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  • Prairie at Thompson Road Preserve with trees in the background and a blue sky with clouds

    Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

    Thompson Road Preserve 9707 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

    Join Bruce at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush under the oaks along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view […]

  • A group posing for a photo in the woods

    Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive […]

  • A group after a volunteer seed collecting event

    Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration!

    Westwood Park 1529 Hillside Trail, Woodstock, IL

    You can help collect native seed to help restore TLC’s 1,000 acres of local prairies and woodlands throughout McHenry County! Join the fun with this hands-on outdoor activity. We will collect seeds from native plants, and the seed collected will eventually be spread and sowed to help local wildlife and pollinators!  No experience necessary, we […]

  • People at the Art of the Land art show in Harvard, IL

    Art of the Land

    The Starline Factory 306 W. Front St., Harvard, IL

    Save the date for Art of the Land, Friday, Oct. 23 & Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026! More details to follow!

  • People at the Art of the Land art show in Harvard, IL

    Art of the Land

    The Starline Factory 306 W. Front St., Harvard, IL

    Save the date for Art of the Land, Friday, Oct. 23 & Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026! More details to follow!

  • A group posing for a photo in the woods

    Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive […]

  • A group selfie in the woods.

    Final Friday at the Swanson Conservation Easement

    Swanson Conservation Easement 5615 Ridgeway Rd., Ringwood, IL

    Nearest address: 5615 N Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072-9634 42.408634, -88.318524 Click Here for Map Pin This property was one of the first Conservation@Home certified properties in McHenry County, receiving […]

  • Great horned owl chick

    After Hours – Halloween Family Fun

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

    Celebrate the spooky and creepy critters of McHenry County with us! We’ll look for bats, moths, spiders, owls and more!. If you scare easily, feel free to sit by the […]

  • Three people outdoors at night

    After Hours – Halloween Edition (For Adults)

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

    Are you curious about the creatures that go bump in the night? Join us as we seek out the spooky and creepy critters that call McHenry County home! Plan to […]

  • Prairie at Thompson Road Preserve with trees in the background and a blue sky with clouds

    Thompson Road Preserve Restoration Workday

    Thompson Road Preserve 9707 Thompson Rd., Bull Valley, IL

    Join Bruce at Thompson Road Preserve for a morning of restoration! This workday will be clearing brush under the oaks along the road allowing folks traveling down Thompson to view […]

  • A group posing for a photo in the woods

    Crowley Oaks Restoration Workday

    Crowley Oaks Woods 18725 Crowley Rd., Harvard, IL

    Weekly Crowley Workdays continue, thanks to our site co-steward: Julie! She and Larry will be continuing the tradition at this magnificent wooded 80 acre site! Work will continue clearing invasive […]

  • A large oak tree, blue sky

    Irish Oaks Restoration Workday

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

    Join us for a workday at this exquisite Illinois Nature Preserve! This 40 acre parcel was identified in the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory as the best remaining example of a […]