Want to learn to chainsaw, but don’t know how to get started? Join TLC’s Ecologist, Megan Oropeza and Natural Land Institute’s Director of Stewardship, Zach Grycan, to learn the basics in a hands-on way. Participants will learn about protective equipment, basic chainsaw maintenance, and the development of technique to safely fell a tree and cut […]
Oaks are the keystone species in McHenry County, playing an essential role in the health and survival of hundreds of species of butterflies and moths as well as many of the birds we know and love. Join this series of hikes to explore the cultural and ecological lessons these ancient residents of our community have […]
Open to TLC members, Seed Sharing Day is an annual event organized by TLC and hosted by a number of landowners. This is an opportunity for people to collect and share native seed for their prairie, savanna and wet habitats. Beginners are encouraged to join landowners to collect native plant seed. An area of pre-collected, labelled […]
Oaks are the keystone species in McHenry County, playing an essential role in the health and survival of hundreds of species of butterflies and moths as well as many of the birds we know and love. Join this series of hikes to explore the cultural and ecological lessons these ancient residents of our community have […]
*** We have made the decision not to hold Common Ground in 2021 due to COVID-19 *** Connecting farmers and landowners is the reason why Common Ground Gathering was formed. Now in its fifth year, the event brings together people interested in producing healthy food that is grown in a way that’s healthy for the […]
Please join TLC in celebrating the life of the late Al Van Maren with a special restoration workday this weekend! Al was an integral part of the restoration community and, in partnership with the Conservation District, helped preserve a continuous 93-acre stretch of oak woods - Community Research Forest. Folks who knew and worked with […]
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 mask and a pair of work gloves if you have them and wear […]
This is one of a series of fall workdays at Boloria Meadows. Volunteers are needed to work in the recently acquired oak woods at the south end of Boloria Meadows. This area has lots of old white oaks and young hickories waiting to be rescued. As usual, we'll have several burning brush piles going. Please […]
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 […]
Experience exceptional artwork, beautiful photography, unique artisan items, friendship, fun and more, all in support of land preservation in McHenry County! We are excited to welcome everyone back to the beautiful Starline Factory for an in-person event! Art of the Land is TLC’s biggest event of the year, and all proceeds support land preservation in McHenry […]
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 mask and a pair of work gloves if you have them and wear […]
Experience exceptional artwork, beautiful photography, unique artisan items, friendship, fun and more, all in support of land preservation in McHenry County! We are excited to welcome everyone back to the beautiful Starline Factory for an in-person event! Art of the Land is TLC’s biggest event of the year, and all proceeds support land preservation in McHenry […]
