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Irish Oaks Nature Preserve Restoration Workday

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

Would you like to get outside, meet new people and do something great for our local environment? Here's how you can help: Volunteers assist with cutting, stacking and burning invasive brush to allow native trees and plants to grow! Please bring a pair of work gloves if you have them and wear sturdy boots or […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join our newest site steward, Larry, for another fun and productive workday at Crowley Oaks! Larry will be there to greet you and lead you back to the work area. The weather looks like it could be a little rainy but the temperature shouldn't be too bad at all.  Directions: From the intersection of 173 […]

Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

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

We’ll be working on clearing the north lane down to the west end of the property. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 80s with chances for rain so keep an eye out for rain cancelations. Directions: From Rt. 14 in Harvard, take Brink St east for 1.7 miles. Turn right (south) onto Schultz […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join site steward Larry for another fun and productive workday at Crowley Oaks! Temperatures will be in the low 70s, so you couldn't ask for better weather. Directions: 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 […]

Seneca Marsh Restoration Workday

Seneca Marsh 1411 Seneca Ct., Woodstock, IL

We made a huge dent in clearing the invasive brush from the north side of the pond but there's still plenty of brush to tackle so we'll continue chipping away at the other surrounding areas. There’s mostly buckthorn and honeysuckle that still needs to be removed. David will be there with his trusty Kubota to […]

Friday Restoration Workday at Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills 6490 Woodland Hills Dr., Village of Lakewood, IL

Join Kim and the interns for a "Final" Friday at Woodland Hills Subdivision which is set amongst natural conservation areas. The upland and wetland areas contain some native plants that provide habitat for various native animal species. We'll need help with clearing honeysuckle and buckthorn and possibly thinning out some larger tree species as well.  Tips […]

Yonder Prairie Restoration Workday

Yonder Prairie 1100 S. Rose Farm Rd., Woodstock, IL

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 workdays are getting harder to come by. Don't […]

Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

Join site steward Larry for another fun and productive workday at Crowley Oaks! Larry will be there to greet you and lead you back to the work area. The weather for today will be a high of 85F so not too bad but still toasty. Directions: From the intersection of 173 and 14 in Harvard, […]

CANCELLED – Family Firefly Fiesta

Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St., Woodstock, IL, United States

Unfortunately, TLC has made the decision to cancel this event due to the emergence of another summertime insect – the Ades vexans mosquito which just hatched at Hennen. They are small, but fierce biters, especially at dusk! We want our guests, especially children, to have a positive experience in nature. This event will not be rescheduled for […]

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 […]

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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 […]