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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:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
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:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250424T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T174524Z
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:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
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\, 906 IL Route 120\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
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:20250623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T161245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T161245Z
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:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250623T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T154113Z
UID:10658-1750932000-1750942800@conservemc.org
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:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250414T203552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203623Z
UID:10262-1751018400-1751025600@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-8/
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:20250701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250630T141953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T144319Z
UID:10705-1751364000-1751374800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Pistakee Bay Preserve Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come out to lend a hand cleaning TLC’s only lakefront property! The land is situated on an island in Pistakee Bay\, accessed by a bridge that leads one back to a place in time when well-to-do Chicagoans would come out to escape the stress of city life. The area was historically known as “Palm Beach\,” and looks out across the bay to Coon Island. We will continue clearing invasive species in order to restore it to forested floodplain\, providing prime habitat for a diversity of birds\, mammals and amphibians. This will be a great way to kick off the holiday weekend! \nDirections: From the intersection of Rt. 31 and Johnsburg rd. head east on Johnsburg rd and continue 1.4 mi. At the traffic circle\, take the 1st exit onto N Chapel Hill rd and continue for 0.7mi. Turn left onto Bay rd and continue for 1.6 mi. Turn left onto N Bayview ln and continue until you reach the last house at the end of the road. Park in the grassy triangle area closest to the woods but watch out for the 2 rocks.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/pistakee-bay-preserve-restoration-workday/
LOCATION:Pistakee Bay\, 3112 Bay View Ln.\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T160841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T160841Z
UID:10185-1751706000-1751716800@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-5/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T161304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T151740Z
UID:10199-1751878800-1751889600@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-23/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T162005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T152016Z
UID:10227-1752051600-1752062400@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-11/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T161322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T152115Z
UID:10201-1753088400-1753099200@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-24/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T162114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T185750Z
UID:10231-1753261200-1753272000@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO THE HEAT!\nRestoration 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’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-13/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250728T134115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T134115Z
UID:10770-1753952400-1753963200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Boloria Meadows Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join this terrific trio (Kevin\, Daniel and David) in clearing the new addition to the Illinois Nature Preserve! Boloria Meadows is over 40 acres of stunning prairie and oak savanna. This recently acquired area is primarily mature oak woods that is badly overgrown with invasive brush. Come on out and help restore this crown jewel of the area! \n\nDirections: From the intersection of IL 31 and Bull Valley Rd. in McHenry\, go west on Bull Valley Road 3.6 miles. Turn right (north) onto Ridge Rd. and go about .2 miles. There is a rustic cleared parking area on the east side of the road that you can park in. The space is only large enough to fit around 6 vehicles. If the space is full\, there is room to park along the west side of Ridge Rd. in the grass across from the parking area. Use caution if parking along the road\, it can be a semi-busy area.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/boloria-meadows-restoration-workday-2/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct.\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T161346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T161346Z
UID:10203-1754298000-1754308800@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-25/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T185112Z
UID:10238-1754470800-1754481600@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’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-16/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250718T165211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165211Z
UID:10750-1754470800-1754488800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Women’s Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Learning Circles are designed for women farmers and farmland owners to join other women to share ideas\, stories\, and expertise on how to manage the land you love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as: no-till market gardening\, small farm equipment\, the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) program and more!
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/womens-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Adama Farm\, 18311 Garden Valley Rd.\, Marengo\, IL\, 60152
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T161410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T161410Z
UID:10205-1755507600-1755518400@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-26/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250411T162326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T133824Z
UID:10242-1755680400-1755691200@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’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-18/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250826T135531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T135531Z
UID:10910-1756371600-1756382400@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 variety 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 border of the southern parcel which will make it easier to mow in burn breaks. \n\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 streetPin: 42.300785\, -88.323230
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/windy-knoll-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Windy Knoll\, 6513 Sweet Bay Dr.\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250826T135243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T135243Z
UID:10907-1756461600-1756468800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Final Friday Workday at the Christensen Easement
DESCRIPTION:Join Kathryn\, our new Land Preservation Specialist\, as she brings back Final Friday workdays at the Christensen easement! Come help restore this stunning 2.5 acre property featuring hilly topography and Oak/Hickory woodland. Adjacent to several conservation easements\, IDNR land\, and Illinois Nature Preserve\, it is part of a conglomerate of properties protecting the Boone Creek valley in Bull Valley.  We’ll plan to locate and HAND-PULL herbaceous invasives\, focusing on bittersweet and Japanese stiltgrass. We’ll also use the weed torch on Japanese stiltgrass. PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKDAY WILL NOT INCLUDE ANY CHAINSAWS\, LOPPERS\, OR OTHER TOOLS. \nDirections: From the intersection of Country Club and Rt. 47 in Woodstock: head east on Country Club 2.9 Miles. Turn left (north) on Fleming Rd. and proceed for .5 miles. The driveway will be on the right-hand side of the road. The driveway will split off in four directions – take the drive right of center\, then continue until you reach the house (on left) and barn (on right). Don’t go all the way down the driveway.  Park in the circle driveway by the house and by the barn. Don’t block the driveway as it continues to another property.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/final-friday-workday-at-the-christensen-easement/
LOCATION:1312 S. Fleming Rd. Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250820T205948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T205948Z
UID:10855-1756890000-1756900800@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-9/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250820T210320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T210320Z
UID:10865-1757149200-1757160000@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-6/
LOCATION:Irish Oaks Nature Preserve\, 19017 Lincoln Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250806T202020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T202217Z
UID:10827-1757228400-1757233800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Warblers Bird Walk at Crowley Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Spotting fall warblers can be difficult\, but with a little help\, you can spot and identify even the most confusing of fall warblers. Join us at Crowley Oaks Preserve in Harvard on a guided hike focused on this amazingly diverse group of birds as they migrate south to their wintering grounds.
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/fall-warblers-bird-walk-at-crowley-oaks/
LOCATION:Crowley Oaks Woods\, 18725 Crowley Rd.\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033-9322
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250909T210537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T210537Z
UID:10964-1757584800-1757595600@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:Concannon Conservation Area 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-conservation-area-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:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250519T200850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T200850Z
UID:10491-1757671200-1757692800@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Fall Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available Sept. 12 & 13\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs July 31-Aug. 20 and pick up your plants Sept. 12 & 13 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nStore.ConserveMC.org
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-fall-native-plant-sale/
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:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250519T200908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T200908Z
UID:10494-1757757600-1757779200@conservemc.org
SUMMARY:TLC's Fall Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come shop the thousands of native plants\, trees and shrubs available Sept. 12 & 13\, 10:00-4:00 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nOR Pre-order your plants\, trees and shrubs July 31-Aug. 20 and pick up your plants Sept. 12 & 13 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.\nStore.ConserveMC.org
URL:https://conservemc.org/event/tlcs-fall-native-plant-sale-2/
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:20250915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033307
CREATED:20250820T210605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T210605Z
UID:10870-1757926800-1757937600@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-28/
LOCATION:Thompson Road Preserve\, 9707 Thompson Rd.\, Bull Valley\, IL
CATEGORIES:Restoration Workdays
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