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Tryon Grove Restoration Workday

Tryon Oaks Woods 6519 Oak Hill Dr., Richmond, IL

For this workday we’ll continue working on the NE section of woods. Just one or two days left for this area! The high temperature for this day will be in the low 90's. We won't have to worry too much about the high since the workday ends at noon but bring plenty of water just […]

Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners

Seneca Township 16506 Garden Valley 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 meeting will give you new ideas about how to manage the land you own and love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as […]

Free

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 oak trees? Join TLC’s Sarah Michehl to learn more about the fascinating life of oak trees. Free, please email [email protected] to reserve your seat at […]

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 gang for this workday be sure to bring lots of water. Directions: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard, head east on 173 […]

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 brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We've still got the cooler weather this week which always makes these days even more enjoyable. […]

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 well but hopefully you'll get lucky with another breezy morning since you'll be next to the farm field again. Plenty of honeysuckle and buckthorn to […]

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, 2022 at 10:00 PM. Proceeds from the ride benefit The Land Conservancy or McHenry County.

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 brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We've still got the cooler weather this week which always makes these days even more enjoyable. […]

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 Giammattei and Melissa Grycan. Thanks to their selfless devotion to the site, Yonder is the finest it’s been in decades and areas suitable for volunteer […]

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 brush from the highest quality areas of the preserve. We've still got the cooler weather this week which always makes these days even more enjoyable. […]

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 to organic production. As we rapidly enter a great land transition era, listen and learn about some of the barriers and innovative solutions farmers and […]

$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 lead you to the work area. Directions: From Woodstock, take Dean St south of 14 for 2.5 miles. The destination will be on your left […]