lot entrance and walk back together. \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\, park in the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/crowley-oaks-restoration-workday-6/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250411T160819Z
CREATED:20250411T160819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T160819Z
UID:10183-1749286800-1749297600@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 cold we’ll probably be working to clear the upland near the pond on the west side of the preserve. Meet Margee at the Kiosk and she will guide you to the workday destination. \nPin: https://goo.gl/maps/6rTt1GxYacwxE4xT8
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/irish-oaks-restoration-workday-4/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T233000
DTSTAMP:20250603T193034Z
CREATED:20250408T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193034Z
UID:10176-1749204000-1749252600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Tree and Shrub Identification Walk - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed – new date will be announced soon.  \nLearn how to identify common native trees and shrubs commonly found in McHenry County. The class will be outside\, so dress for the weather. Registration is required. \n$10 per person\, please register at the link below.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tree-and-shrub-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Ryders Woods\, 556 Lake Ave.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T120000
DTSTAMP:20250414T203522Z
CREATED:20250414T203522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203522Z
UID:10260-1749204000-1749211200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-7/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T130000
DTSTAMP:20250602T135540Z
CREATED:20250602T135540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T135540Z
UID:10595-1749117600-1749128400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:York Memorial Arboretum 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 and removing large white poplar. \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.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/york-memorial-arboretum-workday/
LOCATION:York Conservation Area\, 6016 Giant Oaks Rd.\, Wonder Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T120000
DTSTAMP:20250411T161851Z
CREATED:20250411T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T161851Z
UID:10221-1749027600-1749038400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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-8/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T150000
DTSTAMP:20250414T203431Z
CREATED:20250414T203431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203431Z
UID:10258-1748869200-1748876400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-6/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T120000
DTSTAMP:20250602T135626Z
CREATED:20250411T161227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T135626Z
UID:10195-1748854800-1748865600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view this incredible site. \nThe workday will be up front around the parking lot just off of Thompson Road\, not in the woodland down the gravel lane. \nDirections: From the intersection of Charles Rd. and Greenwood Rd. in Woodstock\, head South on Greenwood Rd. (rt. 120) for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn right into the gravel parking lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-restoration-workday-21/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20250530T192342Z
CREATED:20250519T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192342Z
UID:10485-1748696400-1748707200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – These great volunteers were able to get all of the planting done in one day!\n\nOn May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20250530T192215Z
CREATED:20250519T171120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192215Z
UID:10487-1748682000-1748692800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – These great volunteers were able to get all of the planting done in one day! \n\nOn May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve-4/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20250519T171035Z
CREATED:20250519T171035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171035Z
UID:10483-1748610000-1748620800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20250527T133849Z
CREATED:20250527T133849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T133849Z
UID:10570-1748599200-1748610000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for our first brushing workday at Apple Creek! A lot will be happening at our new Food Forest\, which is on the west side of this site\, this year including a trail providing access for Middle School students. This workday will include clearing brush at the trailhead near the school\, and if time permits\, along the creek. Hope to see you there! \nDirections: From the intersection of Dean St. and 14 on the south side of Woodstock\, head south on Dean for 1.1 miles. Turn left (east) onto Hercules Rd. and continue for 0.4 miles. Turn right (south) into the 1st Creekside Middle School parking lot and park in the first spots you encounter on the north side of the lot.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Apple Creek\, 3201 Hercules Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T120000
DTSTAMP:20250519T171010Z
CREATED:20250519T171010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171010Z
UID:10481-1748595600-1748606400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Garden Planting at Thompson Road Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On May 30 and 31\, the Bull Valley Garden Club and members of the community will install the pollinator garden at the Thompson Road Preserve. Teams of volunteers are needed to plant\, water and mulch the garden. Please bring gardening tools and gloves if you have them. Three-hour shifts are requested; however\, times are flexible.\n\nIf you would like to help out\, or if you would like to recommend groups that might wish to participate\, please email Judy Reilly at jreilly038@gmail.com
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pollinator-garden-planting-at-thompson-road-preserve/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20250520T154247Z
CREATED:20250506T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T154247Z
UID:10460-1748453400-1748458800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:“A Shared Plate” Garden Planting
DESCRIPTION:Help plant the first gardens in the new raised beds at TLC’s Community Food Forest!  This year we will be highlighting culinary plants from different cultures and will hear about the significance of those plants. After we finish planting\, stay for light refreshments and fellowship. \nDate/time: Wednesday\, May 28\, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from May 21)\nLocation: Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean Street\nFee: Free\, please register by May 26
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/a-shared-plate-garden-planting-2/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T150000
DTSTAMP:20250414T203407Z
CREATED:20250414T203407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203407Z
UID:10256-1748437200-1748444400@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-5/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000
DTSTAMP:20250411T161833Z
CREATED:20250411T161833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T161833Z
UID:10219-1748422800-1748433600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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-7/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20250519T133858Z
CREATED:20250519T133858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T133858Z
UID:10476-1747908000-1747918800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Concannon Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:This almost 3 acre site\, complete with a vernal pond\, is home to a multitude of native plants begging to be free of the encroaching invasive brush. Come help us make this site spectacular! We will be working along the western boundary which is adjacent to a TLC conservation easement. \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.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/concannon-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Concannon Conservation Area\, 1913 Edgewood Dr.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T150000
DTSTAMP:20250414T203351Z
CREATED:20250414T203345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203351Z
UID:10254-1747659600-1747666800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-4/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20250414T203326Z
CREATED:20250414T203326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203326Z
UID:10252-1747648800-1747656000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Creek Food Forest Volunteer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a work session out at the Apple Creek Food Forest! There are lots of projects and fun planned for this growing season– including planting\, seeding\, garden bed prep\, mulching\, watering\, special projects and more! 
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/apple-creek-food-forest-volunteer-session-3/
LOCATION:Apple Creek Food Forest\, 3210 Dean St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20250411T161154Z
CREATED:20250411T161154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T161154Z
UID:10193-1747645200-1747656000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Killips at Thompson Road Preserve 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
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/thompson-road-preserve-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:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20250505T170526Z
CREATED:20250123T211607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170526Z
UID:9374-1747476000-1747497600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale - In Person!
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available May 16 & 17\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs April 2-23 and pick up your plants May 16 & 17 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nStore.ConserveMC.org \nWant to volunteer? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9AE2CA5FECE9-54332405-spring#/
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-spring-sustainability-sale-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20250505T170452Z
CREATED:20250123T211537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170452Z
UID:9372-1747389600-1747411200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Spring Native Plant Sale - In Person!
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available May 16 & 17\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs April 2-23 and pick up your plants May 16 & 17 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds \nStore.ConserveMC.org \nWant to volunteer? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9AE2CA5FECE9-54332405-spring#/
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/native-plants/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Rd.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20250506T200806Z
CREATED:20250506T200806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T200806Z
UID:10465-1747213200-1747224000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION: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-5/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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