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 […]
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!
This event has been postponed - new date will be announced soon. Learn 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. $10 per person, please register at the link below.
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 […]
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. […]
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. Directions: the property is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
